FACT CHECK: Is Jaoko Oburu Odinga vying for the Siaya Governor seat in 2027?
A slick campaign poster making the rounds on social media has ignited fierce debate across Siaya County: “For HON. JAOKO OBURU ODINGA SIAYA GOVERNOR 2027 — Mbele Iko Sawa,” splashed…
Just In: Range Rover Engulfed in Flames on Nairobi Expressway, Quick Response Averts Disaster Amid Recent Road Fire Tragedies
Morning commuters on the Nairobi Expressway faced tense moments today when a luxury Range Rover suddenly burst into flames, causing brief but chaotic traffic disruptions near the Southern Bypass Entrance…
Forging a Strategic Energy Future Through Global Partnership
By James Bwire Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi held discussions with a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia comprising key officials from Saudi state agencies and…
Siaya County Seals Game-Changing Partnership to Boost Farmers with Warehouse Receipt System
By Samson Wire In a bold step to revolutionize agriculture and empower smallholder farmers, the County Government of Siaya today hosted a high-level courtesy call with the Warehouse Receipt System…
Nyalore Administration Launches Livestock Boost with High-Yield Sheep Distribution
By Samson Wire In Siaya County, the Nyalore administration under Governor James Orengo has kicked off a targeted livestock enhancement initiative, distributing high-yield sheep breeds to local farmers. Led by…
Owalo’s Tax Revolution: Slashing Income Tax to 20%, VAT to 10% in Bold 2027 Presidential Pledge
Former Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has ignited Kenya’s political landscape with a game-changing tax reform promise, vowing to drastically reduce burdensome levies if elected president in 2027. In a fiery…
Nairobi Rental Yields Hit 20-Year High as Rents Surge and Prices Stabilize
Nairobi’s property market has delivered a milestone moment for investors, with rental yields in the capital climbing to their highest level in two decades, according to the latest HassConsult Property…
JSC Vice Chair Isaac Ruto Faces Resignation Storm Over UDA State House Visit
Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Vice Chairperson Isaac Ruto is battling fierce criticism after attending a high-profile United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Governing Council meeting at State House, fueling accusations of…
Winnie Odinga Deconstructs Okech Salah, Calls him Serial Liar
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga has launched a scathing attack on businessman Okech Salah, accusing him of peddling “dangerous” and “reckless” falsehoods about her late father, former…
Nancy Baraza-led Taskforce on GBV Recommends Mandatory Chemical Castration for Child-sex Offenders
In a groundbreaking move to combat escalating gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, a high-level taskforce led by former Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza has recommended mandatory chemical castration for convicted…
New Billionaire in Town? Ex-FKF Boss Nick Mwendwa Set for KSh 2 Billion Windfall as KCB Acquires Riverbank Solutions
In a blockbuster deal shaking Kenya’s fintech scene, KCB Group has secured conditional approval from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to acquire a 75% stake in Riverbank Solutions Limited,…
Energizing Kenya’s Tomorrow: Wandayi’s Vision for a 10,000MW Power Leap
By James Bwire Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi has once again demonstrated visionary leadership by holding productive engagements with a high-level delegation from the International Finance Corporation…
Siaya County Rolls Out New Emergency Evacuation and Vehicle Security Strategy as Road Accidents Rise
By Samson Wire The Siaya County Government has unveiled a bold, multi-pronged strategy aimed at improving emergency medical evacuations and tightening vehicle security amid growing concerns over road accidents across…
BREAKING: Ruto Bolsters Appellate Bench, 15 New Judges Appointed to Kenya’s Court of Appeal – Full List
In a significant boost to Kenya’s judiciary, President William Samoei Ruto has appointed 15 judges to the Court of Appeal, formalising the elevations through a special Kenya Gazette notice published…
Burkina Faso Bans ‘King of Squats’ Nkululeko Dlamini Events: “More Urgent Priorities,” Officials Say
Burkina Faso has abruptly canceled all planned fitness events featuring South African trainer Nkululeko Dlamini, the viral sensation known as the “King of Squats”, citing pressing national challenges. Authorities stated…
Siaya Senator Race 2027: Rasanga’s Redemption Bid and Okelo’s Ambition Clash Amid Voter Fury and Predicted Upsets
As the 2027 General Election looms, Siaya County’s senatorial contest is emerging as one of Kenya’s most volatile political battlegrounds. With incumbent Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga reportedly shifting focus to…
Sakaja Could Face Jail Term as Court Showdown Looms Over Ignored Workers’ Deal
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja could spend up to six months behind bars after a workers’ union moved to court accusing him of defying a binding collective bargaining agreement (CBA), escalating…
Not a Heatwave: Meteorological Department Explains Why Kenya Is Sweltering Hot Right Now
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has moved swiftly to dispel alarm after a purported heatwave alert circulated widely on social media, clarifying that the message did not originate from the…
SRC Wins Court Battle, Takes Full Control of MPs’ Salaries in Major Blow to PSC
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has secured a decisive constitutional victory after the courts affirmed its exclusive mandate to determine the salaries and benefits of Members of Parliament, dealing…
Powering the Promise: James Wandayi, Clean Energy, and Kenya’s Sustainable Future
Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi stood at the forefront in Kitui County, leading the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum in commemorating the International Day of Clean Energy,…
No Shortcuts to Unity: Ruth Odinga Demands Strict Constitutional Path to ODM’s NDC
Amid escalating internal tensions in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following the death of its founding leader, the late Raila Odinga, Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has issued a forceful…
CBD Sting Exposes Cross-Border Phone Theft Syndicate as DCI Recovers 900+ Stolen Devices
Detectives from Nairobi Central Sub-County have dealt a major blow to an inter-country mobile phone theft syndicate after arresting two suspects and recovering more than 900 stolen mobile phones in…
Orengo vs Oburu: Power Vacuum Ignites Long-Simmering Tensions Between Raila’s Trusted Legal Brain and His Elder Brother
In the wake of Raila Odinga’s passing on October 15, 2025, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party is grappling with a deepening leadership crisis. At the heart of it: a…
ODM Crisis Deepens: Sifuna Faction Vows to field Presidential Candidate in 2027 while Oburu Wing Pushes for Alliance
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing its most serious internal crisis in years as competing factions publicly stake out opposing paths for the 2027 general election. A hardline group…
NSSF Deductions Surge: Kenyan Workers Face Steeper Payslip Cuts from February 2026
Kenyan employees are bracing for a significant hit to their take-home pay as higher National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions kick in next month, amid soaring living costs and economic…
Prophet Owuor: Faith, Fame and the Firestorm of Controversy Around Kenya’s Most Polarizing Preacher
Few religious figures in modern Kenya provoke as much devotion — and division — as Prophet Dr. David Edward Owuor, the founder of the Repentance and Holiness Ministry. To his…
Orengo Fires Warning Shot as ODM Wrangles Intensify: Expelling Sifuna Would Be ‘the End of the Party
Siaya Governor James Orengo on Sunday issued a fierce defence of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, declaring that any attempt to remove the Nairobi Senator from his…
Visitors Manchester United Shock Arsenal in Five-Goal Emirates Thriller
Arsenal 2–3 Manchester United Manchester United produced a stunning away performance to dent Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions, edging the Gunners 3–2 in a pulsating encounter at the Emirates Stadium…