•Other Issues Include Infrastructure Control, and Revenue Rights Bunge Towers, Nairobi| In Kenya’s devolved governance framework, electricity has emerged as a critical fault line—exposing the tension between national utility provider Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) and county governments. What may appear on the surface as routine power outages is, in many instances, symptomatic of […]
Nairobi, Kenya| President William Samoei Ruto has reiterated his administration’s commitment to revitalizing the sports sector—particularly football—as he received the iconic UEFA Champions League trophy in a symbolic ceremony held in Nairobi. The event marked a significant moment in Kenya’s sporting calendar and drew attention from both local and international football enthusiasts. The UEFA Champions […]
In a major political development that is set to reshape Kenya’s electoral landscape, key opposition leaders have launched what is shaping up to be a formidable alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election. The coalition, which includes seasoned political figures such as former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper […]
•Nation Mourns Amid Shadows of Controversy Nairobi, Kenya| Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were was shot dead in broad daylight on Tuesday in a chilling execution-style attack along Nairobi’s Ngong Road, sending shockwaves across the country and plunging Homa Bay County into mourning. According to preliminary police reports, the 51-year-old legislator was ambushed near […]
A new BBC Africa Eye documentary, Blood Parliament, has shed light on the violent repression of Kenya’s Gen Z-led protests against the Finance Bill 2024, offering a harrowing account of brutality, extrajudicial killings, and a systemic failure of accountability. Broadcast on April 28, 2025, the investigative program revisits the events of June 25, 2024, when […]
Nairobi, Kenya|Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has inaugurated an Independent Investigative Committee tasked with probing allegations of malpractice and ethical violations in organ transplant procedures at the Mediheal Group of Hospitals. The move, formalized through Gazette Notice No. 78 dated April 23, 2025, underscores the government’s commitment to restoring public trust and ensuring accountability […]
In a significant stride toward strengthening public health logistics, Kenya has formally entered into a strategic partnership with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) through the signing of a joint declaration on the Post4Health project. The agreement marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the country’s postal services, as it integrates health service delivery into […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has launched an ambitious new strategy aimed at transforming agriculture in Africa’s drought-prone regions through cutting-edge microbial solutions and regenerative farming practices. The Strategic Plan 2025–2030, titled “Microbial Solutions for Advancing Nature-Positive and Regenerative Agriculture in Drylands,” was unveiled during the CGIAR Science […]
In a powerful display of unity and institutional resolve, Speakers from County Assemblies across Kenya convened with the Senate in a high-level consultative forum to address critical governance issues impacting devolution. The forum, held amid growing calls for reforms within Kenya’s devolved structures, focused on strengthening legislative autonomy, enhancing intergovernmental cooperation, and safeguarding the operational […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Moyale Member of Parliament, Professor Guyo Jaldesa, has raised serious concerns over the Social Health Authority’s (SHA) failure to adequately cover medical expenses for patients, despite consistent monthly contributions from Kenyans. During a heated plenary session in the National Assembly on Tuesday, April 16, Prof. Jaldesa confronted Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, demanding […]
