Members of Parliament are once again pushing laws that many see as direct attacks on free speech and digital freedoms. The proposed Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024 gives the government sweeping powers to interfere with phones, computers, websites, and entire digital platforms, claiming it is to curb crimes like terrorism, child pornography, and
Tea farmers across Kenya are upset after receiving much smaller bonuses this year. Normally, these payments are given once a year in addition to their monthly earnings, but many farmers say the amounts have dropped sharply. The biggest declines have been reported in the Rift Valley. In Kericho and Bomet, some farmers earned as little
Kericho politics have taken a sharp turn with the resignation of Agriculture County Executive Committee Member, Magerer Langat, who stepped down just a day before he was expected to appear before the county assembly committee investigating him. His exit has added a layer of tension to an already heated political environment, raising questions about fairness,
Sifuna had built his image as one of the loudest critics of Nairobi leadership, constantly questioning why the county was not delivering on its promises. His words always circled around the governor’s slogan “Lazima Nairobi iWork,” which he said was far from reality. But since April 29, 2025, his voice has strangely faded, leaving many
Allies of President William Ruto have launched scathing attacks on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta after his recent remarks criticizing the Kenya Kwanza administration. During a Jubilee Party National Delegates Conference (NDC), Uhuru accused the government of failing to address key challenges facing Kenyans, including the high cost of living and poor service delivery. His comments
For months, farmers in Embu and Kirinyaga have been dealing with unexplained livestock losses, and now detectives say they have caught three people linked to the thefts. The suspects are believed to be part of a stock theft syndicate that has been ferrying animals across counties under the cover of darkness. The coordinated police operation
Herman Manyora has raised concerns about the political future of Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, warning that her ambition to become Kiambu governor in 2027 could easily fail if she continues clashing with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In his view, Wamuchomba was once among the politicians who had a strong chance of unseating the current
The arrival of Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve’s body at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport marked a painful moment for both his family and the National Police Service. The officer, who lost his life in a road accident on September 1 while serving in Haiti under the Multinational Security Support Mission, was brought home to a solemn
Kenya’s opposition is facing serious challenges as unity among its leaders continues to fade. What was once seen as a strong force against the government is now slowly breaking apart, leaving many wondering if it can survive long enough to remain relevant ahead of the 2027 elections. Leaders who once spoke with one voice are
A fresh legal battle is now unfolding over the government’s affordable housing plan after a petition was lodged in court by the Kenya Human Rights Commission and several other civic groups. The matter has drawn attention because it questions the very foundation of one of President William Ruto’s flagship projects. The petition, filed at the