KEGONGA, Kuria East July 15 –Leaders from the Kuria community have voiced strong support for the proposed national dialogue aimed at fostering unity and reconciliation across Kenya. Speaking at a public gathering in Kegonga village, Kuria East Member of Parliament Marwa Kitayama led the call for collective backing of the initiative, while sharply criticising the…
KISUMU, Kenya July 15 -In Kenya and across Africa, investigative journalism faces significant challenges that have led to a decline in reporting. The primary issues affecting journalists and media professionals include inadequate resources and training, coupled with concerns regarding safety and security. Additionally, a weak governance and transparency environment, along with highly restrictive legal and…
Kisumu Hosts EAC PS for Talks on Jumuiya Market Initiative CITY HALL, Kisumu July 16 –Governor Prof. Anyang Nyong’o on Monday received Dr Caroline Karugu, the Principal Secretary for the State Department and her team, for talks on plans to establish Jumuiya Markets in urban centres starting with Kisumu as the pilot city. The meeting…
GOKEHARAKA, Kuria East July 15 –Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has called on Kenyans to exercise patience and support the newly appointed team at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), assuring the public of the Commission’s readiness to do good work ahead of the upcoming elections. Speaking in Gokeharaka, Kuria East Sub County, over…
Kenya Rolls Out New Education System in 2026 Students to Choose STEM, Social Sciences, or Arts & Sports Paths MAMA NGINA HIGH, Mombasa July 15 –Kenya is set for a major education overhaul as the Competency-Based Education (CBE)system introduces Grade 10 in January 2026. Parents are now urged to guide their children in selecting Senior…
CITY HALL, Kisumu July 14– It’s all systems go as the lakeside city of Kisumu is poised to host the upcoming Business Ecosystem Summit (BES) 2025, scheduled to take place on August 6-8, 2025, at the Ciala Resort. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Dr. Mathew Owili, Deputy Governor of Kisumu County, highlighted the…
KISUMU, Kenya July 13th -In Kenya’s current political climate, it has become all too predictable that every policy move, every reform, and every decision by President William Ruto is immediately met with a wall of criticism. Alright, it’s your democratic discretion. Some of it is fair—robust democracies thrive on scrutiny—but much of it has become…
KISUMU, Kenya July 12th -In a political landscape often dominated by noise and confrontation, Dr. Raymond Omollo offers a refreshing counter-narrative. As Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Interior, Dr Omollo has steadily emerged as one of Kenya’s most effective and development-focused public administrators. His is a leadership style defined not by spectacle, but by…
“Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.” — Jesus Christ (Mark 12:17) NAIROBI, Kenya July 12- This age-old biblical maxim, while deeply spiritual, carries a profound political and civic message: render credit where it is due. And in Kenya today, that message is timely. Despite mounting criticism and…
The condemnation of the “We are all Kikuyus” hashtag by some residents of Kisumu highlights Kenya’s ongoing struggles with ethnic tensions and political rhetoric. The hashtag, which may have been intended as a message of unity, has instead been perceived by critics as provocative. KISUMU, Kenya July 9 –A section of youths in Kisumu has…