Kenya’s Bold Push: Government Targets 500,000 Affordable Housing Units by 2026

Nairobi, Kenya| In a resolute commitment to addressing the nation’s acute housing shortage, Lands, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has reaffirmed the government’s ambitious goal of delivering 500,000 affordable housing units by December 2026. Speaking during a site visit in Muruka, Kandara Constituency, Murang’a County, Wahome highlighted significant progress, noting that approximately […]

UDA Endorses Late MP’s Son for Isiolo South By-Election: Unity and Legacy in Focus

In a display of political consensus and familial continuity, the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has officially nominated Tubi Mohamed Tubi, the eldest son of the late Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi Bidu, as its candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election on February 26, 2026. The nomination ceremony, held on Tuesday at the party’s headquarters […]

Cross-Border Unity Ignited: Launch of Borana Ethiopia University Student Association Marks New Era in Education and Empowerment

In a historic gathering that bridged national boundaries and celebrated shared cultural heritage, leaders from Kenya and Ethiopia converged in Koket, Moyale, Ethiopia, on December 29, 2025, to officially launch the Borana Ethiopia University Student Association (BESA). This pivotal event, themed “Education, Empowerment, and Unity,” not only formalized a vital platform for Borana students but […]

Siman Ahmed: ‘Lion of Africa’ Summoned by DCI Over Threatening Remarks

•She Reportedly Made the Statement Amid Brother’s Controversial Death in Garissa Garissa, Kenya| Siman Ahmed Barre, a prominent youth activist and political aspirant from Modogashe Ward in Garissa County, has been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) following viral statements in which she allegedly threatened widespread violence if justice is not served for […]

35 Years On: Remembering Abdullahi Jirma, the Timeless Voice of Borana Oromo Music

On December 28, 2025, the Borana Oromo community marks a poignant milestone—35 years since the passing of Abdullahi Jirma, the iconic singer, guitarist, and poet whose melodies continue to echo across generations in Kenya and Ethiopia. Born in 1949 in Odha, Moyale, Marsabit County, Kenya, Abdullahi Jirma emerged from humble beginnings as a visionary artist […]

Kisumu Roars to Life: Historic First Drift Show Ignites Lakeside City

Kisumu, Kenya| In a groundbreaking display of adrenaline and innovation, Kisumu transformed its bustling Central Business District into a pulsating motorsport arena on December 27, 2025, hosting the city’s inaugural drift show. Thousands of enthusiastic residents and visitors packed the streets around Central Square, cheering as skilled drivers executed breathtaking precision maneuvers, filling the air […]

DCI Clears Suspicious Vehicle in Cyrus Jirongo Fatal Crash Probe

Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations provides key update on former Lugari MP’s death, tracing Toyota Probox seen near accident scene and verifying innocent family errand. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has made significant progress in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of former Lugari Member of Parliament and veteran politician Hon. Cyrus Jirongo, […]

Garissa on Edge: MCA Aspirant Siman Ahmed Demands Justice for Brother’s Alleged Killing by Police

Garissa, Kenya| Tensions have escalated in Garissa County following the controversial death of Sheikh Umar Ahmed (also referred to as Ahmed Sheikh Omar), a local resident whose family alleges he was shot dead by officers from the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU). His sister, Siman Ahmed—an aspiring Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Madogashe Ward in […]

Mama Hassan: The Heartbeat of Isiolo’s Health Revolution Lights Up Garbatulla

📷Above| Restoring eyesight through the Garba Tulla medical camp as successful cataract surgeries were conducted In the vast, sun-scorched plains of northern Kenya, where hope sometimes feels as distant as the horizon, one woman has emerged as a towering beacon of compassion, resilience, and transformative leadership. Her Excellency Mrs. Habiba Guyo — affectionately and reverently […]