SIAYA, 9th February, 2026 -A senior county official of Busia County on Sunday declared his intention to challenge Siaya Governor James Orengo in the upcoming 2027 elections, setting the stage for an early mouth-watering political contest in a region long considered an ODM stronghold. Timothy Odende, popularly known as Tim, made the announcement on Sunday…
He says the move is a threat to the NADCO 10-point Agenda, which he co-chaired WASHINGTON DC, 7th February – Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused the government of interfering in the publication of Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition’s leadership changes in the Kenya Gazette. In a post on X, the…
Homa Bay, February 6th, 2026-The government has reiterated its commitment to the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) 10-point agenda but will wait for ongoing court cases to be concluded before implementing key measures, including compensation for victims of past human rights abuses. Principal Secretary for Internal Security Dr Raymond Omollo said that the President William Ruto-led…
It highlights Critical Gaps in Clean Cooking and Finance ALGIERS, 6th February –The African Energy Commission (AFREC), a specialised energy agency of the African Union, has launched the 2025 Sustainable Development Goal 7 Report, a definitive assessment of the continent’s journey toward providing universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030. The…
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has tabled a direct proposal to the government, advocating for a uniform 5% reduction in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) rates across all income bands. This, they emphasise, is a critical stimulus measure to jumpstart economic growth and strengthen national revenue collections. In a detailed statement issued…
KISUMU,Kenya –On a warm morning in Kisumu, Joyland Special School came alive as schoolchildren and community members with disability lined up for health services rarely tailored to their needs. One by one, they moved between screening stations where partners under the Lake side CBO conducted tests for breast cancer, sickle cell disease, malaria, and typhoid….
KISUMU, 4th February – Young entrepreneurs in Kenya continue to struggle with limited access to capital, despite having achievable business ideas, which often slows down promising ventures before they can take off. For 28-year-old Mariam Akinyi, a small-scale handbag knitter from Kisumu County, this challenge was all too familiar. Running an online handmade handbag business,…
KISUMU, Kenya-A wave of terror by youth gangs, known locally as ‘Mbogi’, could cripple the already delicate economy of the lakeside city of Kisumu with further fears of threatening public safety. A cross-section of leaders now warns that the situation could explode as the country nears the election period following a brazen attack where vendors…
BUSIA, Kenya –Busia Governor Paul Otuoma was on Tuesday 3rd February grilled by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives over his alleged central role in two major scandals, including a Sh1.4 billion proxy company fraud and an irregular multi-decade lease for a key public utility. The anti-graft czars confirmed that Governor Otuoma appeared at…
“The key strength of the research is its focus on earth-abundant, non-noble metal electrocatalysts, which addresses cost, supply security, and technological independence, which are critical factors for African economies,” Eng. Eric Apunda ADDIS ABABA, 2nd February -In the quest to meet soaring global energy demands while confronting climate change, a Nigerian scientist is focusing on…