The National Treasury of Kenya has officially announced the disbursement of Sh14 billion for school capitation. This latest allocation brings the cumulative amount released for educational funding to Sh33 billion for the current financial year. This funding is crucial in supporting the operational costs of public schools and enhancing the quality of education across the
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his co-accused have been found to have a case to answer in the brutal murder of Sharon Otieno. According to reports by the Nation Africa, a Nairobi court ruled that the prosecution had presented enough evidence linking Obado, his personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and former Migori County clerk Casper
Cyprian Nyakundi recently shared on his X handle that Nicholas Nesbitt, the former Chairperson of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), has been formally charged with defrauding Vimal Shah, the CEO of Bidco Africa, of Ksh 102 million. This case revolves around a foreign exchange transaction deal that has raised attention due to the high-profile
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has recently stirred up a heated debate with his comments about CNN journalist Larry Madowo’s reporting methods. Cherargei, who is no stranger to making bold statements, took to social media to question Madowo’s approach to covering the conflict in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In his post, Cherargei asked, “Where
Kenya Airways has once again found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after a frustrated customer, Ken Bonyo, exposed their dishonest practices. Bonyo shared his ordeal on X, revealing how the airline unfairly canceled his return ticket and attempted to extort more money from him. He had booked a round-trip ticket to
Kenya has promised to keep supporting HIV/AIDS patients even after the United States decided to cut foreign aid. This decision by the Trump administration has raised worries about whether patients will still be able to get the lifesaving antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) they need. These drugs are essential for managing HIV and keeping people healthy. Without
Joseph Kairu Wambui, popularly known as Khalif Kairo, a well-known second-hand vehicle dealer, found himself in court once again on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, facing serious allegations of fraud, this is according to the post shared on X by Nyakundi. This time, the case involves a sum of Ksh 3,045,000, which he is accused of
Maverick Aoko, a well-known social media influencer and blogger, recently made shocking revelations on her X (formerly Twitter) account, exposing what she claims to be questionable actions by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. In her post, Aoko accused Sakaja of misusing public funds meant for drainage projects in Nairobi, alleging that the governor used the money
A group of lawmakers closely linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua may soon lose their leadership roles in key parliamentary committees as President William Ruto moves to strengthen his influence over legislative processes. This development follows a directive by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula on January 28, 2025, ordering a reorganization of 18 parliamentary
Fred Matiang’i’s 2027 presidential bid: Can he overcome Ruto’s dominance and win over Gen Z?
Speculation about Fred Matiang’i’s potential candidacy in the 2027 presidential race has intensified, particularly with strong backing from leaders within his Kisii community. The former Interior Cabinet Secretary has gained considerable support from his home region, where many view him as a capable leader who can represent their interests at the highest level. However, his