Fikirini Jacobs is facing the biggest test of his public career after the killing of youth mobiliser Cecil Ouma, a death that has shaken many young Kenyans and raised serious questions about leadership, accountability, and the culture surrounding youth mobilisation in politics. While investigations are still ongoing and no court has established criminal responsibility, the
A bodyguard attached to Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs has reportedly been linked to the fatal shooting of a youth organiser in Kariokor, Nairobi, in an incident that has sparked fresh questions over the use of firearms by security personnel. According to The Standard, the victim, identified as Cecil Ouma, had been mobilised to
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has dismissed reports claiming that Laura Wesonga, the young woman who was killed during a police operation in Busia, was one of its students. In a public statement, the institution said it had noted with concern media reports identifying the deceased as a student at KMTC Busia Campus. It
Musician Stivo Simple Boy has received overwhelming support from Kenyans after entrepreneur and philanthropist Hezekiah Kariuki pledged to give him KSh 100,000 following controversial remarks made by media personality Andrew Kibe. The gesture came amid widespread public criticism directed at Kibe over comments he made about the musician during a recent online discussion. The remarks
A shocking financial scandal has triggered widespread public anger across Kenya, raising serious concerns that major public and private institutions could be failing so deeply that it looks like active collaboration to defraud citizens. The uproar began after a high-profile incident involving the brother of prominent city lawyer Donald Kipkorir exposed what many are calling
A new report from the Controller of Budget has exposed how county governments across Kenya are wasting public money. Counties are spending far too much on allowances, local and international travel, conferences, and high salaries. Many are going over the legal limit of 35 percent of their revenue on wages and staff costs. In some
Nairobi, 29 June 2026 Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) today hosted its inaugural Customer Networking Forum, bringing together KDC customers and development partners to strengthen partnerships, foster business collaboration and unlock new opportunities for sustainable enterprise growth. Held under the theme “Building Synergies for Sustainable Growth,” the forum provided a platform for customers to network, share
The recent events at the Competition Authority of Kenya have raised serious questions about accountability and governance, with the focus now squarely on the institution’s Director General, David Kemei. While the government moved swiftly to replace the Authority’s Chairman, Kemei has retained his position despite facing allegations of misconduct and being past the mandatory retirement
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