Mombasa’s tourism is under threat—not from gangs, but from misinformation. Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has fiercely denied viral reports claiming that 50 armed youths attacked a cruise ship and robbed tourists at the Port of Mombasa. He says such fake news is not just reckless—it’s dangerous. During the Eid Baraza on Saturday, Joho warned […]
Kenya’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri is under scrutiny over alleged political interference. Critics accuse him and National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director-General Noordin Haji of attempting to suppress the ‘Ruto Must Go’ protests. Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah warns that their involvement violates the Constitution, which mandates security agencies to remain neutral. As […]
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is losing sleep. Insiders reveal that he could be on the verge of demotion as President William Ruto prepares for another significant cabinet reshuffle. Powerful forces within State House are pressuring Ruto to strip Mudavadi of the prestigious Foreign Affairs docket, citing his failure to defend Kenya’s global reputation. His […]
Inject Party leader Morara Kebaso’s failed Uhuru Park rally exposed more than just his political weaknesses—it highlighted how state operatives are using his desperation for money to control and neutralize his influence. Once a rising voice of the youth, Morara has been overtaken by individuals who serve the interests of the ruling Kenya Kwanza (KK) […]
A Canadian citizen who is alleged to have obtained357,300 US dollars from an American citizen using fake investment scheme was on Friday charged with fraud. Phillip William Knight was arraigned at Milimani Law Courts where he denied the charges. It is alleged that on diverse dates between September and October 2024, with intend to defraud, […]
The East African Development Bank (EADB) has crossed the line. After years of bulldozing Raphael Tuju in a legal dispute over a 27-acre land in Karen, the bank has now resorted to writing press releases for the Judiciary. This comes after EADB lost a critical case, stripping it of immunity from prosecution. Instead of accepting […]
A coalition of civil society organizations has raised alarm over the vetting process for the Director General of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Kenya, citing inconsistencies and potential breaches of integrity in the selection of candidate Mr. Kefa Seda. In a strongly worded letter addressed to the Public Service Commission (PSC), the groups have called for […]
President William Ruto has nominated Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku as the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes. If approved by Parliament, Ruku will replace Justin Muturi who has been relieved of his duties. The changes were communicated in a statement issued by Chief of Staff Felix Koskei on Wednesday. […]
Kenya has emerged as a relative winner under the latest reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States, with the country securing a more favorable position compared to key competitors in the textile industry. Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said on Thursday, April 3, 2025, that the new tariff structure presents both challenges and […]
Several African nations are among the countries hit by sweeping tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on the US’ global trading partners. Trump has announced a minimum of 10% tariff on all imports to the US and additional “reciprocal tariffs” for 20 African countries, including 30% for South Africa. Other African countries hit with extra […]
Japanese Ambassador to Kenya Hiroshi Matsuura has announced plans to expand Toyota’s business operations in the country, a move expected to improve the availability of spare parts and boost Kenya’s automobile industry. Speaking during a courtesy visit to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Matsuura highlighted the vast potential for growth in Kenya. “Toyota is planning […]
Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, arguing that they would allow the United States to succeed. Trump’s tariffs, which he imposed via executive order, are expected to send economic shockwaves around the world. The White House released a list of roughly 100 countries and the tariff rates that the […]
