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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…

Sifuna Questions Raila’s Advisors on Shielding Governors from Senate Oversight

Sifuna: Raila Has Been Misled Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has questioned the advice being given to party leader Raila Odinga, following remarks in which the former Prime…

Pharmacy and Poisons Board Warns Kenyans Against Misuse of Diabetes Drug Ozempic  for Weight Loss

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has raised the alarm over the growing off-label use of Semaglutide, a compound marketed under brand names such as Ozempic, warning Kenyans of serious…

When Hope Meets Reality: The Perennial Struggles of Kenya’s Political Projects

In the ever-evolving landscape of Kenyan politics, moments brimming with potential for national unity and progress often falter under the weight of mistrust, political grandstanding, and competing ambitions. The recent…

Siaya County, NIA Move to Fast-Track Lower Nzoia Irrigation Scheme

The County Government of Siaya is seeking to enter into a partnership with the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) to accelerate the operationalisation of the Lower Nzoia Irrigation Project. Under the…

President Ruto’s Three-year Scorecard

Kenyans are reflecting on President William Ruto’s three years in office as the nation prepares to mark the anniversary of his election on September 13, 2025. The review of his…

In surprise move, US Air Force chief says he will retire

The United States Air Force chief of staff announced on Monday that he planned to retire in the coming months, but did not provide a reason. The announcement by General…

Heavy Rains Expected Across Siaya as Month Peaks

Siaya, Kenya – August 19, 2025 Residents of Siaya County have been urged to prepare for intermittent rainfall, thunderstorms, and high humidity levels in the coming days, with conditions expected…

DCP Petitions UN to Bar Ruto From Addressing 80th General Assembly

NAIROBI, Monday, August 18 – The Democratic Citizen Party (DCP) has petitioned the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to deny President William Ruto an opportunity to speak at its 80th…

Listen to Me — Raila Pleads with MPs as they disagree over CDF

Karen, Nairobi, Aug 18 — Opposition leader Raila Odinga faced sustained heckling from Members of Parliament on Monday as he sought to clarify the constitutional role of the legislature during…

When the Ground Trembled: Vincent Junior Oyugi Ignites Ugenya’s Future

Ugenya has always been a land of deep roots and powerful voices. But on that electrifying day during the ODM Delegate Meeting, the very ground beneath the people of Ugenya…

KNUT Leaders Visit Governor Orengo, Back Education Reforms

Siaya, Kenya — Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) leaders on Monday paid a courtesy call on Siaya Governor James Orengo at his Ugenya home, just days after his return…

No-show: Sifuna, Babu Owino Shun Kenya Kwanza-ODM PG Co-hosted by Ruto, Raila

President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga on Monday, August 18, co-chaired a joint Kenya Kwanza–ODM parliamentary group (PG) meeting at the KCB Leadership Centre in Karen, Nairobi. The…

County Government on the Spot for Salary Delays to 3000 Staff

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has faulted the county leadership for failing to pay salaries to more than 3,000 workers, some of whom are yet to receive their July wages. In…

The Problems am Facing Today are Self-imposed, Ruto tells Joint ODM-UDA Parliamentary Group

President William Ruto has admitted that the challenges confronting his administration are largely of his own making. Speaking on Monday during a joint Parliamentary Group meeting of Kenya Kwanza and…

Former Siaya County Assembly Clerk Felix Olwero Shot Dead in Seme

Former Siaya County Assembly Clerk, Felix Olwero, was on Sunday night shot dead by police during an operation in Seme, Kisumu County. According to a police report, officers from Kombewa…

Confusion as First-Year University Fees Triple from KSh 16,000 to KSh 48,000

Kenyan parents and students are reeling from shock after the tuition fee for first-year students in public universities tripled, rising from KSh 16,000 to KSh 48,000 per year. The new…