Ex-Governor Waititu Barred from Public Office for 10 Years in Landmark Corruption Ruling

In a landmark ruling on Thursday, February 13, 2025, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu was handed a 10-year ban from holding public office after being found guilty in a Sh588 million corruption case. The ruling, delivered by Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki, also imposed a hefty Sh53.5 million fine on Waititu, with the […]

Governor Waiguru Expands Water Project to Benefit 1,000 More Households

•Water Expansion to Enhance Access for Mutithi Ward Residents Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru has announced the extension of the Kerugoya-Kutus Bulk Water Project to reach an additional 1,000 households in Mutithi Ward. This expansion is set to improve access to clean water for more residents, reinforcing the county’s commitment to equitable development. Speaking while […]

Mombasa Muslim and Luo Communities Hold Special Prayers for Raila Odinga’s AU Chairmanship Bid

•A section of the Muslim faithful and members of the Luo community in Mombasa have come together in a show of solidarity, holding special prayers for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as he seeks to clinch the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship. •The prayers come just a day before the crucial election set to take […]

Uasin Gishu Strengthens Gender Mainstreaming for Sustainable Development

•County Gender Sector Working Group Sets 2025 Agenda to Tackle Gender Inequality and Social Challenges Uasin Gishu County is taking decisive steps to integrate gender mainstreaming into its development agenda, with a focus on addressing critical social issues affecting the community. The County Gender Sector Working Group (CGSWG) has set an ambitious plan to resolve […]

Kenya Power Invests Sh1 Billion to Enhance Electricity Supply in Western Kenya

Kenya Power has committed Sh1 billion towards expanding electricity infrastructure in Western Kenya, a move aimed at improving power reliability and connectivity for domestic and industrial consumers. Speaking during the recently concluded Nyanza International Investment Conference in Kisumu County, Kenya Power CEO Dr. Joseph Siror emphasized that the investment aligns with the company’s strategic vision […]

Naivasha Red Cross Volunteer Changing Lives Through Humanitarian Service

Naivasha, Kenya| In the heart of Naivasha, a dedicated humanitarian, Stephen Maina, is leading efforts to save lives and provide aid to those in need. As the 29-year-old head of the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Naivasha branch, Maina has been at the forefront of emergency response, disaster management, and community outreach, impacting countless lives […]

Equity Bank Lowers Lending Rates Following Central Bank Policy Adjustment

Nairobi, Kenya| Equity Bank Kenya has announced a reduction in interest rates for all new and existing Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities. This follows the recent decision by the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to lower key benchmark rates. The rate adjustment will take effect immediately for new loans issued from February […]

Isiolo Hosts National Launch of NICHE Program to Combat Child Malnutrition

Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo County has taken a historic step in the fight against child malnutrition by hosting the national launch of the Nutrition Improvement for Children through Cash and Health Education (NICHE) program. This groundbreaking initiative, aimed at enhancing child nutrition and overall well-being in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), was officially launched today […]

Governor Kachapin Commissions 80 New Stalls at Bendera Market, Grants One-Year Tax Holiday for Traders

Kapenguria, West Pokot| In a move aimed at boosting local trade and supporting small-scale entrepreneurs, West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin has officially commissioned 80 newly constructed stalls at Bendera Market in Kapenguria Ward. The initiative, which seeks to provide modern and secure trading spaces for vendors, is expected to stimulate economic growth, enhance business opportunities, […]