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Counterfeit Goods Flood Kenya’s Online Shopping from Jumia to Facebook

The growth of e-commerce platforms and the continued integration of commerce into major social media platforms, like TikTok, is creating a new challenge for Kenyan consumers. Today, it is estimated…

Raila Calls for National Dialogue Amid Heightening Tensions

Former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga has called for a national convention to address the growing crisis of lawlessness and intolerance in the wake of deadly protests around Nairobi. Speaking…

Parliament Planning Motion to Impeach Murkomen over Shoot-to-kill Remarks

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji is at the heart of a plan to initiate an impeachment motion against Interior Cabinet Minister Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen over the preposterous shoot-to-kill directive. Backed by…

Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi’s Candid Evaluation of the Gen Z Movement

With aspersions of collaboration being cast on many of Kenya’s bigwig social media influencers and activists, blogger Cyprian Nyakundi stands out as the only remaining voice of reason who is…

Is Pamela Akello Poised for Victory in the Siaya Woman Rep 2027 Race?

The 2027 race for Siaya Woman Representative seat has attracted a larger than usual number of contenders at 14. Some of these contenders have no known political backgrounds and might…

How many should we kill? — Officer Questions CS Murkomen’s shoot-to-kill order

In a video clip that has gone viral a police officer responds to Interior CS Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen’s shoot-to-kill order on civilians approaching a police station during protests. The officer…

Kenya’s Gen Z Protests and the Collapse of the Magic Bullet Theory in the Digital Age

The Magic Bullet Theory of communication, which imagines media messages as powerful projectiles fired directly into passive, uniform audiences, is a relic of a bygone era. This simplistic model, suggesting…

SIAYA: Villagers Shocked as 13-year-old Boy Sexually Molests Livestock

An uproar is brewing at Kodunga village of Nina area in Kaugagi Hawinga sub-Location of West Alego in Siaya County as a minor has gone berserk and repeatedly sexually molests…

Rigathi Gachagua’s Bold Stand Exposes Kenya’s Deepening Political Fault Lines

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s powerful condemnation of the violent crackdown on Gen-Z protesters and his direct accusations against President William Ruto’s regime for orchestrating chaos lay bare the deepening…

Major Infrastructure in Blue Economy to start in Siaya from the National Government

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) delegation led by Director of Ferry Services Operations Bakari Gowa, Rajab Kombo, and Martin Mitegi, met with the County Government of Siaya to discuss a…

No, Thank You! — Nancy Macharia Says to Murang’a County Job

Former Teachers Service Commission (TSC) CEO, Dr. Nancy Macharia, has turned down an appointment to serve as Chairperson of the Murang’a County Public Service Board. by Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata…

Kenya’s Sugar Industry Stands at a Crucial Crossroads — Inclusive Policy-Making is the Way Forward

The public participation forum hosted by the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) at Sukari Industries in Ndhiwa, Bungoma County, marks…

Siaya: Implementation of 2025-26 Financial Year Projects Will Determine Our Reelection— Scholastica Madowo

Siaya MCA’s have asked the executive wing of government to expedite the implementation of projects programmed for the financial year 2025/2026 since it has the capacity to boost their re-election…

Kalonzo Musyoka Wiggles His Way into Centre-stage of Gen Z Demos

Wiper Democratic Movement Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has wiggled his way into the Centre-stage of the ongoing Gen Z demonstrations. Kalonzo led a team of opposition leaders including DAP-K…

Step-by-step Guide on How to Own a Gun in Kenya

Whereas it is not illegal to own firearms in Kenya, the process and vetting requirements are so stringent and costly that it makes gun ownership a privilege afforded by only…

Unlocking the IEBC Stalemate: A National Imperative for Credible Elections

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s call to urgently resolve the impasse surrounding the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) reconstitution is a clarion call that Kenya cannot afford to ignore.…

Upholding Truth: The Enduring Battle for Journalistic Integrity in Kenya

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has long championed the critical role of journalistic integrity and the fight against misinformation as foundational pillars for a thriving democracy and a cohesive…

Siaya County Partners with FAO and EU to Shape Sustainable Blue Economy Hub in Luanda K’Otieno

The County Government of Siaya, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the European Union (EU), through the Department of Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, and Urban Development,…

Protest Within Confines of Law — Raila Message to Gen Z

Former Premier Raila Amollo Odinga has finally broken his silence on the demonstrations scheduled for Wednesday 25 June 2025. While addressing residents of Jomvu in Mombasa County when he laid…

Those who sow the wind, Shall reap the whirlwind — LSK President Warns Politicians

Faith Odhiambo the President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) on Tuesday 24 June sent a terse message to leaders planning to arm youth to infiltrate demonstrations scheduled for…

Kenya’s Sugar Reforms: A Crucial Crossroads for Industry Revival and Public Trust

Kenya’s sugar industry is at a defining moment. The Sugar Act No. 11 of 2024 has ushered in sweeping reforms by reinstating the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) and introducing the…

KUCCPS Opens Portal for KMTC September 2025 Intake

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially opened its online portal for applications to the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) September 2025 intake. In an announcement…

Dennis Itumbi Stabs at Standard Newspaper for Goon-hiring Exposè tied to UDA Party

State House operative Dennis Itumbi has criticized the Standard Media Group for what he termed unethical journalism. “Journalism is the pursuit of truth—anything less is gossip. For some newspapers like…

Police Warned Against Misuse of Firearms in Wednesday 25 Demos As Secrets Leaked on what President Ruto Plans on BBG

The National Police Service (NPS) on Monday issued a stern deterrent against police officers who might be tempted to misuse their firearms during the countrywide demonstrations scheduled for Wednesday 25…

Honey Khatwani Charged with Stealing KES 356 Million from his own Company

A director of a Nairobi-based trading company has been charged with defrauding his own firm of over KES 356 million, in a case that has raised serious concerns about internal…

Court Rules MMU Student who murdered 20-year-old girlfriend is unfit to stand trial

The High Court of Kenya sitting in Kibera on Monday 23 June declared that Multi-media University student Eric Mutinda who is accused of killing his girlfriend, Sylvia Kemunto is unfit…

Relief to Kenyan Workers as Court Rules 2.75 SHIF Deduction Unlawful Double-taxation

The High Court in Nairobi on Monday 23 June, 2025 ruled that the government’s 2.75 per cent deduction on gross pay towards the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) amounts to…

OCS Talaam, 5 Others Charged with Murder of Albert Omondi Ojwang

The Director of Public Prosecutions on Monday 23 June approved murder charges against six people in connection with the killing of teacher Albert Ojwang. While addressing the Kibera High Court…