The Kenyan government has revealed plans to permanently archive condolence messages sent following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Tributes from governments, organizations, and individuals around the world have been compiled into bound volumes, which will be preserved for posterity in national institutions. Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’oei announced the initiative […]
The government has commissioned the Sondu-Ndhiwa-Homa Bay-Awendo 132kV transmission line, a major upgrade expected to significantly improve electricity reliability across Nyanza and parts of Western Kenya. Implemented by the State Department of Energy in collaboration with the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO), the project aims to ease long-standing strain on the regional power network. Interior […]
The Ugandan government has moved swiftly to contain diplomatic fallout triggered by a series of controversial social media remarks made by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, with officials signalling that his comments do not reflect the official position of the State. In a rare public climbdown, the outspoken army chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni issued […]
Tensions flared on Wednesday as the United Opposition (UO) confronted the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in a heated meeting that ended with stark accusations and a controversial announcement by Opposition leader. According to the UO, the discussions, meant to address election preparedness and transparency, instead exposed what they called “systemic bias” within the […]
Kenyans can now directly participate in the ownership of a major state asset following the public offering of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) shares, which are selling at Ksh 9 per share. The government announced that the shares have officially gone public, allowing ordinary Kenyans, institutional investors, and international buyers to invest in the strategic energy […]
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused the State of resisting transparency over the ongoing sale of shares in key public assets, including Safaricom and the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), saying the process is being shielded from public scrutiny to benefit a powerful few. Speaking during a public forum, Nyoro argued that the government is unwilling […]
Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has made explosive claims about events surrounding Kenya’s post-election violence, alleging a coordinated effort to suppress evidence of killings during the period. Speaking on a podcast interview with Mwafreeka on Thursday, Mwangi said he was present in several hotspots during the violence, including Naivasha and the Kiambaa area. He claimed […]
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 […]
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused senior State officials of secretly buying massive amounts of shares in Safaricom and Kenya Pipeline, raising concerns over transparency in ongoing public share sales. Speaking to a group of young investors, Nyoro, who is himself a major shareholder in Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), claimed he has credible […]
The United Opposition has broken its silence on a high-profile meeting with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) at Anniversary Towers today, citing concerns over electoral credibility ahead of the 2027 general elections. The delegation, led by ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alongside Kalonzo Musyoka of the Wiper Patriotic Front, Martha Karua of PLP, Eugene […]