A Sh31.6 billion redevelopment project at the Bomas of Kenya, a cultural landmark established in 1971 to preserve the country’s diverse heritage, is sparking outrage among conservationists, former employees, and cultural advocates. The ambitious project, which includes a 3,000-seat auditorium, a 4.2-meter traditional huts replica, and a 20-member staff self-contained facility, threatens 80 acres of […]
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is “actively considering” adding gold to its foreign exchange reserves as part of a strategy to diversify beyond the US dollar and other currencies, according to Governor Kamau Thugge. Speaking on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC, Governor Thugge revealed […]
In a significant corporate restructuring, Radio Africa Limited has let go of 27 employees, some of whom had been with the company for over two decades. The announcement came through an internal memorandum issued on April 25, 2025, by Group CEO Martin Khafafa. According to the memo seen by Kenya Insights, the decision was described […]
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has launched its annual internship program aimed at developing young talent for the banking and financial sector. The one-year program seeks to prepare recent graduates for employment opportunities by providing hands-on experience in central and commercial banking operations. According the announcement, the CBK is recruiting interns across several departments […]
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, pledging to abolish the controversial Housing Levy and expressing confidence that the opposition can secure victory without former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s support. In an interview with Meru-based Weru TV on Sunday night, Gachagua outlined his vision for a post-Ruto […]
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Kalerwa Salasya has officially declared his intention to run for the presidency of Kenya in the 2027 general election, positioning himself as a champion for industrial growth and youth empowerment. In a bold announcement, the youthful parliamentarian said his decision came after “deep reflection and wide consultations” with various […]
In a scathing political rebuke that has intensified the ongoing power struggle over Kenya’s youth agenda, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of opportunistically using young people’s challenges to attack the current administration. “You were the president just the other day… But suddenly you’ve become very clever… Now you are […]
President William Ruto has recruited former Lands Cabinet Secretary Farida Karoney to join his expanding communications apparatus, a move that has intensified scrutiny over what critics describe as a “bloated” and increasingly expensive government media operation. Karoney, who previously served in former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration, has been tapped to provide strategic communication services across […]
In a dramatic escalation of what began as salacious rumors, Homa Bay County Governor H.E. Gladys Wanga now faces serious legal action regarding the dismissal and mysterious whereabouts of her former Chief of Staff, Charles Odhiambo. According to documents obtained by Kenya Insights, Seko Minayo & Company Advocates LLP has filed a formal request for […]
Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika has finally returned to Kenya after an extended five-month absence in the United States, where she welcomed twin babies. The governor marked her homecoming with a celebration attended by colleagues and friends who gathered to welcome her and her newborns back to the country. “Truly blessed and overwhelmed with gratitude. […]
The Kenyan government has invoked the Official Secrets Act in what critics describe as a calculated move to silence dissenting former government officials, particularly targeting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, appearing before the National Assembly’s Administration and Internal Affairs Committee on Tuesday, […]
In a significant constitutional challenge that could reshape Kenya’s electoral calendar, three prominent petitioners have moved to court arguing that Kenya’s next general election should be held in August 2026, not in 2027 as widely anticipated. Dr. Owiso Owiso, Khelef Khalifa, and Ashioya Biko contend that President William Ruto does not have to serve the […]
