The Kenyan government is preparing to sell a significant portion of its shareholding in telecommunications giant Safaricom Plc as part of an ambitious privatization program aimed at raising Sh149 billion in the 2025/26 financial year. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi revealed that Safaricom represents the government’s best opportunity to achieve this substantial revenue target, particularly […]
US Embassy announces fast-track visa processing for high-profile Kenyan performers as part of bilateral creative economy initiative The United States Embassy in Kenya has announced plans to expedite visa applications for top Kenyan artists seeking to tour America, marking a significant breakthrough for the country’s creative industry that has long struggled with visa application frustrations. […]
Caribbean nation leverages visa-free access and remote work programs to attract skilled workers amid demographic challenges Barbados is making a strategic push to attract Kenyan visitors and workers, capitalizing on visa-free travel policies and remote work incentives to address its aging population while tapping into Kenya’s youthful, educated workforce. The Caribbean island nation has seen […]
A Dangerous Pattern Emerges Seven months after Rigathi Gachagua’s historic impeachment as Kenya’s Deputy President, his successor Kithure Kindiki appears to be walking dangerously close to the same political precipice that claimed his predecessor. The parallels are striking, the timing suspicious, and the implications profound for both Kenya’s political stability and the Deputy President’s own […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – In an unprecedented move that signals a shift from traditional Kenyan political deal-making, opposition leaders have quietly retained the services of a professional consulting firm to help them identify the strongest candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 general elections. The emerging coalition, led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua […]
IEBC chair nominee Erastus Ethekon has told MPs that he only applied for the position after being encouraged by young people at a cyber café who believed he had what it takes to lead the electoral body. Appearing before the National Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, Ethekon said he was hesitant to apply when […]
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chair nominee Erustaus Ethekon faced intense scrutiny over his mysterious job at the African Union Development Agency (AUDA) in South Africa. Appearing before Parliament’s Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC), Ethekon was pushed to explain why a man living and working in Johannesburg should lead Kenya’s electoral commission. Lawmakers […]
Former Deputy President launches scathing response to President’s criticism, declares 2027 mission crystal clear NAIROBI, May 31, 2025 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has delivered a pointed rebuttal to President William Ruto’s accusations that Kenya’s opposition lacks a coherent agenda, declaring that their primary mission is unambiguously defined: removing the incumbent from office in […]
Orange Democratic Movement leader urges public backing of unity government amid spirited opposition and declining approval ratings In a significant political development, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga has come to the robust defense of President William Ruto’s broad-based government, urging Kenyans to support the unity administration while asserting that the current government’s […]
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30 — The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has raised the alarm over a surge in abductions and torture cases across East Africa, warning that the trend poses a “direct threat” to regional stability and American interests. The committee’s chair and ranking Republican, Senator Jim Risch, said the escalating human rights violations […]
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) wants Sh57.4 billion to run the 2027 General Election. The number shocked lawmakers and watchdogs already uneasy about rising public spending. With Kenya’s debt growing and the economy under pressure, many are asking whether this budget is justified or even realistic. The IEBC defends the massive figure, saying […]
Former Deputy President abandons reinstatement bid, now seeks full five-year compensation package NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dramatically shifted his legal strategy, abandoning his quest for reinstatement and instead demanding substantial financial compensation from the government over what he terms his “unlawful” impeachment. In a significant turn of events at the […]
