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In a spirited address that blended urgency with optimism, newly appointed Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has called on Kenya’s youth, influencers, bloggers, and civil society groups to…
The High Court in Kakamega has dismissed a petition challenging the imposition of a 12.5 per cent excise duty on the amount staked by participants in betting activities, delivering a major blow…
The National Assembly has officially approved the appointment of Pius Ang’asa as a member of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Board of Directors, marking a significant addition to the apex bank’s…
Many Kenyan politicians and aspirants accompanying Gachagua on his U.S. trip have expressed outrage after being told they must each contribute Ksh1 million for his farewell dinner. They argue this is excessive,…
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has issued a stern warning to The Standard newspaper, threatening legal action over a front-page headline that he claims unfairly linked him to corruption. The August 13…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s self-styled “tell-all” mission to the United States has collapsed under the weight of reality, as Washington publicly reaffirmed Kenya’s central role in its Africa policy — effectively…
In a significant boost to international efforts against Haiti’s notorious criminal networks, the United States government has announced criminal charges and a $5 million (approximately Ksh647 million) bounty for information leading to…
Kenya is set to introduce internationally recognized Seafarer Identification Documents (SID) within the next three months, a move expected to ease global travel for Kenyan maritime workers. Immigration and Citizen Services Principal…
Unexpectedly, Duncan Oburu Ojwang, a lawyer and legal scholar, has refused to accept President William Ruto’s appointment as the new chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). In a…
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has moved to allay fears of mass job losses following the government’s controversial decision to privatise the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). Appearing before the National…
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Former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament Ngunjiri Wambugu, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to withdraw all cases challenging his impeachment. In a statement, Wambugu asked the…
Nyandarua Senator John Methu Muhia has ignited a storm after accusing President William Ruto of “abandoning” Mt Kenya by investing heavily in Homa Bay County, remarks that critics say mirror the poisonous…
Rigathi Gachagua’s much-hyped return from the US yesterday collapsed into humiliation, exposing the emptiness of a man who claims to speak for the entire Mt Kenya region. Marketed by his deputy Cleophas…
President William Ruto has launched a noisy war of words to fight corruption in Kenya and he has been specifically lamenting about those who are supposed to lead the country and earn…
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has addressed speculation surrounding his absence from the joint Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) parliamentary group meeting held on Monday, August…
Tuju exit from Jubilee Party lamenting the “staying power” of tribalism is to me the most interesting. It has made me take yet another look at tribalism. This thing has many faces!…
Former Jubilee Party Secretary-General Raphael Tuju has formally resigned from the party, marking the end of a significant chapter in his political journey. In a letter dated Tuesday, August 19, and addressed…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna says governors have misadvised national leaders, including ODM party leader Raila Odinga. Speaking on Tuesday during a press briefing alongside other members of…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s bid to crown himself Mt Kenya’s “gatekeeper” is fast turning into a political boomerang—fracturing the opposition and jeopardising its 2027 shot at unseating President William Ruto. Matiang’i…
Gatanga Constituency Member of Parliament Edward Muriu has revealed that the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will work with President William Ruto if he emerges the winner in 2027. Speaking to one…