For countless Kenyans, this Christmas season has not brought the usual joy and celebration. Instead of festive cheer and family gatherings, many households are grappling with soaring prices of basic goods and services, a struggle that has significantly dampened hopes of enjoying the holidays. Across urban centres and rural towns alike, families are feeling the […]
Kenya’s government has unveiled a KSh 4.7 trillion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, a plan the administration says is focused on transforming the economy and improving the daily lives of ordinary citizens, particularly those in the informal sector often referred to as “hustlers.” The budget — tabled in Parliament by President William Ruto — […]
The Ministry of Education has issued a reassurance to parents, learners, and school administrators amid growing confusion over the Grade 10 placement process, insisting that no eligible student will be left out as Kenya transitions fully into the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) senior school phase. As anxiety mounts among parents whose children are awaiting placement into […]
The nativity story is often portrayed as calm and serene — a quiet night, a humble stable, and a newborn child destined to change the world. Yet historians argue that this familiar image masks a much harsher reality. The world into which Jesus was born was marked by political oppression, social instability, fear and uncertainty. […]
A new public opinion survey suggests that the death of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga may make President William Ruto’s path to re-election in 2027 more challenging, contrary to expectations that his absence would ease political competition. Public sentiment across Kenya appears increasingly uncertain about President William Ruto’s prospects of securing a second term following […]
Former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo has died in a tragic road accident along the Naivasha–Eldoret highway, sending shockwaves through Kenya’s political and social circles. The seasoned politician, known for his influential role in the country’s political landscape over several decades, was among those killed when a vehicle collided with a trailer in the […]
Veteran Cameroonian opposition leader Anicet Ekane has died while in military detention, a development that has ignited national and international outrage and renewed concerns over political repression in the country. Ekane, aged 74, had been arrested in late October following demonstrations that challenged the credibility of the recent presidential election. Authorities accused him of inciting […]
In a closely watched series of by-elections held across the country, Boyd Ong’ondo Were emerged victorious in the Kasipul parliamentary race, while the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) swept multiple seats nationwide, setting off fresh political debates ahead of the 2027 General Election. Boyd Were Wins Kasipul Parliamentary Seat The Kasipul constituency election concluded with 27-year-old […]
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has pulled off a major political upset after winning three fiercely contested MCA seats in the latest by-elections, signalling a growing shift in Kenya’s political landscape. The victories , recorded in Narok Town, Kariobangi North in Nairobi, and Kisa East in Western Kenya , mark one of the […]
The father of the late teacher, Albert Omondi Ojwang, has asked the High Court to halt the ongoing murder trial and compel authorities to include Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Kipkoech Lagat as a key suspect. He argues that Lagat played a central role in the chain of events that led to his son’s arrest, […]