Garissa County is staring at a political bombshell as embattled former Water Resources Authority (WRA) chief executive Mohammed Shurie throws his hat into the gubernatorial ring—despite a trail of scandal, unanswered questions, and whispers of grand corruption that defined his time in public service. Shurie, who announced his bid with a promise to make Garissa […]
President criticizes opposition leaders while avoiding calls for justice over blogger’s death KAKAMEGA, Kenya – President William Ruto launched a scathing attack on Kenya’s opposition leadership Sunday, dismissing them as disorganized and lacking viable solutions for the country’s challenges while reaffirming his determination to serve out his full term. Speaking at Kivaywa Comprehensive School in […]
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s relentless countrywide cash distribution tours are raising serious questions about government spending priorities and accountability as Kenya grapples with economic challenges Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has transformed into Kenya’s biggest political spender, orchestrating a massive cash distribution operation that sees his team splash nearly Sh100 million weekly across the country in […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Fear of potential Gen Z-led riots kept dozens of Members of Parliament away from Thursday’s crucial budget reading session, leaving the National Assembly chamber conspicuously sparse as Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented Kenya’s Sh4.29 trillion budget for the 2025/2026 financial year. Out of 349 MPs, only around 100 were present for […]
Former Interior CS’s condemnation of police brutality rings hollow as critics point to his tenure’s dark legacy NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i’s condemnation of the death of teacher-blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody has sparked outrage and accusations of hypocrisy, with critics pointing to the grim legacy of extrajudicial killings that […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya Senate suspended its regular proceedings on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, to focus exclusively on the death of digital blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody, as Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen faced intense questioning from lawmakers demanding accountability. The extraordinary Senate session saw Murkomen appear alongside Inspector General of Police Douglas […]
The Isiolo County Assembly Clerk Tuesday announced the cancelation of a planned public participation sessions to impeach governor Abdi Guyo. Clerk Salad Boru Guracha announced the cancellation following a court order that suspended the planned impeachment. The Assembly had put a notice on June 14 announcing public participation for the removal of the governor. “Notice […]
Close ally to former President Uhuru Kenyatta, Pauline Njoroge, has dismissed a viral poster suggesting that President William Ruto’s advisor, Moses Kuria, is seeking the position of Jubilee Party Secretary-General. The poster, which circulated online on Sunday and was shared by Kuria himself on his official X account, shows him behind Uhuru Kenyatta on a […]
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a strong warning to Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, saying he is ready to confront him directly if provoked further. This comes after Kalonzo publicly rejected Kindiki’s recent call to work with the Kenya Kwanza administration, saying he would not join hands with leaders he accused of being responsible […]
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s latest attempt to bring him into the Kenya Kwanza administration. In a social media post on Sunday, June 15 2025, Kalonzo told supporters to ignore reports that he was in talks with government. He called the claims “a poor attempt to divide the United Opposition.” “I will not work with people who […]
Nyamira’s West Mugirango MP Steve Mogaka Tuesday insisted that the regional County Assembly Speaker Enock Okero stands sacked following the recent Bomet court. The Court, he said, had upheld Okero’s earlier impeachment and thus should not be allowed to step into office. “The court actually upheld the legality of the impeachment process carried out by […]
A Colombian presidential candidate has been shot three times – reportedly twice in the head – at a campaign event in the capital, Bogota. Miguel Uribe Turbay, 39, was attacked while addressing a small crowd in a park on Saturday. Police arrested a 15-year-old suspect at the scene, local media say. His wife, Maria Claudia […]
