Category: Politics


  • ‘Muslim community key to Ruto’s 2027 victory’ – leaders declare

    Migori County Woman Representative Fatuma Zainab Mohammed has confidently stated that President William Ruto stands unchallenged ahead of the 2027 general elections, asserting that no viable political rival currently poses a threat to his leadership. Speaking during a community empowerment event in Meru County organized under the invitation of Meru Woman Representative Elizabeth Kailemia, Fatuma…

  • 36 revenue collection staff in Machakos suspended for issuing fake receipts

    Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has suspended 36 county staff over corruption allegations in revenue collection. Speaking during a press briefing at her office in Machakos, the governor explained that the action follows revelations of rampant malpractice, including under-reporting of fees, issuing fake receipts, diversion of funds, and collusion between public officers and members of…

  • Isiolo elders seek help as county governance crisis deepens

    Isiolo elders and residents have called on national institutions to urgently address the worsening governance and legal crisis in the county, days after the failed impeachment attempt against Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. The elders said that the standoff, which has led to the emergence of parallel assemblies, contested budgets, insecurity, and corruption claims, has paralyzed…

  • KeNHA Warns of Fines and Imprisonment in New Notice

    The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). Violators will be liable to a fine of not less than Ksh85,000 per incident, imprisonment, or both. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued stern warnings against defacing road signs with campaign materials, threatening hefty fines and possible imprisonment for violators. In a statement released on Monday, September…

  • MP John Waluke Under Fire for Belittling Person with Dwarfism

    File image of Sirisia MP John Waluke and the man with dwarfism Sirisia MP John Waluke is facing widespread criticism after publicly humiliating a man with dwarfism during a security forum in Bungoma on Saturday. Sirisia MP John Waluke is facing widespread criticism after publicly humiliating a man with dwarfism during a security forum in…

  • Governor Suspends 36 County Staff Over Corruption Allegations

    File image of Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti. Governor Wavinya Ndeti has suspended 36 Machakos County staff over corruption. Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has suspended 36 county staff over being involved in corruption. In a statement on Monday, September 9, Governor Wavinya said the suspension of the staff is a decisive step toward strengthening accountability and…

  • Court hears testimony in student’s trial over alleged false post on President Ruto’s death

    David Oaga Mokaya, who was arrested in November 2024 and charged with sharing a post on X said to suggest the death of President William Ruto. (Photo: File) A Nairobi court on Monday began the trial of a university student accused of publishing alleged false information about President William Ruto. Chief Inspector Bosco Kisau, attached…

  • Kenya secures Sh958 million refunds for KDF in Somalia amid donor uncertainty

    A group of soldiers of the Kenya Defence Force (KDF) arrives from a mission to Somalia. (Photo: Handout) Kenya collected Sh958 million in reimbursements for its troops deployed in Somalia during the financial year ending June 2025, marking a dramatic recovery after last year’s collapse but still falling short of earlier high points. According to…

  • Ethiopia inaugurates Africa’s largest dam amid Nile power struggles with Egypt, Sudan

    Ethiopia has inaugurated its colossal Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile. (GERD) Ethiopia has inaugurated its colossal Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, a step that leaves Egypt and Sudan dejected. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, flanked by regional leaders including Kenya’s William Ruto, Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, South Sudan’s…

  • Dalmas Otieno’s Third Marriage to Dorothy Okello Explained

    Dalmas Otieno’s Third Marriage to Dorothy Okello Explained In July 2013, former Cabinet Minister Dalmas Otieno entered into his third marriage with Dorothy Atieno Okello, a County Executive Committee (CEC) member of Homa Bay for Tourism, Culture, and Sports. The ceremony was a traditional affair held at the bride’s home, attended by prominent political figures…