Comedian Sammy Kioko has intensified his dispute with the Machakos County Government, alleging that he was mishandled when he went to follow up on pending payments. Kioko staged another sit-in at the county offices on Monday, February 17, 2026, documenting the encounter in a video that he shared publicly to …

Police have opened investigations after at least five people were shot and wounded during unrest in Migori Town linked to rival political meetings. Authorities said the chaos erupted on February 13, 2026, during separate public engagements tied to two prominent county leaders. Officers have begun inquiries to determine what transpired …

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has alerted the public to fraudulent schemes involving fake job offer letters, where scammers demand payments under the guise of recruitment. This comes amid KPA’s ongoing recruitment process for positions advertised on My Gov on November 25, 2025, across various departments. Click here to join …

By: Bridgit Muriithi, Jewel College In Kenya today, politics is increasingly resembling a political Roman Circus. Instead of focusing on solving pressing issues facing citizens, many politicians spend their time exchanging insults in public—whether on rally stages, television, or social media—while ordinary Kenyans continue to struggle with hunger, unemployment, and …

By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel College Centuries ago, rulers of ancient Rome mastered a simple yet powerful method to maintain control over their empire: “provide food for the hungry and spectacles for the masses.” Gladiator battles, chariot races, and grand festivals filled massive arenas, while free grain kept citizens’ stomachs satisfied. …

Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia has claimed that politicians receive Ksh100,000 each time they attend Parliamentary Group (PG) meetings held at State House. Kaguchia told Citizen TV on Monday that many lawmakers are drawn to these meetings more for the financial perks than for policy discussions, accusing the Executive of using …

Top commercial banks have reduced their lending rates after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) from 9.00% to 8.75% this week. The Monetary Policy Committee announced the 25 basis point cut on February 10, marking the tenth consecutive reduction aimed at stimulating credit growth …

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has applied for a review of his bail terms, asking the court to lower the amount to Sh20 million or allow him to provide alternative security such as land or motor vehicles. Through his legal team, Waititu informed the court that he has been unable …

The National Treasury has mobilised Sh2.43 trillion in revenue during the first seven months of the 2025/2026 financial year. According to a gazette notice dated February 13, the government had by January 30, 2026, realised 54 percent of its Sh4.43 trillion revenue target. Tax collections formed the bulk of the …

The Democratic Party (DP) has expressed alarm over alleged plans to tamper with the voter register following reports of a data-sharing arrangement between the electoral body and the National Registration Bureau (NRB). DP leader Justin Muturi claimed the party had credible information suggesting that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission …