National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has expressed his delight over the removal of Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Speaking on Citizen TV on the evening of February 11, 2026, shortly after ODM’s National Executive Committee (NEC) decided to relieve Sifuna of his duties, …
Read More »Maanzo Says ODM will Live to Regret Removing Sifuna
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has faulted the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for ousting Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the party’s Secretary General, warning that the decision could cost the party politically. In an interview with Citizen TV, the Wiper legislator argued that removing Sifuna weakens ODM at a time when …
Read More »Nakuru:96-year-old Woman Dies in Suspected Arson Fire
Police have launched investigations following a fire incident that claimed the life of a 96-year-old woman in Githioro, Nakuru County. The deceased, identified as Ngendo Mwangi, was reportedly alone in her house when the blaze erupted in the early hours of Tuesday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Authorities …
Read More »Ruto Inspects Progress of 750km Isiolo-Wajir-Mandera Highway
President William Ruto on Wednesday said he was pleased with the progress made on the 750-kilometre Isiolo-Wajir-Mandera road project. The President, accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, toured the Kula Mawe–Modogashe section to assess the ongoing construction works. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel His visit came a day …
Read More »Opinion: When Government Becomes a Show, Citizens Pay the Price
By: Patrick Karanja, Journalism student, Jewel Technical College In recent years, public gatherings in Kenya have followed a predictable pattern. Town centres are awash with branded T-shirts, hired buses transport supporters from one region to another, and rehearsed chants trail political leaders wherever they appear. These displays are often showcased …
Read More »Buy and Sell Shares Directly on M-Pesa — Ziidi Launches
Safaricom is introducing Ziidi Trader, a share-trading service built into the M-Pesa app, a move set to transform how Kenyans invest in listed companies and potentially boost retail participation at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The platform will enable users to buy and sell NSE-listed shares directly through M-Pesa and …
Read More »How Bolt Is Quietly Electrifying Kenya’s Roads
About two out of every ten electric vehicles in Kenya are currently operating on the Bolt ride-hailing platform, underscoring the growing influence of mobility apps in driving the adoption of electric transport, according to an analysis. Of the estimated 24,000 electric vehicles on Kenyan roads, around 5,808 are active on …
Read More »South Africa, Kenya advance trade links with Beijing – China Daily
By: China Daily South Africa and Kenya have become the latest African countries to make progress on trade deals with Beijing as both nations work toward duty-free access and hail opportunities in China’s market. China and South Africa signed a framework agreement on economic partnership for shared prosperity on Friday, …
Read More »“Leave My Husband Alone!” Kihika Fires Back at Gachagua
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has hit back at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of persistently dragging her husband into his political attacks and public remarks. The governor told Gachagua to stop making personal attacks and instead focus on substantive national issues. In a statement issued on Monday, Kihika …
Read More »MKU Grants Unconditional Admission to Student Who Walked 250km for Fees
After spending 11 years out of school and walking 250 kilometres from Bomet to Nairobi in search of support for his university education, Duncan Kibet’s determination has finally been rewarded. Mount Kenya University (MKU) has offered Kibet unconditional admission to study for a Bachelor of Education degree, stepping in to …
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