By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel College Centuries ago, rulers of ancient Rome mastered a simple yet powerful method to maintain control over their empire: “provide food for the hungry and spectacles for the masses.” Gladiator battles, chariot races, and grand festivals filled massive arenas, while free grain kept citizens’ stomachs satisfied. …

Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia has claimed that politicians receive Ksh100,000 each time they attend Parliamentary Group (PG) meetings held at State House. Kaguchia told Citizen TV on Monday that many lawmakers are drawn to these meetings more for the financial perks than for policy discussions, accusing the Executive of using …

Top commercial banks have reduced their lending rates after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) from 9.00% to 8.75% this week. The Monetary Policy Committee announced the 25 basis point cut on February 10, marking the tenth consecutive reduction aimed at stimulating credit growth …

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has applied for a review of his bail terms, asking the court to lower the amount to Sh20 million or allow him to provide alternative security such as land or motor vehicles. Through his legal team, Waititu informed the court that he has been unable …

The National Treasury has mobilised Sh2.43 trillion in revenue during the first seven months of the 2025/2026 financial year. According to a gazette notice dated February 13, the government had by January 30, 2026, realised 54 percent of its Sh4.43 trillion revenue target. Tax collections formed the bulk of the …

The Democratic Party (DP) has expressed alarm over alleged plans to tamper with the voter register following reports of a data-sharing arrangement between the electoral body and the National Registration Bureau (NRB). DP leader Justin Muturi claimed the party had credible information suggesting that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission …

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has opened an urgent investigation into the death of a man during a political rally led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in Kitengela on Sunday. The decision follows growing public concern over how security officers handled the “Linda Mwananchi” tour event, which featured several …

The social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, experienced a service disruption on Monday evening. Some users reported being unable to access the app to post, repost, or interact with content. Upon logging in, many were met with an error message reading, “Something went wrong; retry.” Click here to …

Three police officers and a civilian lost their lives on Sunday evening after a patrol vehicle from Nguutani Police Station veered off the road and overturned multiple times near Mwatungo Primary School, a few kilometres from Kithyoko Market along the Matuu–Mwingi Road. The vehicle had four officers and one civilian …

Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has downplayed the ongoing debate about who will deputise President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, insisting that the opposition’s main objective is to ensure Ruto serves only one term. Speaking on Sunday after attending a …