Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former President Uhuru Kenyatta have maintained a complicated political relationship marked by both cooperation and tension, illustrating the shifting alliances and strategic manoeuvres that define Kenya’s contemporary political landscape. Their dynamic — at times warm, at times fraught — reflects broader realignments in national politics as leaders navigate succession, influence […]
Kenya is losing enormous amounts of public revenue through trade-related fraud, a problem that continues to weaken the country’s finances and intensify its debt burden. Financial analysts warn that illicit practices in international trade are quietly costing the country trillions of shillings, money that would otherwise support public services and reduce reliance on borrowing. At […]
The national government has launched an investigation into burial practices at Lang’ata Cemetery following mounting concerns that some interments may have been conducted without proper verification of the deceased’s identity or a valid cause of death certificate. The probe aims to determine whether burials have complied with legal and health requirements or if irregularities have […]
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a strong warning to the public against participating in the practice of giving money bouquets, saying the trend can lead to misuse of currency and undermine the integrity of Kenya’s monetary system. The bank says well-intentioned cultural customs that involve gifting large sums of cash in elaborate […]
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has sharply criticised Senator Rodgers Cheruiyot, accusing him of promoting tribal divisions and undermining unity within Nakuru County’s political landscape. The remarks mark a fresh escalation in a widening rift between two of the region’s most influential leaders, whose disagreements have increasingly played out in public. At a recent political gathering, […]
A court has extended orders blocking payments totaling Sh62 billion to suppliers accused of being part of a ghost contracts scandal involving the National Youth Service (NYS). The extension follows legal action aimed at preventing the release of public funds to entities linked to controversial tenders and alleged fraud, including individuals associated with former NYS […]
A court has dismissed a hate speech case against Member of Parliament (MP) Salasya after he issued a public apology for remarks that had sparked controversy and accusations of promoting divisive speech. The decision brings an end to a legal process that attracted attention from both supporters and critics, highlighting ongoing debates about the boundaries […]
Kenya’s transport system was thrown into disarray as a nationwide matatu strike paralysed public transport, leaving commuters stranded, roads congested and ordinary life disrupted in urban and peri‑urban centres. The action, called by matatu operators and drivers, saw thousands of privately owned minibuses — the backbone of Kenya’s public transport — remain off the road, […]
The Katiba Institute, a constitutional rights advocacy organisation, has moved to the High Court seeking rejection of an application filed by advisors to President William Ruto, arguing that the matter is legally flawed and should not proceed. The petition — now before a Nairobi court — raises important questions about constitutional interpretation, public interest and […]
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the leading causes of cervical cancer, a disease that kills thousands of women worldwide every year — and Kenya is no exception. But health experts are urging the nation to embrace a powerful and effective tool in the fight against this preventable cancer: the HPV vaccine. Cervical cancer develops […]