At least six people were injured after a building still under construction collapsed early Wednesday morning at the intersection of Racecourse and Kirinyaga roads in Nairobi’s Central Business District. Police say 12 individuals were successfully pulled from the debris following the incident, which occurred before dawn. The structure that gave way is located near the […]

By Kriss on 02/11/2026

ODM Secretary General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has launched a sharp attack on the Council of Governors (CoG), accusing it of attempting to intimidate the Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) into abandoning its constitutional oversight role. Speaking during the latest PAC sitting in Nairobi, Sifuna dismissed threats by governors to push for changes within […]

By Kriss on 02/11/2026

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 […]

By Kriss on 02/11/2026

President William Ruto has approved the establishment of Ford Foundation offices in Kenya, a notable move coming months after his administration openly clashed with the organisation during the Gen Z–led protests that rocked the country. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, February 10, where the government approved a series of […]

By Kriss on 02/10/2026

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 […]

By Chris_Akali on 02/10/2026

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, […]

By Kriss on 02/10/2026

Elias was known in Kerugoya as a smooth-talking land broker with a smile that inspired trust. He wore crisp shirts, spoke the language of title deeds fluently, and always seemed to know someone at the lands office. That was how he convinced a successful business lady, Margaret Wanjiru, to part with Ksh 4.5 million for […]

By Kriss on 02/10/2026

A sharp political clash has erupted between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika following Gachagua’s allegations of police interference during his recent tour of Nakuru County. In a strongly worded statement addressed to the Inspector General of Police, Gachagua accused the National Police Service (NPS) of abandoning its constitutional duty of […]

By Kriss on 02/10/2026

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 […]

By Kriss on 02/09/2026

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 […]

By Chris_Akali on 02/09/2026

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 […]

By Kriss on 02/09/2026

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has challenged the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leadership to fast-track the removal of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna from his position, accusing him of advancing interests that are no longer aligned with the party’s leadership. Addressing supporters during an ODM rally held yesterday, Sunday, Mbadi said the continued stay of […]

By Chris_Akali on 02/09/2026

On a humid afternoon along Kenyatta Avenue in Mombasa, two small-time thieves blended easily into the ocean of passersby. With practiced ease, they lifted a leather wallet from an Indian businessman who had paused to check his phone outside a shop. Inside was Ksh 80,000 – money meant to restock his struggling business. By the […]

By Kriss on 02/09/2026

Couples planning to formalise their relationships through civil marriage will now enjoy a calmer and more tailored experience following the establishment of a VVIP civil marriage lounge by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), just in time for Valentine’s Day. In a statement released on Sunday, February 7, the OAG said the new facility […]

By Kriss on 02/08/2026

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 […]

By Kriss on 02/08/2026

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 […]

By Kriss on 02/08/2026

Azimio One Kenya Alliance Secretary General Junet Mohamed has sharply rebuked Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka over claims that the State blocked the gazettement of new Azimio party officials, insisting that the coalition’s internal failures – not government interference – are to blame. In a strongly worded response addressed to Kalonzo, Junet dismissed the allegations […]

By Kriss on 02/08/2026

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 […]

By Chris_Akali on 02/07/2026

Former Vice President and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka held a candid and engaging dinner with Kenyans in the diaspora on Thursday evening, discussing the challenges and opportunities facing Kenyans living abroad. During the meeting, Musyoka acknowledged the growing role of the diaspora as a stabilising force for families and communities back home, particularly amid […]

By Kriss on 02/07/2026