In a tragic turn of events, former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga, has passed away from a cardiac arrest while in Kerala, India. According to reports from the Press Trust of India, the veteran opposition leader suffered a sudden heart attack and was unable to be revived. He died at the hospital where he […]
The Harambee Stars finally ended their home win drought in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a convincing 5-0 victory over Seychelles at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The result not only delighted the fans but also restored some pride after last week’s 3-1 loss to The Gambia. Coach Benni McCarthy made six […]
Kitale town has become increasingly vulnerable to a wave of teenage criminal gangs, whose reign of terror is affecting residents across the community. Armed with crude weapons, these youths engage in robbery, burglary, and other violent acts—striking mostly under the cover of night. Many are known to disguise themselves as boda boda (motorcycle taxi) operators, […]
Following her appointment as Vice-Chair of the Panel of Experts on Compensation for Demonstration, Public Protest, and Riot Victims—by President William Ruto—LSK President Faith Odhiambo has vowed to reform Kenya’s justice process to be swifter, more equitable, and firmly centred on victims. Odhiambo recounted poignant interactions with families still waiting for justice—for instance, the tragic […]
For nearly a century, St Mary’s Mission Hospital in Mumias was a trusted source of medical care for families across Western Kenya. On June 3, that legacy came to an abrupt end. The 93-year-old Catholic institution closed its doors after sinking into a financial crisis driven by unpaid government health claims totaling Sh180 million. The […]
The United Nations is expanding its presence in Kenya, relocating a number of regional and global operations from UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women to Nairobi—while keeping their main headquarters in New York. This move is part of a broader push to enhance cost-efficiency, sustainability, and the UN’s footprint in the Global South. The expansion centers […]
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called for the immediate termination of the Hustler Fund, warning that the flagship Bottom‑Up Economic initiative has failed those it aimed to serve. In a scathing new report titled “Failing the Hustlers”, KHRC asserts that the programme is fundamentally flawed and beyond reform. Launched by the government in […]
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has declared that President William Ruto is all but unbeatable in the 2027 general election, describing his re-election as a foregone conclusion. Speaking recently in Uasin Gishu, Mudavadi argued that Ruto’s bold decision-making and strategic alliances have fortified his mandate, making it “very difficult” for any competitor to emerge victorious. […]
President William Ruto has fulfilled his pledge by awarding KSh 1 million to each member of the Harambee Stars squad and their technical team following a thrilling 1‑0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the opening match of CHAN 2024 at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday, August 3, 2025. In total, 42 million shillings was disbursed, […]
Siaya County has been engulfed by public concern following the prolonged disappearance of Governor James Orengo and Deputy Governor William Oduol from public duties. Their absence, which has lasted more than a month, has forced residents and civic groups to demand clarity from county leadership. The last confirmed sighting of Governor Orengo was on June […]