Albert Ojwang, a young Kenyan who was active on social media, is now dead under suspicious circumstances. What began as a few online comments about Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat has ended in tragedy, leaving behind a wave of anger, fear, and unanswered questions. His arrest, and what followed, paints a disturbing picture of how
A new survey has revealed a worrying situation in Kenya’s supply chain sector. Almost half of the professionals working in this field are either incompetent, unqualified, or operating illegally. The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) found that about 40% of supply chain practitioners, especially those working in county governments, do not have the right
Mary Muthoni, the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Public Health in Kenya, is now at the center of a major scandal. On May 21, 2025, it is alleged that she wrote an official letter endorsing British American Tobacco (BAT) as a “strategic health partner.” This move has raised serious concerns about her integrity
By Jackie Adhyambo In the drama that is Kenyan politics, over the years, few spectacles have been as dazzlingly eventful as the downfall of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Ousted in a historic impeachment last October, Gachagua now roams Kenya’s political wilderness, railing against the same government he, not too long ago, shielded with messianic
By Jackie Adhyambo In the drama that is Kenyan politics, over the years, few spectacles have been as dazzlingly eventful as the downfall of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Ousted in a historic impeachment last October, Gachagua now roams Kenya’s political wilderness, railing against the same government he, not too long ago, shielded with messianic
By Clement Wasike In Kenya nowadays, reference is often made of the June 2024 Gen-Z protests that brought a new awakening in the country. The consciousness behind the protests is not exactly a bad thing especially if partisan interests do not foment it. This is arguably so because the love of one’s country must always
A legal battle over the estate of former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki has intensified, with fresh claims challenging the family’s assertion that he was worth Sh50 million. The dispute has brought renewed attention to the late leader’s financial legacy, as court documents suggest his wealth may have been understated. Kibaki’s children Judith Wanjiku, James Mark
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has revealed alarming losses to Kenyan taxpayers amounting to more than six billion shillings. This money was lost as fines and interest charges because government funds allocated for various projects were not used on time. Speaking to the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee on May 27, 2025, Gathungu pointed out
By Jackie Adhyambo Today, Monday the 26th day of May 2025, President Ruto will turn a new chapter for Kenyans affected by human-wildlife conflict. His presence in Meru to grace a compensation event will close a chapter of a past riddled with painful experiences but now giving way to a hopeful future. As Kenya’s model
By Cindy Kirui In many locations where elephants once trampled crops under the cloak of night, a quiet revolution is unfolding and many farmers can rest easy knowing that their farmyards with crops are safe. Where fire and decibel dominated the range of methods to chase away elephants marauding, today, technology fights for many. Kenya’s