Opposition leaders have made it unequivocally clear that the government must engage with them and seek consensus on the final list of appointments for commissioners to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). They expressed serious concerns regarding the selection process, asserting that the panel led by Dr. Nelson Makanda failed to meet the necessary…
Some people enter journalism for the bylines. My friend stepped into the newsroom looking for something much deeper. He believed storytelling could transform lives and uplift communities. Let’s call him the Nomad, a journalist who turned vision into action in the digital news space. The Nomad did not follow the crowd. While most reporters scrambled…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has come under scathing attacks by leading government figures following his recent remarks urging African youths to rise and rescue their countries from poor governance. According to President Ruto’s close allies, Uhuru neglected the youth agenda during his tenure and opted for leaders who should have long retired. “He never trusted…
The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is poised to enhance its healthcare service provisions as it transitions to national management by 30th June. The transition move was kickstarted as per Article 187 of Kenyan Constitution (2010) following the Cabinet’s approval on 11th March. JOOTRH has subsequently been categorized as a Level 6A…
Kenya has inked 20 pacts with China to bolster their diplomatic and development ties. The agreement establishes substantial investments in transformative projects across infrastructure, green energy, health, education, culture, ICT, the job market, and the Blue Economy. President William Ruto, alongside his counterpart, President Xi Jinping, witnessed the signing ceremony held at the Great Hall…
Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration (CS), Kipchumba Murkomen, has announced that a special police unit will be formed soon to combat the spiralling threat of human trafficking in the country. He said the move would enhance the enforcement of labour migration regulations and ensure perpetrators are held to account. Kenya is one of…
Pope Francis has passed on aged 88 years on Easter Monday morning. His death was confirmed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell The Holy See’s last public appearance was yesterday during the Easter Urbi et Orbi, where he blessed thousands of people at St.Peter’s Vatican Square and toured the piazza with his Popemobile. “At 7.35 this morning,…
Whatever you say, whatever you do, or how you behave in my presence may find its way into my next story. I am not joking. That is genuinely how stories come to me. As someone who has worked in newsrooms, covered international stories, led PR campaigns, and trained journalists, I have learned one powerful truth:…
The government has set plans to expand Kisumu International Airport in a bid to meet its international aviation standards. The initiative is aimed at robustly boosting connectivity, supporting the tourism circuit, and enhancing economic growth in the Western and Great Lakes Region. Significantly, it will fast-track the export of fresh fish and local farm produce…
Siaya County Governor James Aggrey Orengo is a man under siege, caught in the whirlwinds of political alliance shifts and public expectations. He is standing where calm meets chaos. Orengo’s recent remarks at the funeral event of the late George Oduor, Raila Odinga’s long-serving bodyguard, continue to raise political backlash. In a no-holds-barred speech directed…