Presidential hopeful Miguna Miguna has raised hard-hitting questions over the late Raila Odinga’s inner circle and family relations, reigniting debate following recent claims by Winnie Odinga that she did not know Oketch Sallah well. In a lengthy Thursday statement, Miguna said attacks directed at Oketch Sallah were “hypocritical, unreasonable and malicious,” even as he clarified […]
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza was impeached after sustained pressure from Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), who accused her administration of mismanaging county resources and allegedly allowing her husband and close associates undue influence in county affairs. The accusations, which she strongly denied, centred on claims of governance failures, strained relations with the assembly, […]
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced mandatory eyesight testing for all drivers in Kenya, following a sharp rise in road accidents attributed to poor visibility. The phased nationwide programme was officially launched in Nairobi County, with the authority saying the move is aimed at reducing preventable deaths caused by impaired vision. The […]
A taxi passenger was rushed to hospital in the early hours of Sunday after a giant billboard collapsed onto a taxi car along Ngong Road, causing injuries and disrupting traffic. The incident occurred at around 3:00 am on Sunday, January 25, opposite Prestige Plaza, when the billboard reportedly gave way under its own weight and […]
President William Ruto has directed all learners across the country to report to school starting Friday, regardless of financial constraints or lack of school uniforms. Speaking in Meru during the disbursement of funds under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) business support programme, the President ordered all provincial administration officers to ensure the directive […]
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has called on students aspiring to join universities and colleges to take part in the inaugural National Career Conference and Exhibition 2026, an event designed to help learners make informed education and career choices ahead of the placement exercise. In a statement, KUCCPS said the three-day […]
A Nakuru hotel that recently made headlines after its visibly frustrated owner broke down over low customer turnout is now enjoying a dramatic turnaround, having been filled to capacity for the second consecutive day. The unexpected surge in guests comes just days after the owner’s(Harriet Akinyi) emotional appeal highlighted the struggles many businesses and more […]
Francis Atwoli has been re-elected unopposed as the Secretary General of the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union (KPAWU), extending his long-standing leadership of one of the country’s most influential labour unions. Atwoli, a veteran trade unionist and a prominent national figure in labour relations, retained the position after no challenger emerged during the union’s […]
Uganda’s long-serving leader Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected president for a seventh term, according to results announced by the Electoral Commission. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer was declared the winner on Saturday, January 17, after securing 71.65 per cent of the total votes cast, equivalent to 7,946,772 votes, in an election that has […]
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has rejected Uganda’s preliminary presidential election results, accusing electoral officials and the state of manipulating the process, as reports emerged that security forces carried out a late-night operation at his residence. In a statement shared on social media, the National Unity Platform (NUP) president urged supporters […]