The former deputy president of Kenya recently announced plans to give guidance on the political direction for the people of Mount Kenya. This decision comes after he has been holding a series of consultative meetings with various individuals from different sectors. These discussions, according to him, are meant to shape the political future of the
In our era of rapid dissemination of information, the lines between fact and fiction have become increasingly blurred. Misinformation and disinformation have emerged as powerful forces that shape public opinion while posing serious threats to the very foundation of societies. In his book Nexus; A Brief History of Information Networks from Stone Age to AI,
President William Ruto is encountering a major political challenge as the politics shifts toward a potential increase in independent legislators. This emerging trend, highlighted by Wiper Party MP Dan Maanzo, signals a wave of voter dissatisfaction with mainstream political parties. Many Kenyans feel that these parties lack accountability and fail to address the real issues
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has spoken out about the recent abductions happening in the country while alleging who is behind the incidents and that those who were released should be arrested. According to Senator Karen Nyamu, arresting the people who were recently freed after being abducted could help uncover the truth about who is responsible.
Wicknell Chivayo, also called ‘Sir Wicknell,’ is a Zimbabwean businessman and socialite well-known for his quick rise to wealth and frequent involvement in corruption scandals. He owns businesses across Southern Africa, but his name often makes headlines not just for his ventures but for his lavish lifestyle and connections to powerful politicians, including Zimbabwe’s President
According to a survey conducted by the Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA), more than half of the Social Health Authority (SHA)-contracted health facilities did not get payment for claims submitted in the fourth quarter of 2024. The survey, which was conducted between December 24 and December 31, 2024, reveals substantial delays
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused current Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of being involved in the resurgence of the Mungiki sect in the Mt. Kenya region. The Mungiki, a proscribed group in Kenya, is notorious for its violent activities and criminal operations, particularly in the early 2000s. Gachagua’s allegations come amid a backdrop of
Over the last 30 years, I have had the privilege of visiting many parts of the world and I can confidently confirm that I have not known a country with so much potential than Kenya ever since I first set foot in this uniquely endowed nation back in 2014. But as it usually happens, human
Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has defended President William Ruto’s administration against criticism. CS Mbadi slammed detractors for unfairly criticizing the president without giving the truth. On Friday, January 3, 2025, he spoke at the burial of Ann Nanyama, the mother of National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula, at Mukhweya Village, Bungoma County. He also said
It’s time to groom Kenya’s future leaders to embrace grace and restraint – Billy Gichohi
In the next twenty years, many current holders of top national leadership positions in Kenya will unlikely occupy any echelon of power or authority in this country. That’s how cycles of life go. Leaders come and go. What are left behind are institutions that outlive generations. However, in disregard of that simple truth, some young Kenyans are