NYAKACH, May 2026 -The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has called on members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to set aside internal differences and focus on strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general election, warning that splinter groups risk weakening the party’s political bargaining power. Speaking on Friday…
NYAKACH, Kisumu -The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has committed to a raft of far-reaching reforms, including amending its constitution to formally recognise Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) as a distinct organ within the party. The resolution was announced on Saturday during a consultative meeting in Nyakach Sub-County, attended by top decision making organs, MCAs, and…
AWASI, Kisumu,May 14th -Siaya Governor James Orengo has announced his readiness to take on a national leadership role, positioning himself as the Luo community’s pointman, while warning ODM leaders in Nyanza against offering blind support to President William Ruto’s re-election bid. Speaking on Thursday during public engagements with residents of Muhoroni and Nyakach, Orengo argued…
… they have also endorsed Patrick Ouya as the Council’s Patron KISUMU, Thursday, May 14th –The Kano Council of Elders has declared its unanimous support for Kisumu Central Constituency MP Dr Joshua Oron in the race for the county’s top seat, describing his bid as non-negotiable. Following a consultative meeting on Thursday, the council issued…
The future of journalism in Kenya may belong to the media organisations that adapt fastest to digital behaviour, audience psychology, AI discovery, and the changing economics of attention. NAIROBI, May 2026 -A new report by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) paints a worrying picture for the future of newspapers in Kenya, as readership continues to…
KISUMU, May 2026 -Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o has issued a terse warning to county staff responsible for approving and inspecting construction projects. His comments follow an incident where one person was rescued after a four-storey building under construction collapsed in Tom Mboya Estate on Monday night. Speaking during a media briefing on Tuesday at…
Nairobi, May 2026 –President William Ruto has emphasized that the era of traditional aid is being replaced by a framework of “sovereign equity” and strategic co-investment. Speaking during the Africa Forward Summit held at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), he spotlighted the summit’s role as a catalyst for a new age of African self-reliance….
KISUMU, May 12th -The contours of a post-Odingaism political order are unfolding much as they were always going to. To the untrained eye, what we are witnessing may appear chaotic, even unprecedented. It is neither. Kenyan politics has always reorganized itself around the exit—or weakening—of a dominant political centre. What we are seeing now is…
KISUMU, May 2026 -The National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss has said Hansard reporting is undergoing a major transformation driven by digital innovation, but stressed that accuracy and professional judgment must not be compromised. Making remarks during the 8th Annual Conference of the Hansard Association of Kenya (HAK) held at a Kisumu hotel under the…
…Both agencies aim to make Kenya a hostile environment for those seeking to hide or move corruptly acquired wealth. NAIROBI, May 11th –The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have moved to deepen their strategic partnership, signaling a unified front against public corruption, illicit financial flows, and organized economic…