Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially launched a new political party, signaling a significant shift in Kenya’s political landscape. The party, named Sauti Ya Mwananchi (Voice of the People), aims to challenge the current administration and provide an alternative to the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition. Gachagua, who previously served as Deputy President under President […]
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) have initiated a nationwide road safety campaign focusing on two categories of vehicles: private vehicles operating as Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) and commercial vehicles lacking essential safety features. Private Vehicles Operating as PSVs The authorities have observed that some private vehicles […]
Former Kakamega Senator and playwright Cleophas Malala has addressed the controversy surrounding his decision to conduct late-night rehearsals with the Butere Girls’ High School drama team. Speaking in an interview on April 14, Malala explained that the late-night sessions were a response to attempts to hinder the students’ preparation for the National Drama Festival. Malala […]
The Kenyan government has unveiled significant reforms aimed at modernizing the national examination system. Central to these changes is the establishment of the Kenya National Education Assessments Council (KNEAC), which will replace the current Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). This move aligns with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), emphasizing skills and practical assessments over traditional rote […]
Eugene Wamalwa, leader of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), has emphasized the importance of unity between Generation Z and opposition parties as a strategic approach to unseating President William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 general elections. He believes that a cohesive alliance, combining the energy and influence of the youth with the organizational […]
Geoffrey Ruku, the newly nominated Cabinet Secretary for Public Service in President William Ruto’s administration, has declared a net worth of Ksh 377 million. This declaration was made during his vetting session before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on April 14, 2025. Ruku’s nomination to the Cabinet follows his tenure as the Member of Parliament for Mbeere […]
Francis Atwoli, the long-serving Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), has indicated that he may retire following the conclusion of President William Ruto’s tenure. Atwoli, who has held the position since 2001, remarked that he has had the opportunity to serve under all the presidents of Kenya, including Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel […]
The Lang’ata Cemetery in Nairobi is facing potential closure due to public health concerns raised by the Ministry of Health. The cemetery, which has been in use for several decades, is reportedly overcrowded and has been described as posing significant health risks to nearby residents. The Principal Secretary for Health, Mary Muthoni, issued a stern […]
President William Ruto has dismissed the growing “Ruto Must Go” chants across Kenya, labeling them as mere political noise with no substantive impact. Speaking at a burial in Siaya County, Ruto likened the chants to similar slogans from past administrations, stating, “There was Moi must go, then someone else must go, and another one again… […]
A teacher at Butere Girls High School is under scrutiny after the school’s principal accused them of modifying the script of Echoes of War without approval. In a showcause letter, the principal alleges that the teacher inserted politically charged content into the play ahead of its performance at the Regional Drama Festival, held at Chavakali […]