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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka used his Christmas message to call on Kenyans to embrace prayer, unity and justice, while reiterating his dedication to public service and political reform. In a statement issued on Christmas Eve, Kalonzo urged the country to engage in spiritual reflection, saying Kenya was in need …

The number of people killed in a road accident that occurred on Tuesday night at Mukhonje in Lugari has increased to ten, following the death of two more victims in hospital, authorities have said. The latest fatalities were boda boda riders who are reported to have collided while ferrying bags …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyans to ensure that no neighbour goes hungry this festive season. In a Christmas message shared via social media, he urged families and communities to show compassion, generosity, and care for the vulnerable, despite the economic pressures many households are facing. Click …

Siaya Senator and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga has stated that the party has not yet determined whether it will support President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election or run its own candidates. Speaking at the late Cyrus Jirongo’s home in Lugari, Oburu emphasized that ODM will …

The Nairobi–Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway has recorded a surge in passenger numbers as Kenyans travel for the festive season. Hundreds of travellers have opted to use the SGR during the Christmas and New Year holidays. A spot check at the SGR Nairobi Terminus in Syokimau on December 23, 2025, showed …

Four members of UGM Party presidential aspirant David Maraga’s campaign team have been admitted to hospital after being involved in a serious road accident on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. In a statement, the former Chief Justice said the team was travelling back to Nairobi after escorting him to a funeral …

Sugar sector workers have called off a planned nationwide strike following renewed negotiations with the government, even as their union maintains that billions of shillings in unpaid wages and benefits remain outstanding. The Kenya Union of Sugarcane Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW) said it suspended the industrial action after the …

Motorists travelling during the festive season are facing immediate penalties as authorities intensify enforcement of traffic laws through mobile courts deployed along major highways. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), in collaboration with the National Police Service and the Judiciary, has rolled out the mobile courts as holiday travel …

The government has started importing more than four million bags of fertiliser to support the upcoming planting season early next year, officials have said. Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Rono confirmed that 750,000 bags have already arrived, with another similar shipment expected next week. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

President William Ruto has officially commissioned the Sh1.5 billion Lessos–Kabarnet transmission line, a major infrastructure milestone designed to end decades of chronic power outages in Baringo and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties. The 65-kilometre, 132kV high-capacity line replaces an aging and overstretched 33kV system that has long struggled to meet regional demand. Click …