Political Ringside recently hosted a discussion on the Finance Bill 2026, focusing on what the proposed legislation could mean for Kenya, especially for young people who continue to play an active role in national conversations about governance and economic policy. Although the bill has not yet been presented in Parliament, it has already sparked debate
A wave of student unrest and related security incidents has forced the closure of several secondary schools across Kenya during the second term of 2026, raising concerns about safety, discipline, and learning conditions in boarding schools. According to reports, multiple institutions have either been closed indefinitely or temporarily suspended as administrators work alongside authorities to
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested the Clerk of the Nyamira County Assembly in connection with the alleged misappropriation of public funds earmarked for the construction of an office block project valued at more than Sh30 million. The arrest marks a significant development in an ongoing investigation into suspected corruption and procurement irregularities surrounding
High Court rules company cannot seek similar interim relief after moving dispute to the Court of Appeal Bia Tosha suffered another legal setback after the High Court dismissed its latest application seeking to stop completion of the proposed Diageo–Asahi transaction involving East African Breweries PLC (EABL). In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the court held
It has come to our attention that a fraudulent document purporting to be an official communication from Bolt Kenya is currently circulating on social media and messaging platforms. The document falsely claims that Bolt will cease operations in the Kenyan market effective 8th June 2026. We wish to categorically state that this document is fake
Seven students connected to the untimely Utumishi Girls senior school dormitory fire have told police their main goal as to why they set the Meline Waithera dormitory on fire which unfortunately killed 16 students and left 79 others severely injured. According to them their main goal of setting the dormitory on fire was because they
Mwelekeo TV hosted a discussion with Tim Ogaji that focused on one of the most talked-about government projects in Kenya, the Affordable Housing Programme. During the conversation, Ogaji responded to some of the questions many Kenyans have been asking about the project, including who qualifies, how the houses are allocated, and what the long-term goals
Mwelekeo TV recently aired an informative discussion that helped viewers better understand cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, blockchain technology, and Web3. During the episode, host Dkt. Isaac Kweyu sat down with Joshua James Osemobo, an engineer and Web3 growth manager with extensive experience across Africa, to break down these often complex topics into simple concepts that ordinary people
President William Ruto has directed the formation of a National Response Committee to strengthen Kenya’s preparedness and response to the Ebola outbreak affecting neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.In a statement issued on Thursday, May 28, the President said the committee will be chaired by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and will coordinate a
Mwelekeo Insights, widely recognized as one of the top research firms in Kenya, has sparked a national conversation after revealing early findings from a new public survey on how Kenyans are coping with the rising cost of living. In a message shared on X, the research organization said it gathered views from thousands of citizens