According to nominated MP Sabina Chege, propaganda on social media is driving resentment among Kenyans. The MP has remarked that many of the allegations made against the government on social media forums are false and that many Kenyans are unable to discriminate between falsehoods and realities. According to Chege, the situation has been exacerbated by
Africa Nazarene University (ANU), once considered a leading institution of higher learning, is facing an internal crisis as students, staff, and members of the surrounding community call for a leadership overhaul. The Vice Chancellor, Dr. Stanley Makhosi Bhebhe, is at the center of the storm, with accusations mounting that he has failed to effectively lead
Following President William Ruto’s decision to terminate the Ksh338 billion Adani deals for the renovation of the country’s principal airport and electrical lines, Nelson Amenya has come forward to describe his role as a whistleblower. During an interview with BBC Africa, Amenya revealed that he had documentation about the multibillion-dollar agreement from reliable sources within
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has made a bold statement concerning the deaths of Gen Z youth during protests in Kenya, sparking widespread debate. Kindiki, known for his legal background and measured tone, claimed that law enforcement officials have been wrongly blamed for the killings. He emphasized that external forces, not the police, were responsible
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) has replied to audit reports on the health of county hospitals across the nation. In a statement issued on Thursday, the authority denied the report’s accusations that the quality of pharmaceuticals supplied by Kemsa is uncertain, with incidents of expired or substandard drugs being delivered. The County Public Investments
On Thursday, the administration issued a statement confirming its stated ambitions to host the annual Grammy Awards. The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports issued a statement revealing that, while a deal with Grammy Global Ventures (GGV) was in existence, it did not include hosting the coveted awards. Instead, the government and GGV
Isaac Kalua, the leader of the Green Thinking Action Party of Kenya, has called for an overhaul of the Kenya Forest Service’s (KFS) board of directors, stating that they have failed to safeguard the woods adequately. The appeal comes in the wake of recent cases involving both private and government developers attempting to take portions
In Kenya’s politics, the relationship between the Executive and Parliament is crucial for governance and democracy. President William Ruto’s administration has been noted for its influence over Parliament, raising concerns about the independence of the legislative branch. One prominent example is the swift passage of the controversial Finance Bills of 2023 and 2024. Despite public
EcoBank Kenya’s Secretary, Caroline Mbenge, has found herself at the center of a growing scandal over allegations of fraudulent dealings that threaten the bank’s reputation and financial stability. Mbenge is accused of colluding with fraudsters to defraud clients, including major shareholders, which has placed the bank in a precarious position, risking regulatory sanctions for financial
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), under the leadership of its Managing Director, has recently announced that the Ngong Road/Naivasha Road/Kingara Road junction flyover project in Nairobi is only 20% complete and is now expected to be finished by July 2027. This timeline indicates a total construction period of nearly five years for a project