In a disturbing shift that has stunned activists and community leaders, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Mauche Ward, Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, is no longer confined to young girls. Increasingly, married women and young mothers are being subjected to the harmful practice under intense societal pressure to conform to outdated cultural expectations. What was once […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Flamboyant former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has officially re-entered Kenya’s political arena after the Registrar of Political Parties granted full registration to his National Economic Development Party (NEDP), marking one of the most anticipated comebacks in recent Kenyan political history. The registration, confirmed on Tuesday, ends years of legal and political limbo […]
Kisumu, Kenya| In a vibrant ceremony filled with pomp and national pride, the Kenyan Government celebrated its highest-performing public institutions at the 2025 End of Year Public Service Reflection Dinner and Awards held in Kisumu County. The event, hosted by the Office of the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service (HOPS), recognised ministries, […]
Rukira, Nyeri County| Residents of Rukira village and surrounding areas in Mahiga Ward, Nyeri County, have received a major boost in healthcare access following the official commissioning of the new Rukira Dispensary by Governor Mutahi Kahiga. The modern Level II health facility, strategically located in Rukira village, is projected to serve a catchment population of […]
Nairobi, Kenya| In a landmark move to modernize service delivery and combat fraud, Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has mandated that all new electricity connection applications must now be submitted exclusively through its online self-service portal, effective immediately. The digital-only policy, which took effect this week, marks the end of manual application submissions at […]
In the sweltering heat of a nation still reeling from economic turbulence and political intrigue, Kenya’s electoral machinery roared back to life on November 27, 2025. Across 24 constituencies and wards, from the lush highlands of Western Kenya to the arid expanses of North Eastern, voters cast ballots in a series of high-stakes by-elections that […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The East African Community (EAC) has delivered its most impressive quarterly trade performance in recent years, with total trade volume soaring by 28.4% year-on-year to reach USD 38.2 billion in the second quarter of 2025 (April–June), according to the latest EAC Trade and Investment Statistics Bulletin. The figures, presented at the 47th Meeting […]
Nairobi, Kenya| In a resounding endorsement of cultural preservation and economic empowerment, the Kenyan national government has pledged unwavering support for the annual Lamu Cultural Festival, positioning it as a cornerstone of the country’s tourism revival strategy. This commitment was prominently reaffirmed during the just-concluded 23rd edition of the festival, held from November 20 to […]
In a stirring call to action that echoed the timeless ideals of African unity, Wiper Party Leader and former Kenyan Vice President Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has championed the rising tide of youth-led Pan-Africanism, framing it as a pivotal force in reshaping the continent’s destiny. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pan-African Institute at Lukenya […]
Mombasa, Kenya| In a major blow to illicit trade networks, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has thwarted a sophisticated smuggling operation at the Port of Mombasa, seizing a staggering 9.5 million sticks of illegal cigarettes cleverly concealed as sanitary towels. Valued at approximately Sh200 million, the contraband could have evaded over Sh76 million in tax […]
