• May 1, 2026

Of Political Assassinations and their Anatomy in Kenya: An Intellectual Take on Cyrus Jirongo’s ‘Fatal Accident’

By Odhiambo A. Kasera, Political Scientist and Adjunct Lecturer, Maseno, Rongo and University of Kabianga.014 mins

KISUMU, Kenya,16th December- In conventional parlance, political assassination refers to an action that directly or indirectly leads to the death of an INTENTIONALLY TARGETED individual who is active in the political sphere, carried out to promote or prevent specific policies, values, practices, or norms that relate to the collective (Combatting Terrorism Centre, 2015). Political assassinations…

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Cabinet Greenlights Sh5T National Infrastructure and Sovereign Wealth Funds

ROLEX OMONDI010 mins

“This dual-fund architecture forms the core of a roadmap designed to transition Kenya into a first-world economy through long-term development and fiscal discipline,” Cabinet says. STATE HOUSE, Nairobi, December — The Cabinet on Monday 15th December approved the creation of two financial institutions: the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) and the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), in…

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Ken Obura Warns Rivals of A Titanic Battle for Kisumu Gubernatorial Race in 2027

BY CHRISTABEL AOYA08 mins

“I will be an independent candidate, and any talk of zoning or party tickets should be ignored,” Obura declared. KATITO, Kisumu 15th December -Former Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) and Member of Parliament for Kisumu Central, Ken Obura, has formally launched his bid for the Kisumu County governorship, declaring his intention to run as an independent…

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Dr Joshua Oron to Luo Community: Lets Support President Ruto’s ‘Tutam’ Bid and Beyond

BY CHRISTABEL AOYA06 mins

KISUMU, Kenya, 14th December –Kisumu Central MP and gubernatorial aspirant Joshua Oron has declared his unwavering support for President William Ruto’s leadership beyond the 2027 General Election, calling on the Luo community to position itself firmly within government for the sake of development and national unity. Speaking during the commissioning of new classrooms in Kisumu…

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St Jerome Emiliano Children’s Home Lauded for Supporting Needy Students, Empowering Women

BY GEOFFREY KASERA06 mins

SEME, Kisumu,13th December -It was pomp and colour as St Jerome Emiliano Children’s Home School celebrated its fifth anniversary since its inception as a centre of academic excellence and offering support to the needy students. Domiciled in Seme Sub-County, Kisumu County, they currently have a total of 250 children who receives direct assistance from the…

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Africa’s Climate Mandate: Dr. Mudenda Breaks Down COP 30’s New Focus on Health and Implementation

BY JANE M. MWANZA06 mins

MOMBASA,Kenya,13th Dec-The global discourse on climate change has shifted from mere discussion to a demand for delivery. This was the core message emerging from the recent COP 30 talks, a pivot that holds profound implications for Africa, according to Dr. Mweetwa Mudenda, speaking at a recent MESHA Science Café. Dr. Mudenda stated emphatically that for…

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Youthful Surge in Nyanza as Mobile ID Registration Drives Take Root

BY CHRISTABEL AOYA07 mins

KISUMU,Kenya,13th Dec A renewed sense of urgency among young people has swept across the Nyanza region as mobile national identity card registration centres continue to spring up in villages, markets and chief camps. The decentralized approach, rolled out under the leadership of Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo, has opened the floodgates for thousands of…

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Africa Unveils $12.35M Continental Blueprint for Just Energy Transition, Targeting 2063 Goals

ROLEX OMONDI07 mins

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia 11th December – The African Union (AU) has launched a comprehensive continental strategy to chart a unified path towards a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition by 2063. The African Energy Transition Strategy and Action Plan (ETSAP) was unveiled at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa earlier today, marking a pivotal step in…

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Energy Efficiency As A Key Component of Sustainable Development in Kenya

ROLEX OMONDI04 mins

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 10th December-Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum (CS) Hon Opiyo Wandayi has said that energy efficiency is vital for Kenya’s sustainable development.  This, he noted, aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030, supports economic growth, and fosters sustainable development by facilitating the integration of more renewable energy sources and improving living standards. “The benefits…

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