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Natembeya Quits DAP-K After Rift With Wamalwa Ahead of 2027 Polls
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has announced his departure from the Democratic Action Party–Kenya (DAP-K), citing irreconcilable differences with party leader Eugene Wamalwa over the party’s strategic direction ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Wednesday, July 8, Natembeya said Wamalwa rejected his proposal to transform DAP-K from a predominantly regional outfit into a…
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The Rise of Gen Z, Insecurity, and Unemployment
Kenya stands at a crossroads. The country’s youthful population is one of its greatest assets, yet persistent unemployment and inequality threaten to turn this demographic advantage into a source of frustration. Many young people leave school with aspirations for productive careers only to encounter a labor market that offers too few opportunities. The resulting sense…
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The High Cost of Political Patronage: How Unemployment Leaves Youth Vulnerable to Manipulation
Many young people in Kenya, particularly educated but unemployed graduates, are increasingly finding themselves working for politicians as unofficial spokespersons and campaign surrogates rather than in stable professional roles. Their predicament reflects the harsh reality of economic hardship. Instead of being empowered to demand sound policies and meaningful opportunities, some are drawn into defending political…
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David Karuri Maina’s Ordeal Highlights Delays in Police Compensation After Line-of-Duty Injury
During the June 2024 Gen Z protests against the Finance Bill, Police Constable David Karuri Maina, who was attached to the Rapid Deployment Unit of the National Police Service, was deployed in Nairobi’s central business district to disperse demonstrators. According to reports, he sustained catastrophic injuries while handling a tear-gas launcher when a canister detonated…
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Bungoma MP Defends The Standard as Wetang’ula Threatens Legal Action
MP Jack Wamboka has dismissed National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s threat to sue The Standard over a report alleging that he influenced the appointment of relatives and close associates to government positions, describing the planned legal action as “hogus.” The Bungoma County legislator maintained that the newspaper’s story was accurate and fact-based, adding that he…
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Kenya’s Meat Export Ambitions Depend on Winning the Fight Against Drug Resistance
Kenya’s drive to transform livestock into a KSh450 billion industry will require more than higher production; it will also depend on safeguarding animal and public health. Speaking at the Kenya Meat Conference 2026 in Nyeri, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe warned that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could derail the country’s expansion plans…
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Missing KFS Lawyer Esther Wairimu Keige Found Dead in Juja Coffee Plantation
The search for missing Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige has ended in tragedy after her body was discovered in a coffee plantation in Juja, Kiambu County, nearly a month after she mysteriously disappeared. The 54-year-old advocate had been missing since June 10 after leaving her office along Kiambu Road. Her…
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James Orengo’s Warning is Coming Back to Haunt Politicians Like Samuel Atandi
James Orengo once warned politicians that one day they would face the consequences of the politics they cultivate. His famous observation was: “Sometimes revolutions eat their own children… governments eat their own people.” For months, Sam Atandi has been seen distributing handouts to groups of young people, often describing them as supporters. Not long ago,…
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Why the Proposal to tap SACCO Savings has Sparked Public Anxiety
Few financial institutions enjoy as much trust among ordinary Kenyans as Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs). For decades, they have helped millions of workers, farmers, traders, and small business owners save money, access affordable loans, and build financial security. It is therefore unsurprising that any proposal suggesting greater government access to SACCO funds triggers…
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Why Succeeding Late is Also Advantageous
Those who succeed later in life often didn’t choose the delay – it simply happened. Along the way, they were tested, disappointed, and forced to grow through difficult experiences. These are resilient people who understand that no one is coming to rescue them and that success is never owed to anyone. They keep showing up,…
