By Murugi Ndwiga Over a hundred women traders in Embu Town are crying out for justice after enduring what they describe as rampant sexual harassment, intimidation, and extortion by county council askaris, locally known as “Kanju.” The traders, who operate in various markets across the town, say the officers have…
Mbadi urges striking dons to accept dues in bids
The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary FCPA John Mbadi have urged dons to accept their owed payments in instalments due to existing fiscal constraints in the government While appearing before the Education Parliamentary Committee on the lecturers’ strike on Tuesday 4th 9 October, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said that…
Eleven people feared dead following a plane crash
At least eleven people are feared dead after a plane with the fatalities crashed at the Tsimba-Matuga area in Matuga Constituency, Kwale County. Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Director General Emile Arao has confirmed that the plane, registration number 5Y-CCA, carrying tourists was heading to Kichwa Tembo in Maasai Mara from Diani before crashing…
Mashujaa Day: President Ruto Posthumously Confers Raila Highest Award
Kenyan President William Ruto has honored the late Raila Odinga the highest honour in Kenya, Chief of the Golden Heart of Kenya (CGH). Speaking during the Mashujaa celebrations at Ithookwe Stadium, in Kitui, Monday Ruto said the award has been conferred in recognition of Raila’s extraordinary contributions and enduring legacy.…
What Killed Raila Odinga, Revealed
It has now emerged that former Prime Minister Raila passed away due to cardiac arrest. According to mathrubhumi.com, an Indian outlet, Raila collapsed during a morning walk on Wednesday at 8:30 am, within the premises of the Ayurvedic facility. It was reported that CPR was administered by the medical team…
State House: President Ruto Meets Ukambani Leaders
President William Ruto with a delegation of leaders from the Ukambani region at State House, Nairobi, October 10, 2025. President William Ruto on Friday hosted a delegation of leaders from the three counties in Ukambani region at State House, Nairobi, to discuss his upcoming tour of the area ahead of…
UDA Affiliated MPS Throw Their Weight Behind UDA Aspirant For Mbeere North By-elections, Leonard Muthende
By Murugi Ndwiga, Eastern Region In a vibrant display of party unity and political power, Members of Parliament affiliated with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have declared unwavering support for Leonard Muthende, the party’s candidate in the upcoming Mbeere North by-election. The show of solidarity unfolded in Siakago Sub-County, where…
Kitui Officer Turns to Music to Welcome Ruto Ahead of Mashujaa Day
As preparations intensify for the Mashujaa Day celebrations to be held in Kitui County on October 20, 2025, a local officer has chosen a unique way to mark the occasion — through song. Prisons officer Cecilia Titus, based in Kitui, has released a heartfelt composition welcoming President William Ruto to…
Kenyan bank partners with Nigerian bank
Access Bank Kenya [PLC] and the National Bank of Kenya [NBK] have jointly signed a new partnership that allows customers of both banks to access basic services seamlessly in-branches, across their networks. The program, which was unveiled on Tuesday 23rd September, will have the tellers in either of these two…
Workers in panic mode as job cuts looms
Kenyans who work in institutions and firms are in panic mode as they stare job loss following the latest move by the Kenya kwanza administration. This is following the new tax measures about to be introduced by the government which has seen even public institutions like public universities unable to…