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Kaluma Says ODM-UDA Talks Depend on Zoning Agreement and Respect
Homa Bay County Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has said that ongoing negotiations between ODM and UDA can only succeed if the ruling party agrees to the principle of zoning. Speaking on Saturday, Kaluma emphasized that for any meaningful collaboration to take shape, UDA must respect the agreement that key elective positions are rotated among…
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Malala Claims Missing SHA Billions can be Traced to Ndii, Duale
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has alleged that President William Ruto’s chief economic adviser, David Ndii, is among individuals with knowledge of the whereabouts of the KSh 11 billion reportedly lost under the Social Health Authority (SHA). Speaking during an interview on Spice FM on Tuesday morning, Malala claimed that David Ndii’s wife is…
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Late Fidel Odinga’s Mansion in Nakuru Remains Unfinished
The multi-million shilling mansion of the late Fidel Odinga in Nakuru’s Millimani estate remains incomplete, years after his passing. The luxurious property, intended as a family residence, has been left to deteriorate, a situation largely attributed to ongoing legal disputes following Fidel Odinga’s death years ago. Court proceedings over inheritance and ownership have stalled construction,…
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Thousands Face job Losses as KOKO Networks Folds Business in Kenya
The sudden closure of KOKO Networks in Kenya has left over 700 employees without jobs, sending shockwaves through communities that depended on the company for their livelihoods. The energy startup, known for providing clean cooking fuels and innovative energy solutions, cited political, financial, and operational challenges as the reasons for its exit from the Kenyan…
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Trump Administration Rejects Uganda’s Muhoozi Apologies
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, the powerful chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has rejected Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s public apology, branding it empty and inadequate while calling for tougher sanctions against Uganda. In a statement released on Friday, January 30, Senator Risch said Muhoozi- who is the son of President Yoweri Museveni – had…
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KOKO Networks Shuts Down Operations in Kenya Following Frustrating Business Environment
KOKO Networks, a climate technology company operating in Kenya and other parts of Africa, has announced the closure of its operations in Kenya, sending shockwaves across the country. The announcement was communicated to customers through mass text messages sent by the company’s founder, Greg Murray, who described the decision as “unavoidable” and asked users to…
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Why Poverty is the First born of Excuses
“Excuse” is often the silent saboteur of ambition and progress. People give themselves reasons why they can’t start, act, or persevere: “I don’t have time,” “I lack resources,” “It’s too late,” or “I’m not ready.” Each excuse is like a tiny chain holding someone back from taking ownership of their life. The danger is that…
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Kenya to Preserve Global Tributes Honoring Raila Odinga
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…
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New 132kV Transmission Line Boosts Power Reliability in Nyanza, Western Kenya
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…
