A fresh storm is brewing in Kenya’s political landscape, and at its center is Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. He has invoked the rarely used Official Secrets Act, a move widely seen as an attempt to silence Gachagua and Muturi, two of the Kenya Kwanza administration’s most vocal critics. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and […]
Busia Aspirant Claims Nairobi Minority Leader Demanded Cash for ‘Guaranteed’ Party Nomination A growing scandal is threatening to drive a wedge between ODM party leader Raila Odinga and one of his vocal Nairobi allies after allegations emerged of a scheme to “sell” party tickets for the upcoming 2027 elections. Makongeni MCA and Nairobi County Assembly […]
Nigerian financial crime authorities have launched an international manhunt for four Kenyan nationals allegedly involved in a cryptocurrency scam that has left investors across multiple African countries with significant losses. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria has identified eight suspects, including four Kenyans, in connection with the Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) platform […]
In a sweeping move that has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s digital marketing landscape, the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has imposed a 30-day suspension on all gambling advertisements across media platforms. The directive specifically targets influencer marketing, dealing a significant financial blow to content creators who rely on betting partnerships. BCLB Chairperson Jane Makau […]
NAIROBI — Self-proclaimed “billionaire” lawyer Raymond Ndunga is nursing more than just a wounded ego after a bedroom encounter turned into a bloody nightmare when his girlfriend allegedly transformed his manhood into a late-night snack in what sources close to the scandal are calling “the bite heard across Kileleshwa.” The flamboyant attorney, known for his […]
Hon. Joseph Waswa Empowers Webuye West Through Health, Youth, and Women Initiatives Hon. Joseph Waswa, through the JLW Foundation, is driving community development in Webuye West Constituency with practical, people-centered programs targeting women, youth, and healthcare access. 1. Supporting Women in Business: Umbrella and Apron Distribution In early 2023, Hon. Waswa launched a program to […]
Kenya has firmly denied allegations from Sudan’s military administration that it is supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s civil conflict, calling the accusations “baseless tirades” in an official statement released yesterday. The Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to a diplomatic circular reportedly distributed by Sudan’s Sovereign Armed Forces (SAF) administration to diplomatic […]
In what appears to be another significant blow to Kenya’s once-thriving betting industry, online gambling platform Betway has initiated voluntary liquidation proceedings amid an escalating Sh5.2 billion tax dispute with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). BlueJay Limited, the company operating the Betway brand in Kenya, filed for dissolution through law firm Anjarwalla & Khanna Advocates […]
Edward Carey Kwach, a beloved figure in Kenya’s radio broadcasting landscape for over two decades, passed away on Monday evening while receiving treatment for meningitis at a Nairobi hospital, his family has confirmed. In a statement released last night, Kwach’s family expressed “profound sadness” at his “untimely passing” on April 28, 2025. The veteran presenter […]
A new legal challenge has emerged against Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, who recently returned to Kenya after an extended stay in the United States. Peter Kuria Mwaniki, a Nakuru County voter, has filed an urgent petition with the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court seeking her immediate removal from office, claiming she’s […]
The Government plans to increase the number of National Youth Service (NYS) recruits fivefold—from the current 20,000 to 100,000—by the year 2027, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has announced. Speaking during a tour at NYS Yatta Field Unit in Machakos County, the CS emphasized the pivotal role NYS plays in youth empowerment, national development, and […]
Kenya’s authorities have pressured the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to cancel a screening of its investigative documentary “Blood Parliament,” which details police brutality during anti-tax protests at the Kenyan Parliament in June 2024. The documentary, which was set to be screened at a Nairobi restaurant, focuses on the fatal shooting of University of Nairobi finance […]
