Raila Odinga’s Fight for Democracy: The Struggle That Shaped Kenya’s Political History
As Kenya remembers Raila Odinga, his legacy is inseparable from the struggle for multiparty democracy, constitutional reform, political freedom and the right of citizens to demand accountability from their leaders. For decades, Raila Amolo Odinga stood…
High Court Upholds Waititu’s Corruption Conviction, Reverses Money Laundering Acquittal
The High Court has upheld the corruption convictions and sentences of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari Ndungu and two co-accused in a case involving a controversial KSh588 million county road contract. In a judgment…
Five Arrested in Meru Illicit Alcohol Crackdown as Police Seize 1,450 Litres of Brews
Police have arrested five suspects in Imenti North, Meru County, and seized more than 1,450 litres of suspected illicit alcohol in an operation targeting the production and distribution of illegal brews. The operation led to the recovery of over 1,200…
Huduma Kenya Explains Ksh150 Cyber Café Fee at All 57 Centres
Huduma Kenya has clarified the Ksh150 fee charged for assisted services at cyber cafés operating within its centres, following concerns over additional costs incurred by Kenyans accessing government services. In a statement issued on October 14, the…
Governors Demand KSh100 Billion More as Counties Clash With National Government Over Funding
Kenya’s 47 county governments have rejected a proposed KSh440.8 billion allocation for the 2027/2028 financial year, demanding at least KSh100 billion more to meet rising wage bills, healthcare costs and expenses linked to devolved functions. The Council…
HiHome Expands Nairobi Presence with New Store at The Hub Karen
HiHome Appliances, a leading retailer of home appliances and electronics, has opened a new store at The Hub Karen, expanding access to quality home products at competitive prices. The store offers products from more than 30 trusted brands, including…
KPC Profit After Tax Jumps 13% to KSh11.58 Billion
Kenya Pipeline Company Plc (KPC) has reported an 8% increase in profit before tax to KSh17.54 billion for the 2026 financial year, as group revenue rose 9% to KSh43 billion. The petroleum transportation and storage company said revenue increased from…
‘Come-We-Stay’ Relationship is not a Marriage Court Rules
A four-year ‘come-we-stay’ relationship does not automatically qualify as a legally recognised marriage in Kenya, a Nakuru court has ruled, dismissing a divorce petition filed by a Kenyan living in the United States. The magistrate dismissed the petition…
EACC Arrests Turkana Nurse, Business Partner Over KSh2.7 Million County Contracts
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Turkana County nurse and his business partner over alleged conflict of interest in the award of county contracts worth KSh2.76 million. The suspects are Gilbert Suleiman Eskuku, a registered…
Sifuna Fires Back at Ruto Over Housing Levy, SHA Deductions and KSh500,000 PAYE
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has intensified his war of words with President William Ruto, accusing the Head of State of focusing on housing levy deductions while ignoring concerns over healthcare contributions, taxation and government spending. In a…