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ODM Calls NEC Meeting in Mombasa as Party Leader Oburu Odinga Arrives
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party has convened a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting scheduled to take place in Mombasa tomorrow, in what is shaping up to be a critical gathering for the opposition outfit amid growing internal and national political developments. Party leader Oburu Odinga has already arrived in the coastal city ahead of…
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CBK Cuts Benchmark Rate to 8.75% to Boost Lending and Economic Growth
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points, lowering the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 8.75 per cent in a move aimed at boosting credit uptake in the private sector and sustaining economic expansion. The decision was reached by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) during its meeting…
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Jalang’o Declares bid for Nairobi Senate Seat, Setting Stage for 2027 Clash with Sifuna
Lang’ata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwuor, better known as Jalang’o, has openly stated that he plans to enter the race for the Nairobi Senate seat in the 2027 General Election, setting up a potential showdown with ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. The first-term MP, who won the Lang’ata seat on an ODM ticket in 2022,…
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EACC Reshuffles Investigations Leadership to Streamline Operations
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) announced changes in its top management, including a reshuffle of senior officers in the investigations and asset recovery directorates, in a move aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said the changes were part of routine internal adjustments designed to strengthen the commission’s…
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Royal Media Reshuffles Hot96 Lineup, Moves Koinange and Igunza to Drive Show
Royal Media Services (RMS) has announced a major shake-up in its radio programming, signaling a move to refresh its broadcasting lineup and engage listeners with new talent. In a notice released on Monday, February 9, RMS confirmed that veteran journalists Jeff Koinange and Patrick Igunza will no longer host their familiar morning show on Hot96…
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KRA to Rebrand as Kenya Revenue Service in Ksh 1.7B Exercise
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced plans to undergo a major rebranding exercise, changing its name to the Kenya Revenue Service (KRS) at an estimated cost of Sh1.7 billion. The move, officials say, is aimed at modernizing the agency’s image, improving public perception, and enhancing taxpayer compliance across the country. According to KRA, the…
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Carol Omondi Dismisses Junet’s Attempts to Block new Azimio Leadership
Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance Secretary General Carol Omondi has weighed in on the ongoing dispute over the coalition’s leadership changes, dismissing claims that the process has been stalled by the failure to publish a gazette notice. In a pointed statement issued after Junet Mohamed challenged Kalonzo Musyoka to follow the law, Omondi said she…
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Gachagua Accuses Ruto and Mutua of Sending Kenyan Youths to Russia Under False Pretences
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua of misleading young Kenyans into travelling to Russia under the guise of employment, only for them to allegedly end up in active war zones. Speaking on Saturday during a dowry ceremony in Nyeri County, Gachagua claimed that Kenyan youths…
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Kalonzo Accuse Government of Blocking Azimio Kenya Gazettement
Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has accused State House of interfering with Kenya’s multiparty democratic process by blocking the gazettement of what he termed as legitimate leadership changes within the AZIMIO coalition. Speaking from the United States of America, Kalonzo claimed that State House had instructed the Government Printer to stop the publication of…
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Arama Accuses Government of Politicising TSC Teacher Employment Letters
Concerns over political interference in teacher recruitment have resurfaced after Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama accused the government of turning employment into a tool of political patronage. MP Arama claimed that appointment letters issued by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), which should be processed independently, are allegedly being shared out through political channels, particularly State…
