Raila Odinga’s loss of the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship to the Djibouti candidate has left many reflecting on the factors that may have contributed to this outcome. Among these, his endorsement of Johnson Sakaja, the governor of Nairobi, stands out as a pivotal moment that may have played a role in derailing his continental
Moses Wetang’ula, the Speaker of the National Assembly, is facing a serious threat to his position. Taifa Leo reports that efforts to remove him have intensified, especially after he ignored a court ruling that found he had violated the Constitution by declaring Kenya Kwanza as the majority coalition. This renewed push signals a shift in
A new report by NACADA has revealed a worrying trend in drug and substance abuse among university students in Kenya. The study, titled Status of Drugs and Substance Use Among University Students in Kenya, sought to determine the extent of drug and substance misuse in higher learning institutions. The findings showed that nearly half of
The Meru County government has declared an anthrax outbreak among humans. As a result, the county government has ordered the arrest and prosecution of farmers who do not vaccinate their animals. “This is to notify you of the outbreak of the above notifiable disease (anthrax) within Meru County,” said Samuel Njuguna, Deputy County Commissioner. The
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested three traffic police officers for extorting money from motorists and bodaboda riders at the Globe Cinema roundabout in Nairobi. The officers were caught in a morning raid after numerous complaints from members of the public who had been forced to pay
President William Ruto spoke on Friday at a high-level Presidential Breakfast Dialogue in Addis Ababa, where he called for the establishment of an Africa Credit Rating Agency. His remarks were made on the sidelines of the 37th African Union Summit, where he stressed the need for fair and independent assessments of African economies. Ruto pointed
A fresh impeachment motion against National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is gaining momentum as opposition MPs intensify their efforts to remove him from office. The Azimio Coalition has been vocal about its dissatisfaction with Wetang’ula, accusing him of bias in handling parliamentary affairs. One of the key grievances is his decision that declared Kenya Kwanza
According to a report by Kenyans.co.ke, a recent disclosure to the National Assembly has revealed that President William Ruto’s administration borrowed Ksh 68 billion from external lenders between September and December last year. This large debt accumulation has raised concerns about the country’s increasing financial burden and the sustainability of its economic plans. The report,
Shell fuel stations, managed by Vivo Energy Kenya, are once again in the spotlight after another motorist came forward with claims of contaminated fuel causing engine damage. This incident was recently shared by Cyprian Nyakundi on his X page, bringing attention to the growing concerns among Kenyan drivers about the quality of fuel sold at
AU Polls: election process and Impact of economic blocs on voting pattern
The African Union (AU) election process has once again brought leaders together in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to select a new Commission Chairperson. This position carries significant responsibilities, including serving as the Chief Executive Officer, legal representative, and chief accounting officer of the AU. The Chairperson oversees administration, finances, and the implementation of the AU’s objectives