A Mombasa-based civil society group has raised concern over the sudden withdrawal of a blogger from the State Witness Protection Programme, just weeks before he is set to testify in a case implicating senior county officials. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Michael Nato, Executive Director of Haki Kenya, …
Read More »Gachagua: I Stand for Unity, Not Tribalism
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rejected claims that he is a tribal leader, insisting he is a nationalist dedicated to uniting Kenyans. In a Tuesday night interview on Citizen TV, Gachagua said his critics had misinterpreted his affection for his community as tribalism. Click here to join our WhatsApp …
Read More »Auditor General to Audit Governors’ Tenure Every Decade
Governors risk facing accountability long after leaving office if a new law on auditing their administrations is passed. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The County Governments Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Garissa Senator Abdul Haji, seeks to introduce mandatory audits of county public service every 10 years. …
Read More »Utalii College to Launch Affiliate Campus in Kitui
Kenya Utalii College, in partnership with the Kitui County Government, plans to open a new affiliate campus in Kitui County to provide tourism and hospitality training closer to local students. College Principal Mark Rachuonyo confirmed the initiative during a visit to Kitui Governor Julius Malombe at the county headquarters. The …
Read More »Garissa Family Seeks Justice for Relative Missing for Over a Year
A family in Garissa is calling for justice and answers regarding the disappearance of their relative, Abdinasir Khalif, who has been missing since June 30, 2023. The family claims that Abdinasir was abducted by suspected National Police Reservists in Hagadera, Fafi Sub County. Despite more than a year of searching, …
Read More »Bishop Kamomoe Installed as Auxiliary Bishop of Wote Diocese
On Saturday, the Catholic Church in Makueni officially installed Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe as the new Auxiliary Bishop of Wote Diocese. Bishop Kamomoe, previously serving as Auxiliary Bishop of Nairobi Archdiocese, was appointed by Pope Leo XIV on July 5, 2025, to assist in the newly established diocese, which was …
Read More »Farmers in Busia Suffer Losses as Floods Destroy Crops
Residents near the Malaba and Malakisi rivers in Teso North sub-county, Busia County, are grappling with significant losses after heavy rains caused devastating floods, wiping out their crops. The hardest-hit areas include Amoni, Akiriamas, and Akiriamasit, where both homes and large swathes of farmland have been destroyed. Locals are now …
Read More »Sidian Bank Opens New Branch in Nyandarua, Aims to Boost SME Growth
Sidian Bank has inaugurated its 49th branch in Olkalou, Nyandarua County, as part of its plan to enhance its presence in the Mt. Kenya region and support the growth of SMEs and agribusinesses. Situated along the Gilgil-Nyahururu highway, the state-of-the-art branch is expected to serve a dynamic region known for …
Read More »Gachagua Emerges as Key Opposition Power Broker
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s six-week visit to the United States and his dramatic return to Kenya on Thursday have cemented his growing influence as a rising opposition figure. Despite being abroad since July, Gachagua remained a dominant voice in national politics, consistently making headlines with strong statements critical of …
Read More »Leaders Pay Tribute to Former MP Lempurkel
Political leaders from various parties have expressed their sorrow following the death of former Laikipia North MP, Matthew Lempurkel. Lempurkel passed away on Sunday due to injuries sustained in a recent road accident in Rongai. He had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi …
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