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Oparanya: Chasing out Sifuna was a Blunder
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has claimed that the recent activities happening in their ODM Party have made it hard campaigning for William Ruto. Speaking in a local party function on Friday, Oparanya stated that the current ODM leadership has mismanaged the unity of the party especially on matters Edwin Sifuna. “Mmefanya kazi yetu kuwa…
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Late Kiaraho’s Aide Samuel Muchina Nyaga Wins UDA Ticket for Ol Kalou By-Election
Samuel Muchina Nyaga has emerged as the United Democratic Alliance candidate for the upcoming Ol Kalou Constituency by-election scheduled for July 16, after winning the party primaries held on Friday, May 8. Nyaga, who previously worked as the personal assistant to the late David Kiaraho, secured victory in a tightly contested race that drew 10…
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Truphena Muthoni Breaks Another World Record
Environmentalist Truphena Muthoni is seeking a new place in the record books after embracing 1,234 trees on Friday, May 8, in an attempt to surpass the Guinness World Record for the highest number of trees hugged by one person within an hour. The standing benchmark is 1,123 trees, set by Abubakar Tahiru in Auburn on…
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High Court Orders Safaricom to Pay Businessman KSh 1.4 Billion Over Mobile Wallet App Infringement
The High Court has ordered Safaricom PLC to pay businessman Peter Nthei Muoki KSh 1.4 billion in damages after finding that the telecommunications giant infringed on the MTIN Mobile Wallet USSD application and continued using the innovation without authorization. In the ruling, the court held that Safaricom negligently adopted and deployed features linked to Muoki’s…
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Oburu Oginga Breaks Silence After 2-Week Absence, Says he is Healthy and Playing Golf in Kisumu
After nearly two weeks out of the public spotlight, veteran Oburu Oginga has reappeared and moved to silence speculation about his health and whereabouts. In a video shared on Friday, May 8, the senior Orange Democratic Movement figure assured supporters that he is well, saying he is currently in Kisumu enjoying time with friends and…
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Faith Odhiambo Warns Parliament Against Rubber-Stamping Finance Bill 2026
Former LSK President Faith Odhiambo has raised concerns over the proposed Finance Bill 2026, urging Parliament to thoroughly scrutinise the legislation before approving it. In a detailed statement on Friday May 8, Odhiambo said every Kenyan deserves to understand what is contained in the Bill, which was published on April 30 and is now before…
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Outrage as Karen Nyamu Faces Backlash Over Remarks to Visiting Student in Senate
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu is facing growing public criticism after remarks she made in the Senate chambers during a session meant to welcome a visiting student from Kajiado County sparked outrage online. The student, described as a Grade 10 learner, had reportedly visited the Senate gallery to observe proceedings and gain a better understanding of…
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James Orengo: United Opposition Can Join Linda Mwananchi Instead
James Orengo has declared that the Linda Mwananchi movement is not part of the recently formed United Opposition, insisting that the new political formation will chart its own independent path. Speaking during an interview with Jeff Koinange, the Siaya County governor dismissed suggestions that Linda Mwananchi was seeking to join the opposition coalition. When asked…
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Government Increases eCitizen Service Charges
The cost of accessing government services through eCitizen is set for a major shake-up after the National Treasury proposed new charges that could see some users pay up to Ksh100 in convenience fees. The proposed increase is contained in the Public Finance Management (e-Citizen System Management) Regulations, 2026, introduced by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi,…
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Gachagua Alleges Ruto has Planted Moles in Opposition, Hints at Kioni
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that President William Ruto has already infiltrated the United Opposition. Speaking today in Murang’a, the outspoken DCP Party leader nearly named Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni as the person allegedly working for Ruto within the opposition ranks. “He is pretending to be with us, but in reality,…
