He flagged off the Sh1 billion Usenge Pier in Bondo, Siaya County USENGE, Siaya, March 2026 – President William Ruto has announced that the government is investing Sh9.5 billion to strengthen blue economy activities along Lake Victoria. This initiative aims to create jobs for youth and women, thereby improving the livelihoods of residents in the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, March 2026 -In August 2027, Kenya heads to one of the most monumental general elections following the fast-changing political landscape dominated by the youth voice. Since he was elected president in 2022, William Ruto has faced stiff resistance from several quarters. First, it was the young people who pressed him to resign. This…
“Tafuta watu wengine wa kutisha, sio sisi.” NAIROBI, Kenya, March 24 –A fierce political rivalry between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, intensified on Monday as the two traded barbs over escalating insecurity in Meru North. The confrontation was triggered by a 10-day ultimatum issued by Gachagua, the leader of the Democracy…
KISUMU, March 2026 –It’s a warm sunny morning in Kisumu, and over 30 journalists and social media influencers are holed up in a hall in Kisumu. “How much land does a man need?” Wambura Kimunyu poses this question to the curious yet attentive trainees. These participants are part of the Supporting African Future Investigative and…
NAIROBI, March 2026 –The launch of the SAFIRI project marks a significant turning point for the Kenya Correspondents Association as we introduce our inaugural newsletter dedicated to the future of the fourth estate. Standing for Supporting African Future Investigative and Responsible Journalism, SAFIRI is a strategic initiative designed to nurture a new generation of investigative…
KISUMU, March 2026 –Kisumu West is poised for an economic revival following the official launch of the Sh950 million Holo-Lela road, a 12-kilometre infrastructure project flagged off by President William Ruto. The road, set for completion in nine months, is part of a broader Sh5 billion investment by the national government to upgrade the road…
KIBOS, Kisumu, March 21 -In a historic display of unity and shared ambition, Kenya and Uganda have taken a decisive step to redefine the economic geography of East Africa. The ground-breaking ceremony for the Kisumu-Malaba section of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) marks not merely the continuation of a national infrastructure project, but the forging…
…as Ruto promises Sh20M for modern construction of Kisumu Jamia Mosque KISUMU, Kenya– President William Ruto has received praise from Kisumu Central MP Dr. Joshua Oron for abolishing the mandatory vetting exercise that previously subjected Muslims to rigorous scrutiny before being issued with National Identity Cards. Speaking on Friday at the Kisumu State Lodge…
KISUMU, Kenya – President William Ruto has committed Sh 400 million for the infrastructural upgrade and modernisation of the Kisumu County Referral Hospital, a facility originally built during the colonial era. The President made the announcement on Friday at the Kisumu State Lodge, where he hosted the Muslim community to mark Idd Mubarak celebrations. The…
KISUMU, March 2026 -According to the latest International Labour Organisation (ILO) and UNICEF statistics, 135 million children aged 5 to 7 are still in child labour worldwide, with over 50 million engaged in hazardous work. Out of this figure, 71 percent of them are in agriculture which remains the single largest sector for child labour…