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Siasa Ni Ngumu aki! MATIANG’I’s crazy dance while hunting for Gen Z votes sparks reactions

Kenya’s Gen Z is set to play a decisive role in the 2027 presidential race, and politicians are already pulling out all the stops to win their attention. Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i is the latest to make headlines after a video of him attempting popular Gen Z dance moves at a campaign rally went […]

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“Nataka Waanze kuvaa Uniform sasa”Murkomen Orders Maternity Uniforms for Female police

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has spoken out strongly against the lack of maternity uniforms for women serving in Kenya’s uniformed and administrative sectors, calling the situation both unfair and undignified. Murkomen noted that expectant officers—including chiefs, assistant county commissioners, county commissioners, and police officers—are often forced to either proceed on leave or wear civilian […]

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Gov’t Releases Ksh. 1.78B for Inua Jamii Orphans and Vulnerable Children Programme

The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services has disbursed Ksh. 1,783,568,000 to facilitate the June and July 2025 payments under the Inua Jamii programme targeting orphans and vulnerable children. Principal Secretary for the State Department for Children Services, Carren Ageng’o, confirmed that 445,940 beneficiaries will receive the funds. Each household will get Ksh. 4,000, […]

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Kenya Secures KSh780 Billion to Extend SGR from Naivasha to Malaba via Kisumu

Kenya has secured KSh780 billion in funding to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Malaba, passing through Kisumu. The major infrastructure investment is expected to boost regional trade, enhance connectivity, and strengthen Kenya’s position as a transport hub in East Africa. The SGR, which currently runs from Mombasa to Naivasha, has been […]

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Govt Releases Sh4 Billion to Fund Public Servants’ Medical Cover Under SHIF

The government has disbursed Sh4 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to finance medical cover for public servants under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). The announcement was made by Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku, who said the move underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding the […]

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Rigathi Gachagua Addresses DCP Leadership Disputes in Mt Kenya: ‘We Have No Preference’

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intervened to address internal leadership disputes within his newly established political party, the Democracy for Citizenship Party (DCP). The party has been experiencing tensions as various politicians vie for leadership positions ahead of the 2027 General Election. On Saturday, September 6, Gachagua convened a consultative meeting at his Wamunyoro […]

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‎Marsabit family cries for justice after son allegedly shot by KDF officers, later dumped in hospital

‎‎In a distressing incident that has drawn national attention, a 20-year-old man, Guracha Hassan Garbole, is currently battling for his life in a Nanyuki hospital after allegedly being shot by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers. The incident occurred on the evening of August 31, 2025, at Golole trading centre in Karbururi location, Sololo sub-county, during […]