Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called on opposition leaders to work together as preparations for the 2027 General Election gather momentum. Speaking at Kivulini Grounds in Thika on June 14 during a meeting attended by residents and leaders affiliated with the Linda Mwananchi movement, Sifuna stressed that a united opposition …
Read More »Sally Mwende Clinches Victory in Viral Tenri School Presidential Election
EMBU, KENYA — In a stunning political upset that captured the attention of the entire nation, Sally Mwende has been elected the new student president of Tenri School. The highly anticipated election, which concluded today, Monday, June 15, 2026, was officially supervised by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) …
Read More »Pain for Families as Crash Victims Remain in South Sudan
Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei has called on the government to expedite the repatriation of two Kenyan nationals who lost their lives in a plane crash in South Sudan more than a month ago. The senator is seeking answers from the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs regarding the status of …
Read More »Kawangware: Man on the Run After Killing Brother in Sh20,000 Dispute
Police in Nairobi are searching for a man suspected of killing his elder brother following a family dispute over Sh20,000 in Kawangware. According to investigators, the incident occurred on the night of June 10, 2026, in the Kawangware 56 area after a disagreement between brothers escalated into a fatal confrontation. …
Read More »Opinion: Why Kenyan Youth Sports Need Greater Investment
By: Daniel Nzaku Across Kenya, young athletes continue to shine in school and community sporting events. From athletics to football and volleyball, the level of talent among students is clearly evident. Many young people compete with great passion and determination, proving that Kenya still has a bright future in sports. …
Read More »How Ikalaasa Farmers Beat Drought With Yellow Beans
By Mercy Sila, MKU In the dry plains of Machakos County, where harsh sunshine and unpredictable rainfall often make farming difficult, a quiet agricultural transformation is unfolding in Kibauni village, Ikalaasa Location. Farmers in the area are now finding hope and improved livelihoods through the cultivation of yellow beans, locally …
Read More »Zanzibar: Where History, Culture, and Paradise Come Together
By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel Technical College Zanzibar is one of Africa’s most stunning and well-known tourist destinations. Situated in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania, this tropical island attracts thousands of visitors from across the world each year, including travellers from Europe, Asia, America, and other parts of …
Read More »KICD Sets Deadline for Grade 10 Textbook Verification
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has instructed school principals to confirm the number of Grade 10 textbooks received compared to learner enrolment per subject, in a nationwide verification exercise. In a notice to schools, KICD said the second phase of textbook distribution has been completed and the verification …
Read More »Hidden Crisis: GBV Cases Going Unreported in Kenya
By: Philis Atieno – Mount Kenya University Cases of gender-based violence continue to spark concern across the country, with many incidents believed to go unreported, leaving survivors to endure suffering in silence. Experts note that the consequences of gender-based violence go beyond physical injury, often resulting in long-term psychological trauma, …
Read More »Huduma Centres Down After Major System Breakdown
A power outage at a key data centre in Nakuru has caused a nationwide shutdown of services at Huduma Centres, temporarily cutting off Kenyans from a wide range of essential government services. In a statement issued on Monday, Huduma Kenya confirmed that all Huduma Centres across the country were affected …
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