Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to secure at least four million votes from his strongholds in Ukambani to enhance his chances in the 2027 presidential race. Gachagua promised that the Mt Kenya region could contribute 10 million votes, boosting Musyoka’s tally to a …

A motion seeking the impeachment of Kitui County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance, Economic Planning, and Revenue Management, Mr. Peter Mwikya Kilonzo, was withdrawn on Tuesday after it failed to gain the necessary support during the morning sitting of the County Assembly. The motion, which was based on the …

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) has announced that 13 schools in Baringo, West Pokot, and Turkana counties remain closed due to ongoing insecurity caused by banditry. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry confirmed that students from these schools have been transferred to other institutions to …

A tragic accident occurred on the Mwea-Embu Highway in Kirinyaga County, where two people lost their lives after being struck by a speeding miraa pick-up truck. The incident took place at Difathas around 10 p.m. on Tuesday. The victims, a boda boda rider and his passenger, were hit by the …

Mary Muthoni, the Principal Secretary for Public Health, has urged doctors to reconsider their position and engage in negotiations with the government to prevent a potential strike. Muthoni emphasized that the government is fully dedicated to addressing the key concerns of doctors, ensuring they remain available throughout the festive season. …

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to President William Ruto, highlighting the trust and confidence the President placed in him when appointing him to the critical finance docket. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Homa Bay County, Mbadi …

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has revealed that 1,000 driver job openings are available in Saudi Arabia for qualified Kenyan drivers. Mutua shared the announcement on social media, stating that a reputable company in Saudi Arabia is urgently hiring drivers for various vehicles, including small cars, buses, and trucks. The …

The government has greenlit the procurement of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) via the Open Tender System (OTS), a decision expected to break the industry’s monopoly and reduce cooking gas costs. During a Cabinet meeting at State House Nairobi, chaired by President William Ruto, it was also approved to import heavy …

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has received a major legal victory as the High Court upheld orders preventing her removal from office. Justice Bahati Mwamuye, sitting at the Milimani Law Courts, confirmed that Kawira had met the necessary criteria, asserting that failing to extend the interim orders would render her case …

A Parliamentary performance scorecard released by Mzalendo has revealed that 19 Members of Parliament (MPs) did not contribute to any debates in the National Assembly during 2024. Mzalendo, a non-partisan Kenyan organization that monitors parliamentary activities, aims to promote transparency and accountability within Parliaments across Kenya and Africa. The scorecard …