Political Ringside has once again hosted a conversation that goes beyond headlines and social media noise, giving space for open political discussion. In a recent episode, Ken Onyango, the Chairperson of the Central Organisation of Boda Boda Riders, spoke candidly about the size, influence, and challenges of the boda boda sector in Kenya. The discussion,
Heavy rains that began on Friday evening have continued to cause destruction in different parts of the country, with the number of people who have died in the floods rising to 43. Many families are now dealing with the effects of the disaster as homes, farms, and roads have been destroyed by the fast moving
James Orengo has demanded the immediate release of several members of his staff who he says were arrested and detained in Siaya County and Nairobi ahead of a planned visit by William Ruto. In a statement issued on Saturday evening, the Siaya Governor said the arrests were carried out by police and linked them to
Popular Kenyan sports commentator Arap Uria is dealing with heavy losses after his Nairobi home was severely affected by the floods caused by heavy rains on Friday, March 6. The downpour led to widespread flooding across the capital, leaving at least 11 people dead and displacing dozens of families as water swept through residential areas
Motorists travelling along Mombasa Road on Friday evening were granted temporary free access to the Nairobi Expressway after heavy rainfall caused serious flooding on one of the city’s busiest highways. In a public notice issued on Friday evening, Moja Expressway Company announced that the toll road would be opened to all motorists at no cost
Public discussion around politics in Kenya continues to evolve as more platforms emerge to host calm and thoughtful conversations about leadership and governance, one programme that has been gaining attention in this space is Political Ringside, which focuses on examining political matters while giving space to voices from different sectors of society. The show recently
Kenya’s energy regulator has moved to calm fears about possible fuel shortages as tensions in the Middle East continue to affect global shipping routes. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, commonly known as Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, says the country has enough fuel supplies and measures are already in place to prevent disruptions. Officials
Agnes Kagure, who is aspiring to become the next governor of Nairobi in the 2027 elections, often shares parts of her personal story to connect with the people of the city. She emphasizes that she understands the daily struggles of ordinary residents because she has lived a similar life. Like many Nairobi residents, she started
The Auditor‑General has declared the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) effectively “broke”, a finding that has intensified pressure on the body to pay exam invigilators and meet its core obligations.In a report tabled recently, Auditor‑General Nancy Gathungu flagged significant financial strain at KNEC, warning that the council’s finances are inadequate to sustain operations, including critical
The recent episode of Political Ringside featured a detailed discussion between host Fridah Mong’are and Chibeka Matara, the Chairperson of the KANU Youth Congress, about the role of young people in Kenyan political parties. They explored a serious but often overlooked issue, youth leagues are frequently sidelined, even though they are considered the future of