Kenyans are set to witness construction on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway begin in July after President William Ruto directed that the long-delayed project should finally take off. The announcement was made on Thursday, May 15, by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during a visit to Nakuru County. Speaking on behalf of the President, Kindiki confirmed that the
By Cindy Kirui In a continent deemed to suffer regulatory laxity in general, Kenya is emerging as Africa’s gold standard for gaming governance under the transformative leadership of Dr Jane Mwikali Makau, the current Chairperson of the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB). Her pioneering reforms that blend innovation with ethical austerity have repositioned Kenya’s
By Nixon Olouch As Kenyans brace themselves for yet another election cycle, the political arena is welcoming a new-born political vehicle – Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Quite a mouthful if you ask me! Without mincing words, this is merely the latest iteration of a tired and cynical script that has played
The KUSCCO fraud is not just a simple theft but a carefully orchestrated scam that lasted for over a decade, costing thousands of Kenyans their hard-earned savings. The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO), which was supposed to safeguard millions of SACCO members’ funds, was instead turned into a playground for looters led
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has spoken about the fast action taken by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations in the murder case of Kasipul MP Charles Ongondo Were. His remarks came during an interview on Citizen TV, where he responded to public questions about how fast this particular case moved compared to other cases that
There was drama today in the Senate after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna lost his cool and slammed Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot following a heated moment during the session. The clash began when Cheruiyot heckled Sifuna in front of other members, causing a sharp and emotional response from the Nairobi legislator. Sifuna, clearly irritated by
By Eugenia Kindaruma A regular newspaper columnist, Macharia Gaitho recently referred to Kenya’s political “parties” as transient convenience vehicles cobbled up quickly for election purposes and largely lacking in ideology or cogent policies. Gaitho further predicted that the much-touted forthcoming party of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua would be no different. I agree. If you
Residents of Kawangware were left in awe on Tuesday evening after Finnish President Alexander Stubb and First Lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb made a surprise visit to the informal settlement in Nairobi, turning what was an ordinary day into an unforgettable experience for many locals. The visit was part of a bigger plan to assess how far
Finland’s President, Alexander Stubb, has praised the historic Kenyan Gen Z movement that emerged during the anti-government protests in June last year, describing it as a significant demonstration of democracy. Speaking during his three-day State visit to Kenya, President Stubb shared his thoughts in an exclusive interview with Citizen TV, emphasizing that the protests, which
President William Ruto is facing growing criticism after nominating new members to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. The uproar began when reports showed that some of the names on the list are relatives of key political figures such as Junet Mohamed and close allies of Josephat Nanok. This has raised serious questions about fairness