Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i and the Jubilee Party have come out strongly in defence of former President Uhuru Kenyatta over ongoing political criticism from leaders aligned to the government. Matiang’i condemned recent attacks on the former Head of State, accusing some leaders of lowering the standards of public debate …
Read More »Kang’ata: ODM Made a Big Mistake on Sifuna
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has faulted moves by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to discipline or sideline its secretary general Edwin Sifuna, describing the strategy as a political miscalculation. Speaking in a television interview, Kang’ata said ODM should have handled internal disagreements more cautiously instead of escalating tensions by targeting …
Read More »Nyeri Under Siege as Murkomen Targets Illicit Brewers
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed the immediate deployment of a special security team to Nyeri County to tackle the rising cases of counterfeit alcohol and drug trafficking. He said the team will operate in the county for about three weeks, with instructions to dismantle networks involved in manufacturing, …
Read More »Social Media Overtakes Radio as Kenya’s Top News Source
A new 2025 State of the Media Report by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) shows a major shift in how Kenyans consume news, with social media now taking the lead. The report, released during World Press Freedom Day 2026, indicates that 39% of Kenyans relied on social media platforms …
Read More »[PHOTOS] William Ruto Arrives in Dar es Salaam for Two-Day State Visit
President William Ruto has touched down in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, marking the start of a two-day state visit to the neighboring country. He was welcomed at the airport by a delegation of Kenyan and Tanzanian officials. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel During the visit, Ruto is set …
Read More »Nakuru Crowned Cleanest City, Nairobi Ranked Worst
Nairobi has been ranked the poorest performer in solid waste management among Kenya’s five cities, with the administration led by Johnson Sakaja managing to collect only about a third of the garbage generated. In contrast, Nakuru, under Governor Susan Kihika, recorded the best performance. Data from the 2026 Economic Survey …
Read More »Ksh.70M? Inside Babu Owino’s Costly Support for DJ Evolve
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino says he has spent nearly Ksh.70 million on the treatment of Felix Orinda, also known as DJ Evolve, following the 2020 shooting incident. The case, which occurred at B-Club in Nairobi, has remained a key issue surrounding the legislator, who is eyeing the Nairobi gubernatorial …
Read More »Kang’ata: Why I’m Ditching Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance
Irungu Kang’ata has declared that he will not defend his Murang’a gubernatorial seat on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket in the 2027 General Election. The governor made the announcement on Sunday after a meeting with party leader William Ruto in Kandara, Murang’a County. Click here to join our WhatsApp …
Read More »Suspects Nabbed in Alleged Jet Fuel Theft Plot at Wilson Airport
A suspected attempt to steal jet fuel at Wilson Airport was foiled after detectives intercepted a vehicle believed to have been used in the operation. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers from the Kenya Airport Police Unit stopped a suspicious vehicle within the airport grounds and discovered …
Read More »Report: Uganda Still Kenya’s Top Export Market
Kenya’s export earnings remained largely steady last year, despite mixed performance across different global markets, according to the 2026 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). Africa continued to dominate as Kenya’s biggest export destination, with earnings from the continent rising by 6.4% to Sh452.8 billion. This …
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