KIENI, Nyeri, October 22nd –The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has strongly castigated Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga for remarks that seemed to mock and celebrate the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. In a video that has gone viral, Kahiga addressed a public function on Tuesday, October 21st, in his local dialect, suggesting that Raila’s…
KISUMU, Kenya, October 21st –The majority whip at the Kisumu County Assembly, Hon Seth Kanga, has railed at chief officers from the executive for their tendency to avoid national celebrations. Kanga observed that the vice has always been more pronounced whenever Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o and his deputy, Dr Mathew Owili, are away. ” I…
KISUMU, Kenya, October 15th – The inaugural Foreign Policy Mashinani forum, organised by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs (MFDA), has officially opened its doors to the public in Kisumu. The forum aims to enhance residents’ understanding of the country’s foreign policy. The two-day event at the Mama Grace Onyango Social and Cultural Centre…
NAKURU, Kenya, October 8th -Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board Chairman Ndiritu Muriithi has emphasised the organisation’s focus on taxpayer-centred service delivery. He said they recognise that sustainable Revenue mobilisation can only be achieved through collaboration with taxpayers. The chairman said that the goal is only possible by listening and responding to their feedback. “We aim…
Sh50,000 to be disbursed to 70 beneficiaries per ward across the country. Application Period: 6th – 12th October 2025 Validation and Sensitisation of Applicants: 17th October 2025 National Launch: 29th October 2025 MAMA GRACE HALL, Kisumu, October 6th, In a bid to bolster inclusive empowerment, the government has launched a national registration drive for the…
Why the Laikipia bond remains a bold template for subnational fiscal transformation and what other counties can learn from it. KISUMU, Kenya, October 5th -As Kenya’s counties face widening infrastructure gaps, growing development backlogs, and over-reliance on national transfers, the question arises: how can devolved units fund transformational projects sustainably? In 2021, Laikipia County, under…
CITY HALL, Kisumu, September, 23rd –In an inter-agency security meeting convened on Monday, September 22nd, by Kisumu County Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o, stakeholders gathered to address recent security concerns in the county. It was agreed that all boda boda operators in Kisumu County will undergo fresh registration as part of efforts to restore street lighting…
KISUMU, Kenya, September 23rd– The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has declared a full-scale investigation into a brazen employment scam within the Siaya County government, which saw over 382 aspiring health workers issued fake appointment letters. The scandal, described by officials as “disturbing” and “heartbreaking,” involved County Public Service Board officials who allegedly orchestrated a…
MOMBASA, Kenya, September,2025 – In a landmark moment for East African maritime trade, the Port of Mombasa recently welcomed the MV Grande Shanghai, a state-of-the-art ammonia-ready pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), on her historic maiden call. The 220-meter vessel, owned by the Grimaldi Group, is a pioneer of the seas. As the first of…
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 15th-Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson spearheaded a significant clean-up operation in the Central Business District (CBD) on Sunday night, mobilising the county’s Green Army to continue their vital efforts in maintaining the city’s cleanliness. He expressed his gratitude to the over 4,000 Green Army personnel who work in shifts across various city sections,…