Starting this June 2025, Kenya marked the first anniversary of the deadly anti-Finance Bill protests with a renewed wave of demonstrations led by Generation Z(Gen Z), signaling a deepening rift between the country’s youth and its government. What began in 2024 as opposition to proposed tax hikes has evolved into a broader movement demanding justice […]
In a distressing incident in Ramoya Village, Ndhiwa Sub-County, Homa Bay County, a seven-year-old boy is recovering from severe burn injuries after his parents allegedly scalded his hands with molten plastic as punishment for stealing fish. The case, which has sparked outrage in the local community, has led to the arrest of the boy’s parents […]
Isiolo County| In the wake of the recent impeachment(which has since been contested by Salad Boru, the substantive county assembly clerk) of Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo, political analysts, bloggers, and Northern Kenya stakeholders have weighed in on what is being described by some as a thinly veiled political witch-hunt rather than a legitimate exercise […]
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, law enforcement officers from Oruba Police Station have apprehended a 32-year-old suspect, Edwin Okondo Nyagaga, and seized a massive consignment of bhang valued at approximately Sh13,728,000. The operation, conducted along the Giribe-Masara Road, marks a critical step in the ongoing fight against the illegal narcotics trade in the […]
Isiolo, Kenya| In a stunning show of defiance against the judiciary, the Isiolo County Assembly has moved forward with the impeachment of Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan Guyo, despite multiple standing court orders that explicitly barred the process. The politically charged maneuver, led by Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto, has thrust the arid northern county into a […]
•Samal, Hajji, and Bahari Lead Calls for Dialogue as Political Temperatures Rise in Isiolo Isiolo, Kenya| In a powerful display of unity and concern for Isiolo County’s fragile stability, a cross-section of the region’s political and civic leaders have come out strongly in defense of Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo, urging the County Assembly to abandon […]
In a significant step toward addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Mandera County, the Mandera Gender Technical Working Group convened a pivotal meeting to strengthen coordination and lay the groundwork for comprehensive anti-GBV initiatives. The session, chaired by the County Chief Officer for Women Empowerment and supported by the Centre for Rights, Education and Awareness (CREAW) […]
In a political upset that has sent shockwaves through New York City and beyond, 33-year-old State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani decisively defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor on June 24, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the city’s political evolution and signaling a broader shift within the Democratic […]
Khan Younis, Gaza Strip| A devastating explosion rocked an Israeli armored combat engineering tank in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Tuesday, claiming the lives of seven soldiers, including a commanding officer, in one of the deadliest single incidents for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the ongoing Gaza conflict. The incident, reported by The Times […]
In a resounding display of public support, Isiolo County residents have decisively rejected the proposed impeachment of Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo, delivering a powerful mandate that reaffirms his leadership and reshapes the county’s political landscape. The ward-level public participation process, marked by unprecedented civic engagement, has revealed an overwhelming consensus in favor of retaining Governor […]
