Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has sharply criticized the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for what he called “legal gymnastics” to avoid following the constitutional 90-day limit for holding by-elections. In a post on his official X account on Thursday, August 14, 2025, Sifuna expressed his frustration over the commission’s latest press release, which sought
Former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has made serious claims that thousands of people from Kisii and Nyamira counties are being promised Ksh100,000 each to attend an event at State House on Friday, August 15. Speaking during a TV interview, Orwoba said mobilizers have been reaching out to residents directly with the cash offer, creating questions
Kenyans woke up to a serious claim that has sparked questions about what really happens behind the scenes in leadership. Outspoken Member of Parliament Shakeel Shabir has accused President William Ruto’s administration of protecting known drug barons. The allegations have stirred public debate, with many wondering how ordinary citizens can trust the justice system if
Hon. Shakeel Shabir has hit back at President William Ruto’s recent claim that members of the National Assembly are demanding bribes from state offices. In his view, the blame should be directed more towards the executive, which he says plays the bigger role in giving out the bribes that fuel corruption. Speaking openly on the
China has recently confirmed the import of 54 tonnes of macadamia nuts from Kenya, raising questions given Kenya’s recent ban on the export of raw macadamias. According to Chinese authorities, the shipment took 30 days to reach Hunan Province and was purchased directly from an African supplier. Du Xiaohui, Director-General of the Department of African
Dr. Duncan Oburu Ojwang‘ has formally declined President William Ruto’s nomination to serve as the Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). In a letter addressed to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Dr. Ojwang’ cited personal reasons and a perceived conflict of interest as the basis for his decision, effectively halting the
The Mwelekeo Insights public opinion poll has shed light on how Kenyans aged 30 and above view the actions of Generation Z following the June 2024 protests. Conducted between March 1 and March 20, 2025, the survey involved 16,800 participants from all 47 counties. Its aim was to understand older Kenyans’ opinions on the younger
Sections of Kenyan employees were given relief on Tuesday as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced tax breaks on gratuity payments earned after July 1. This reform, enacted by the Finance Act of 2025, effectively implies that employees would retain more of their end-of-service compensation in a policy shift aimed at lessening the burden on
The Democratic Action Party Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has accused President William Ruto of plotting to infiltrate the party by using frivolous petitions aimed at changing its leadership. Speaking to the press on Tuesday after the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, Wamalwa warned that such efforts would fail, insisting that DAP-K is united
In the past five days, Kenya has witnessed the tragic loss of at least 80 lives on its roads, a figure that has left many citizens deeply concerned about the state of road safety in the country. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir on Monday announced that his ministry had begun nationwide safety audits and inspections