Residents of Kawangware were left in awe on Tuesday evening after Finnish President Alexander Stubb and First Lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb made a surprise visit to the informal settlement in Nairobi, turning what was an ordinary day into an unforgettable experience for many locals. The visit was part of a bigger plan to assess how far
Finland’s President, Alexander Stubb, has praised the historic Kenyan Gen Z movement that emerged during the anti-government protests in June last year, describing it as a significant demonstration of democracy. Speaking during his three-day State visit to Kenya, President Stubb shared his thoughts in an exclusive interview with Citizen TV, emphasizing that the protests, which
President William Ruto is facing growing criticism after nominating new members to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. The uproar began when reports showed that some of the names on the list are relatives of key political figures such as Junet Mohamed and close allies of Josephat Nanok. This has raised serious questions about fairness
In a tweet shared by Kenya Times, a new report from the National Police Service (NPS) has revealed how police officers are distributed among different ethnic communities in Kenya. The report was presented by Inspector General Douglas Kanja to the Senate Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity, and Regional Integration on Monday, May 9th, 2025.
Dr. Nayana Patel, a fertility specialist from India, has recently opened a new clinic in Nairobi called the Nulife Advanced Fertility Centre. This move has caused widespread concern due to her controversial history in India, where she was accused of exploiting poor women through commercial surrogacy. Dr. Patel first gained attention in 2004 after helping
Kenya’s national security is now facing serious risks due to lack of money, according to the National Intelligence Service (NIS). On Monday, May 12, the Director General of NIS, Noordin Haji, raised alarm about the current situation. While addressing the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Defense, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations, Haji said that border security
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed claims that he publicly scolded Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku during a recent government function in Embu County. The rumours started spreading after a consultative meeting with elders in Mbeere North, where some people suggested that Kindiki had attacked Ruku’s performance and loyalty to the government. These claims
By Japheth Imanene In a sharp rebuke of ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s legal strategy, the Court of Appeal last week has dismissed attempts to challenge the legitimacy of a judicial bench that overturned a controversial order blocking the swearing-in of his successor, Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki. The judgment exposed the fragility of Gachagua’s
The Judiciary, once seen by many Kenyans as a symbol of fairness and independence, is now facing serious questions after new revelations from the Auditor General’s report. The report as stated by People Daily, covering the 2023/2024 financial year, places the Judiciary at the center of a troubling Ksh 2 billion accountability crisis. This has
Oburu Oginga has sent a strong message to President William Ruto, making it clear that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will only support his re-election bid in 2027 if the Kenya Kwanza government delivers development. Oburu, known for his political experience and calm demeanor, did not hold back his words. He warned that ODM is