Zimbabwean opposition leader and outspoken government critic Job Sikhala was arrested in South Africa on Friday for allegedly possessing explosives, his brother confirmed to AFP. Reports from Zimbabwean media indicated Sikhala’s arrest, and South African police later confirmed they had detained two men found with 26 blasting cartridges and detonating …

Mama Ida Odinga, widow of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has pledged to help Mumias East MP Peter Salasya find a wife. The promise came during Salasya’s visit to Opoda Farm in Siaya County on Friday, where the youthful legislator playfully asked Mama Ida to assist him in finding …

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President, Faith Odhiambo, has applauded the release of activists Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi, who regained their freedom in Busia on Thursday night, 38 days after they disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement shared on X, …

Parliament is set to approve a deal allowing Gulf Energy E&P B.V. to begin oil and gas extraction in Turkana County, marking a key step toward Kenya’s first commercial petroleum production. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi confirmed that his ministry has already approved the Field Development Plan (FDP) …

President William Ruto has officially launched the NYOTA Youth Business Support Programme in Mumias, Kakamega County, a national initiative designed to help young Kenyans start and grow small businesses. Under the programme, beneficiaries will initially receive KSh 25,000 as part of a KSh 50,000 grant, which will be disbursed directly …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has issued a stern warning to members of the Jubilee Party, cautioning them against using abusive or divisive language as the party continues its grassroots reorganisation. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on Friday during a meeting with Jubilee grassroots leaders at Thika Greens, …

Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has officially resigned from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the party led by President William Ruto. In a resignation letter dated November 7, 2025, and addressed to the party’s Secretary General with a copy sent to the Registrar of Political Parties, …

A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidate from St. George’s Secondary School in Kaloleni, Kilifi County, has died after developing malaria complications. According to a report from Mariakani Police Station, the student, identified as Juma Mohamed, passed away on Thursday afternoon while undergoing treatment at Mariakani Sub-County Hospital, where …

Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications firm, has announced a 54.5% jump in its half-year profit, largely driven by reduced losses in its Ethiopian operations and steady performance in its domestic market. The company reported a group operating profit of Ksh.65.2 billion ($505.6 million) for the six months ending September, maintaining its …

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deputy party leader Simba Arati has affirmed that the party will continue holding the Kenya Kwanza administration accountable, even as it remains part of the broad-based government. Speaking in Nakuru town during a tour of the city, Arati said ODM will stay true to the principles …