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Why Graduate Teachers Have Been Barred from Junior School Jobs

Hundreds of primary school teachers seeking deployment to Junior School (JS) have been locked out following new rules announced by their employer. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has ruled out…

Britam Launches EV Insurance to Power Kenya’s Green Mobility

Britam General Insurance has launched an Electric Vehicle (EV) insurance cover in Kenya, designed to support the country’s growing shift to green mobility. The product, tailored for both fully electric…

Former CJ David Maraga Condemns Attack on Journalists During Gachagua’s Homecoming

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has strongly condemned the violence meted out on journalists who were attacked while covering the homecoming of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua along Mombasa Road.…

ZiZi Afrique Pushes for Multi-Sectoral Action on Teenage Mothers’ School Re-Entry and ECD Systems

Non-Governmental Organisation, ZiZi Afrique, has called for a multi-sectoral approach to bridge gaps in nurturing care for Early Childhood Development (ECD) systems and to strengthen implementation of the school re-entry…

9 Arrested in Eastleigh Crackdown on Illegal Courier Services

Nairobi, August 21, 2025 – Nine people were arrested on Thursday in Eastleigh as the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) intensified its crackdown on illegal postal and courier operations. The…

EACC Summons ODM Governor on Corruption Allegations

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned Garissa Governor Nathif Jama Adam over allegations of embezzlement of public funds and irregular recruitment of county staff. In a letter dated…

Gachagua Makes Triumphant Return to Kenya, Receives Rousing Welcome

Nairobi, August 21, 2025 – Former Deputy President and Democratic for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday to a rapturous…

Low SHA Registration Denies Siaya Residents Affordable Healthcare

Siaya, Kenya – A majority of Siaya residents are missing out on affordable healthcare services due to low registration with the Social Health Authority (SHA), county officials have warned. According…

Ugenya’s Political Earthquake: Vincent Junior Oyugi’s Unstoppable Vision for Transformative Leadership

In Kenya’s complex political landscape, rare moments arise that truly redefine the destiny of a place and its people. Such a watershed moment has dawned in Ugenya—driven by the rise…

Energizing Kenya’s Future: The 2025 Mashujaa Day Energy Week and the Path to Sustainable National Progress

The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum’s hosting of the 2025 Mashujaa Day Energy Week, scheduled from October 13th to 19th, marks a critical chapter in Kenya’s pursuit of a sustainable…

Ugenya’s Political Earthquake: Vincent Junior Oyugi’s Unstoppable Vision for Transformative Leadership

In Kenya’s complex political landscape, rare moments arise that truly redefine the destiny of a place and its people. Such a watershed moment has dawned in Ugenya—driven by the rise…

CPA Zacky Masiro: The People’s Watchman Poised to Unlock Siaya’s Renaissance

In the steadily brightening dawn of Kenya’s devolved governance, Siaya County stands at the crossroads of immense opportunity and complex challenges. As the 2027 elections draw nearer, the search for…

Susan Okwiry — Beacon of Hope as Siaya Moves to Replace Woman Rep in 2027

Susan Okwirry is emblematic of a new generation of county leaders—grounded in community realities, equipped with academic and professional expertise, and determined to drive meaningful change across all social strata.…

Breaking: Standard Bank Group Announces Key Leadership Transitions to Drive Growth in Africa Regions

Nairobi, Kenya – August 20, 2025 – Standard Bank Group has announced strategic leadership appointments within its Africa Regions business, underscoring its commitment to continued growth, strengthening its regional franchises,…

Siaya County, Rafiki Maendeleo Trust in Talks to Sustain Koteyo/Kiswaro Water Project

The County Government of Siaya, through its Department of Water, is in advanced talks with Rafiki Maendeleo Trust to secure the future of the Koteyo/Kiswaro water project in South Asembo,…

Towards a Single Accreditation for Journalists in East Africa

Strides have been made in the integration of services across the East African Community (EAC) member states over the years. It is particularly interesting to note the impact of a…

Safaricom to Scrap MB/GB Bundles and Introduce Time-Based Billing

Kenya’s largest telco, Safaricom, is preparing a major overhaul of its data billing system, shifting from the traditional MB/GB-based bundles to a time-based model. Under the new plan, customers will…

SATIRE | RiggyG, While You Were  Away…

By the time Democracy for the Citizens’ Party (DCP) leader Rigathi “RiggyG” Gachagua, EGH touches down on Thursday, he may find that Kenya has mutated into a parody of itself.…

John Paul Owino: A Bold Champion for Kisumu Teachers’ Future

In the dynamic landscape of teacher representation, leadership that is genuine, experienced, and deeply rooted in the grassroots is a rare but invaluable commodity. John Paul Owino’s emergence as a…

The Imbalance of Power and Oversight in County Governance

In Kenya’s devolved government system, the principle of checks and balances is critical to ensuring accountability, transparency, and good governance. However, the stark disparity between the enormous resources controlled by…

Mbadi, Oparanya Ordered to Appear Before Senate Committee or Risk Jail

Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya and his Treasury counterpart John Mbadi have been ordered to appear before the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare today (Wednesday), failure…

FACT CHECK: Who is Hounding Adrian Ouma in Gem Politics?

Gem Constituency politics have always been turbulent, and as the 2027 race looms, one name at the centre of new intrigue is Engineer Adrian Ouma —a technocrat who has served…

Revealed: Why Raphael Tuju Resigned from Jubilee Party

Former Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju has officially resigned from the former ruling party in a move that has stirred political speculation over his next steps. In a letter…

Yala Swamp’s Future: Prioritizing People, Environment, and Sustainable Development

The debate surrounding the potential return of Dominion Farms Limited to Yala Swamp is a defining moment for Siaya County. It transcends politics and nostalgia; it is fundamentally about safeguarding…

Man Arrested for Killing Friend Over Ksh. 250

Police in Migori County have arrested a 35-year-old man accused of killing his friend during a dispute over Ksh. 250 at Kadera-Kuoyo village in Awendo Sub-County. The suspect, identified as…

Murkomen Vows Tight Security at CHAN Quarterfinals Amid Looming Protests Over Possible Gachagua Arrest

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has cautioned political leaders against interfering with the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-final match scheduled for Friday at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.…

Liberty Kenya Holdings Posts KShs 260M H1 Results, Drives Digital Transformation While Managing Claims Impact

Liberty Kenya Holdings leaned on stronger investment fee income and strict cost control to cushion the impact of rising claims, which impacted the group’s profitability in the first half of…

Govt Releases Ksh9.46 Billion in HELB Loans to Students

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced the disbursement of Ksh9.46 billion by the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) to university students across the country. In a statement issued on…