The World Bank has approved Ksh16.4 billion to support millions of vulnerable Kenyans through a program known as the Second Kenya Social and Economic Inclusion Project, or KSEIP2. This new project builds on the success of the first one, which helped many poor families improve their lives. The money will be used to make sure
Former Law Society of Kenya President Eric Theuri has strongly criticised the government’s move to charge protesters with terrorism-related offences. He said the decision has no legal basis and is only meant to silence public voices. Speaking during an interview with NTV, Theuri was especially concerned about the arrest of activist Boniface Mwangi, who was
John Mbadi, the Cabinet Secretary for Treasury, has asked Kenyans to stop attacking President William Ruto’s government without thinking about what happened under the previous leadership. While speaking in Suna West Sub-county on Sunday, Mbadi said many people are complaining without offering facts. He challenged them to say clearly what is currently going wrong that
On Sunday, July 30, Siaya Governor James Orengo blasted intentions to charge activist Boniface Mwangi with terrorism. Orengo called the move ludicrous, claiming that terrorist charges against an activist were nonsensical. “By stretch of any tortured legal definition and factual foundation, it’s ridiculous to charge Boniface Mwangi and our children who have demonstrated a high
A political standoff unfolded on Sunday, July 20, 2025, along the Nakuru-Nyahururu highway when a convoy of Democracy for Citizens Party leaders was stopped by police near Subukia. The convoy, led by DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala and other top party officials, had just come from attending a church service at AIC Subukia. They
Politics in Kenya has taken a new twist, and this time, personal matters are being dragged into the spotlight. Majority Leader in the National Assembly, Kimani Ichung’wah, has openly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in a way that many did not expect. While speaking during a charged political address, Ichung’wah claimed that Gachagua cannot
Crowds in Kiserian were ferried to a political rally using boda bodas and buses, took money reportedly handed out by Kithure Kindiki, and then left while chanting “WANTAM.” The phrase, which stands for “One Term,” is now widely used to oppose President William Ruto’s bid for a second term in 2027. According to the post
On July 19, 2025, social media users in Kenya woke up to trending posts hinting that influencer Mercy Masai and politician Oscar Sudi are now officially engaged. The conversation started when Mercy shared a post on X that showed a photo of two hands, one with a shiny ring, and captioned it, “Bluetooth device connected
The collapse of the case against Prof. Amukowa Anangwe has exposed a deeper issue in Kenya’s fight against corruption the weaponization of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for political reasons. Prof. Anangwe, who served as the Chair of the University of Nairobi Council, was arrested and charged with abuse of office in May 2025.
As per the reports by the Star, Fred Matiang’i, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary, has joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the United States as both seek to win the hearts and wallets of Kenyans living abroad. While the two leaders are part of the same political side, they are now competing for the