President William Ruto’s allies in Ukambani have written off the newly-branded “United Opposition,” saying it is already fractured and incapable of posing a credible challenge in the 2027 general election. Speaking at a UDA rally at Musila Gardens in Mwingi town, Mwala MP and UDA National Organising Secretary Vincent Kawaya …
Read More »Kenya Marks World Teachers’ Day with Global Community
Kenya will on Sunday join the international community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day, an occasion that honours educators for their invaluable role in shaping education and society. The annual event, observed every October 5 since 1994, was established by the United Nations to commemorate the 1966 UNESCO Recommendation on the …
Read More »Kiambu: Tenant Wins Case Against Landlord Who Wanted to Evict Him
A Kiambu landlord who sought to evict her tenant through the Business Premises Rent Tribunal was dealt a blow when her case was dismissed, leaving the tenant victorious and awarded legal costs. The dispute stemmed from a notice issued on March 31, 2025, requiring the tenant to vacate by June. …
Read More »Raila Team Dismisses Health Rumors, Says He Is Abroad
The Raila Odinga Secretariat has strongly refuted claims circulating about the health of ODM leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, dismissing them as false and politically driven. In a statement released on Saturday, Raila’s spokesperson Dennis Onyango accused political figures including impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Party …
Read More »UoN Orders Lecturers Back to Work Despite Ongoing Strike
The University of Nairobi (UoN) has instructed its academic staff to resume work on Monday, October 6, even as the nationwide lecturers’ strike continues. The directive follows a ruling by the Employment and Labor Relations Court (ELRC) on September 19, 2025, which suspended the strike by the Universities Academic Staff …
Read More »Ruto Waives ID Replacement Fees to Boost Voter Registration
President William Ruto has announced that Kenyans will not be required to pay for the replacement of lost national identity cards, a move aimed at ensuring that no one is locked out of voter registration. Speaking during the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) centenary celebrations in Nyang’ori, Vihiga County, on …
Read More »Mwende Macharia Joins Radio Jambo
Celebrated media personality Esther Mwende Macharia, popularly known as the “Queen of the Airwaves,” has officially joined Radio Jambo after leaving Radio Maisha in August 2024. The veteran radio host made the announcement on her Facebook page, where she wrote: “Jambo, Queen Nimefika Radio Jambo. Sema Jambo! Starting this Monday!!” …
Read More »Govt Intervenes After Private Hospitals Suspend Services Over Unpaid Bills
The government has moved to address the crisis triggered by the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA), which suspended provision of healthcare under the Social Health Authority (SHA) citing billions in unpaid arrears. RUPHA, which represents private hospitals serving rural and underserved urban communities, halted services for …
Read More »Nairobi Roads Flooded After Heavy Friday Night Rains
Nairobi residents woke up to flooded roads and paralyzed traffic on Saturday morning, October 4, following a night of heavy rains that pounded the city. The downpour, which began late Friday evening and stretched into the night, left several low-lying areas and major roads within the Central Business District (CBD) …
Read More »Mwea Rice Farmers Threaten to Halt Water Levy Payments Over Poor Roads
Farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kirinyaga County, have threatened to stop paying water and maintenance levies to the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) unless the poor state of farm access roads is addressed. Speaking at their annual general meeting, the farmers accused NIA of failing to repair roads within the …
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