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Harnessing the Tana’s Reckoning: High Grand Falls and Kenya’s Long Arc Toward Energy Sovereignty

By James Bwire Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi strode onto the rugged terrain of the proposed High Grand Falls Hydropower site, accompanied by KenGen Board Chairman Alfred…

Kariuki Ngari Retires After Transformative Tenure as Standard Chartered Kenya CEO; Birju Sanghrajka Named Successor

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited has announced a major leadership transition, with Birju Sanghrajka appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 16 April 2026, subject to…

High Court Axes Ruto’s 21 Presidential Advisors: A Major Blow to Executive Overreach?

In a landmark ruling delivered on January 22, 2026, High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye declared the creation of 21 advisory positions in President William Ruto’s office unconstitutional, nullifying the appointments…

Billions Bleeding Away: Inside Kenya’s Chronic County Revenue Crisis

Kenya’s 47 county governments are forfeiting tens of billions of shillings annually in own-source revenue (OSR) due to porous collection systems, political waivers, massive unpaid arrears, and persistent governance failures,…

KSLH Rolls Out New Isuzu Buses to Boost Operations at Tsavo Safari Lodges

Kenya Safari Lodges and Hotels (KSLH) has taken a major step in upgrading its operational capacity with the flagging off of two new Isuzu buses destined for Voi Safari Lodge…

Orengo’s KES 60 Million Siriwo Rice Mill Changing Fortunes for Farmers

By Samson Wire Usonga residents celebrate as flood-prone area becomes hub of economic empowerment, food security, and premium rice now stocking supermarket shelves …CONTINUE READING

Ruth Odinga Warns ODM Against Rushing into Coalition: ‘2027 Is Not Going Anywhere’

Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has firmly cautioned the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) against hurriedly entering a coalition agreement with the ruling party, stressing that the 2027 General Election “is…

President Ruto’s Directive: No Uniform, No Fees – All Grade 10 Students Must Be Admitted Immediately to Senior Schools

Following President William Ruto’s direct order, the Ministry of Education has issued strict guidelines ensuring every learner transitioning to Grade 10 reports to their assigned senior school without barriers, even…

Blow to Ruto: High Court Declares UDA-ANC Merger Unconstitutional, Revives Mudavadi’s Party

In a stunning setback for President William Ruto’s political strategy, the High Court has ruled the merger between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Amani National Congress (ANC) unconstitutional, effectively…

Siaya’s John Ang’awa Elected KICOSCA National Chairman in Landslide Victory

By Samson Wire In a fiercely contested election, Siaya County’s Deputy Director of Sports, Mr. John Ang’awa, has been elected as the new National Chairman of the Kenya Inter-Counties Sports…

Justice at the Speed of the City: ODPP Posts Resident Prosecutor to Kisumu City Court

In a major boost to justice delivery and urban governance, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has posted a resident prosecutor to the newly established Kisumu City…

State House Arrow Attack: Court Slams KNH Delays in Kithuka Kimunyi Murder Case

In a dramatic turn in the high-profile State House murder case, the High Court has ordered Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to release a long-delayed psychiatric assessment report on suspect Kithuka…

Mbadi’s Rice Rescue Turns Rogue: Duty-Free Imports Trigger Explosive Court Clash

What started as a government lifeline to tame soaring rice prices has exploded into a high-stakes legal showdown, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Kenya Revenue Authority boss Humphrey…

Shifting Alliances: ODM-UDA Talks Fuel Speculation Over Deputy President’s Future

Whispers in Kenya’s political corridors have intensified following recent Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) gatherings and reports of behind-the-scenes discussions between ODM and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). A headline…

Kenya-India Energy Partnership: A Catalyst for Sustainable Growth

Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi received His Excellency Dr. Adarsh Swaika, the High Commissioner of India, who made a courtesy call on him at KASNEB offices. We…

Orengo’s Current Predicament is Reminiscent of City Hall Fiasco During Kenyatta Era

For a long time, Siaya County, formerly Siaya District has been the hotbed of opposition politics in Kenya. This is simply due to the fact that, the doyen of opposition…

Siaya MCA Otare Calls for ODM Unity to Safeguard Raila Odinga’s Enduring Legacy

In a fiery appearance on Siaya’s premier talkshow HARD TALK, Siaya Township Ward MCA James Obiero Otare urged Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) national leaders to rally together and fend off…

Jirongo Death Update: DCI Lifts Lid on Tragedy, 28 Witnesses Quizzed as Probe Nears DPP

Fresh details have emerged in the investigation into the fatal road traffic accident that claimed the life of former legislator and political power broker Hon. Cyrus Jirongo, with the Directorate…

President Ruto Champions Unity: Full Government Backing for COIN-10 as NADCO Reforms Gain Momentum

In a decisive push for national healing and institutional renewal, President William Ruto today hosted the Committee on the Implementation of the Ten-Point Agenda and the National Dialogue Committee Report…

Trapped and Terrified: Kenyan Woman in Cambodia Raises Alarm Over Human Trafficking Ring, Appeals for Urgent Govt Rescue

A chilling cry for help has emerged from Cambodia after a Kenyan woman revealed that she and more than 100 other Kenyans are trapped in what she describes as dangerous,…

JaSkuma and the SACCO Pathway: Reimagining Grassroots Economic Power in Ugenya

Vincent Junior alias JaSkuma, who’s an Aspirant for Ugenya parliamentary seat 2027, continues to demonstrate visionary leadership as Patron of Ugenya Fresh Community Development SACCO. Under his stewardship, the SACCO…

The Torch in the Grave: Myth, Suspicion, and the Death of Cyrus Jirongo

On December 13, 2025, former Lugari MP and veteran Kenyan politician Cyrus Jirongo died in a head-on collision on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway at around 3 a.m. His Mercedes-Benz collided with…

Governors Sound the Alarm: SHA Teeters on Brink of Collapse Amid Payment Chaos

Council of Governors slams Social Health Authority over delayed funds, crippling county hospitals and jeopardizing Universal Health Coverage Kenya’s county leaders are fed up. The Council of Governors (CoG) has…

Ruto Woos Nairobi Traders with 450 Modern Markets Pledge, Hustler Fund Boost and Ksh7.2bn Market Upgrade Plan

State House meeting brings together Gikomba, Muthurwa, Wakulima and Kangemi leaders as President promises power, water and waste solutions President William Ruto on Tuesday turned his attention to Nairobi’s traders,…

Surrender or Be Hunted: Uganda Army Chief’s Explosive 48-Hour Ultimatum to Bobi Wine Ignites Fresh Crisis

Uganda’s fragile post-election calm shattered on Monday as General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the powerful army chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni, issued a chilling public ultimatum to opposition leader Bobi…

Is a National Delegates Convention the Only Way to Resolve ODM’s Explosive Winnie–Oburu Leadership Battle?

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is staring at its most consequential internal rupture since Raila Odinga’s demise, with a simmering leadership battle now threatening to redraw the party’s ideological compass…

‘Still Alive, Still on Duty’: Wetang’ula Dismisses Death Rumours, Pushes Through Ex-MPs’ Medical Benefits Plan

Only hours after bizarre rumours of his alleged death ricocheted across social media, National Assembly Speaker Moses Masika Wetang’ula emerged defiantly in the public eye—alive, active and firmly in charge—presiding…

High Court Denies Bail to JOOUST Professor After Key Witness in Achieng Murder Case Killed

A Siaya High Court judge this afternoon refused bail to Professor Francis Ang’awa Okere of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) and two co-accused, extending their stay…