Before the African Union Chairperson election took place on Saturday, Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf was already considered a strong contender by Kenyans. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Despite being seen as an underdog compared to veteran Raila, Youssouf triumphed, securing the AUC chair seat in …

PS Mary Muthoni has promised to urge President William Ruto to visit Kirinyaga County for a development tour. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking at an event in Ngiriambu village, Muthoni asked residents if they wanted the President to come, and once they agreed, she assured them he …

Allies of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga have warned that they may advocate for Kenya’s withdrawal from the African Union after his defeat in the election for the chairperson of the African Union Commission. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Raila, who was Kenya’s candidate for the position, lost …

Baringo Senator William Kipkorir Cheptumo has passed away at the age of 57, as confirmed by Senate Speaker Amazon Kingi. His family informed the Nation on Sunday that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) representative died on Saturday night. The first-term senator had been ill and was released from the hospital …

In the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson elections held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Kenya’s candidate, Raila Odinga, has been defeated by Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. Raila initially led in the first two rounds, but lost to Mahmoud in the subsequent rounds. In the first round, Raila received 22 votes, while …

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced an increase in miraa prices, effectively doubling the cost for Grade 1, Grade 2, and Alele varieties. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe confirmed the price adjustments, which take effect immediately. “The government will continue …

Kenya Power has confirmed ongoing delays in delivering tokens purchased through M-Pesa Paybill 888880. Customers attempting to buy Kenya Power tokens via Safaricom’s M-Pesa are currently facing issues. To resolve this, Kenya Power has recommended using alternative methods to purchase tokens. Customers can buy tokens through the Cooperative Bank of …

Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested three police officers accused of extorting money from motorists and civilians in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The officers—Corporal Oscar Serem Biwott, Constable Simon Kiplagat Nyunyutik, and Constable Edwin Benedict Mubweka—were apprehended on …

Kenyans are celebrating Valentine’s Day despite facing challenging economic conditions. The 2025 Valentine’s Day is the first since the implementation of the Finance Bill 2024. Recent reports show that the cost of flowers, chocolates, and dining out has increased compared to last year. As a result, many Kenyans are buying …

Workneh Gebeyehu, the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), is urging leaders to move beyond mere promises and focus on practical actions to resolve the crisis in Sudan. Speaking at the Sudan Humanitarian Assistance Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Gebeyehu emphasized that concrete interventions are necessary to …