Concerns raised by foreign governments over Tanzania’s recent election turmoil have continued to attract global attention, with a new joint statement calling for accountability and respect for human rights. The message from the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway and 13 other European nations paints a troubling picture of what followed the country’s elections, pointing to deadly
Political Ringside became part of the national conversation as Kenyans tried to understand what Raila Odinga’s death means for the country. His passing on October 15, 2025, has created a moment of deep reflection and uncertainty. Odinga died in India after suffering a cardiac arrest while receiving treatment for long-term health problems that included diabetes,
Kenya’s Church leaders have delivered one of their most damning assessments of President William Ruto’s government, accusing the administration of systematic failures that have plunged the nation into deepening turmoil. In an unprecedented statement released yesterday, clerics warned that Kenya has become “a devastated nation” teetering on the brink of collapse. The religious leaders painted
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro sold 3.08 million shares of Kenya Power with a current market value of Sh37.8 million in the six months to June 2025, booking part of his profitable investment in the electricity distributor. The sale reduced his holdings to 26.9 million at the end of June this year compared to
The wider concern around Platinum Credit goes far beyond a single complaint, and many Kenyans have increasingly questioned how the company handles people’s personal information. For years, stories have surfaced about lenders using phone numbers, contact lists, and other private details in ways that customers never agreed to. This latest case adds to those concerns,
The United Nations has issued a stern warning to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni over the detention of activists and opposition figures ahead of next month’s general elections. UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk expressed deep concern over what he described as “arbitrary apprehension and detention” of political opponents and civil society activists in Uganda. Türk
Trouble is boiling over in Busia as the man celebrated for building St. Elizabeth Specialist Hospital now faces a storm of his own making. Dr John Matsekhe, the Kenyan born US based doctor who poured billions into a flashy medical empire, is being unmasked not for his business dealings but for abandoning his own child.
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has fined Directline Assurance Company KSh 85 million. The penalty comes after the insurer was found misusing its buyer power against two Nairobi garages. The garages provide services such as panel beating, spray painting and mechanical repairs. They were contracted by Directline in 2023 and 2024 to fix vehicles
Mwelekeo Insights has recently drawn attention to the growing influence of youth voices in Kenya, especially through its Mwelekeo TV episodes that blend research with real stories. In their latest feature, the discussion highlights how student activism continues to shape Kenya’s politics, using Ndege Serikal’s journey to show how young people learn to challenge power,
Questions around a major drug seizure have pushed the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to issue a firm clarification after rumours emerged suggesting some of its officers stole part of a large methamphetamine haul valued at Sh8.14 billion (USD 63 million). The drugs, weighing 1,024 kilogrammes, were confiscated on October 25, 2025, during a joint maritime