The National Transport and Safety Authority is once again hiding behind the banner of public safety to justify what can only be described as a financial assault on Kenyan motorists. Starting this July, every vehicle older than four years will be forced into mandatory annual inspections booked through eCitizen. On paper, the NTSA claims this
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has welcomed a High Court decision that allows his petition on Kenya’s public debt to move forward to a full hearing, describing the ruling as an important step in the pursuit of transparency and accountability. In a statement issued on Thursday, the senator said the court declined requests by the Attorney
KANU Chairman Gideon Moi on Wednesday held talks with United States Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns, with the two leaders discussing key issues affecting Kenya and the wider region. In a statement shared after the meeting, Gideon said their discussions focused on Kenya’s current political and economic situation, democratic governance, regional stability and areas of cooperation
A statement by Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has sparked public debate, after he weighed in on the proposed acquisition involving Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings and UK-based Diageo, which are linked to a reported deal to acquire a 65 per cent stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL) valued at about KSh 340 billion. In comments
The court has sentenced the mastermind behind a fake tantalum minerals deal that defrauded a Chinese investor of KSh151 million. The accused, Ulundu Patrick Lumumba, was handed a three-year prison term or given the option of paying a fine of KSh10 million after being found guilty of obtaining money by false pretences. The judgment was
Asurprise Machakos order in a matter being handled in Nairobi has intensified scrutiny of the EABL–Asahi dispute and the judge at the centre of it. The EABL–Asahi transaction has become more than a corporate acquisition; it is now a test of Kenya’s judicial credibility. What should have been a commercial matter governed by clear legal
A fresh political storm has erupted after outspoken activist Nuru Okanga publicly questioned the fate of the much-publicized chapati-making machine that was expected to transform food production in Nairobi. His sharp remarks have sparked debate, raised eyebrows, and left many people asking the same question: what really happened to the ambitious project? Speaking in a
Influencer and content creator Mercy Masai has announced her engagement, proudly showing off a large and eye-catching ring on her finger in photos shared online. The announcement has sparked excitement among her fans, marking what she described as a new and important chapter in her life. Mercy, who has been in the public spotlight for
Two years after the major protests in Kenya, the conversation has moved beyond just asking for money. While compensation for those affected is still discussed, the deeper demand from young people is for something more fundamental: accountability. Fridah Mong’are, a voice for many of these young Kenyans, recently highlighted this shift on Citizen Day Break.
The conversation around Kenya’s Finance Bill has often been tense, but a recent statement by Lena Mati offers a refreshing and more optimistic perspective. Speaking on Citizen TV, she noted that the 2026 Finance Bill is fundamentally different from the one that sparked widespread protests in 2024. Her key message is that this new bill