A new report has revealed worrying claims about how billions of shillings are being lost through shady government deals involving top officials. The report, which was released by the Africa Centre for Open Governance (Africog) and Okoa Uchumi, exposes a system that is draining the country’s resources through corrupt mega-projects, hidden loans, and poor planning.
Former nominated United Democratic Alliance (UDA) senator Gloria Orwoba has come out to express deep regret for voting in favour of the impeachment of Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua from his position as Deputy President. Her remarks have taken many by surprise, especially those who knew her as a firm supporter of President William Ruto and his
By Musa Maridhawa Though undoubtedly a global heritage, Kenya’s wildlife has long exacted a heavy toll on communities that live alongside wildlife. Between 2014 and 2023 alone, over 500 lives were lost, and 30,000 livelihoods affected by encounters with elephants, lions and buffaloes. Delays in compensating affected parties only ends up deepening distrust between authorities
In a report shared by Kenyan.co.ke, over 60,000 Kenyan livelihoods are at risk as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) nears its expiry in September 2025. This agreement has allowed Kenya to export goods to the United States without paying duties for over 20 years. Factories that depend on this deal, such as the
Prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has returned to Kenya after being deported from Tanzania under unclear and troubling circumstances. His family confirmed on Thursday that he was brought back into the country by road and abandoned in Ukunda, a small town along Kenya’s coast. Mwangi, who had been detained earlier this week in Tanzania’s
Recent developments indicate a big shift in the relationship between Kenya and the United States of America, raising concerns about the future of President William Ruto’s administration. This shift has not gone unnoticed, with many political analysts now suggesting that the US has started to distance itself from Ruto. If this trend continues, it could
Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo has warned Kenyans about a secret plan to shift the Public Seal from the Attorney General’s office to the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei. According to Amollo, this move has no legal backing and might go against the Constitution. He believes the government is trying to change key functions without
By Eugenia Kindaruma In the sun-scorched plains of Kajiado County, Peter Kilukei once watched helplessly as an elephant trampled him, and nearly claimed his life back in 2016. For nearly a decade, his pursuit for compensation remained unresolved. His story mirrors Kenya’s broader struggle to reconcile conservation with community survival. Yet today, though amid lingering
Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Kipchumba Sudi has backed Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu’s move to deport six Kenyan activists who had travelled to attend a court session involving Tanzanian opposition figure Tundu Lissu. According to Sudi, the activists overstepped their boundaries by getting involved in the legal affairs of another country while there are many
Why we should pursue patriotism without losing our soul in a globalised era
By Francis Kimanene As we know it now, globalisation dissolves borders and homogenises cultures forcing nations to grapple with preserving their unique identities while embracing modernity subscribed to across multiple jurisdictions. A country with 45 people-groups and a colonial past with an obstinate footprint, Kenya exemplifies this state of affairs. Whatever we find ourselves contending