Kitui readies to host first-ever Mashujaa Day celebrations

Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County to host this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations, Internal Security PS Omollo confirms; venue has a seating capacity of nearly 10,000.

By Omondi Powel 22 days ago

Wetang'ula calls for legal reforms to curb violent protests

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for a review of Kenya's laws governing protests, citing the recent wave of violence that has rocked the country.

By Omondi Powel 22 days ago

Atwoli joins calls for intergenerational dialogue

The veteran unionist urged leaders to take responsibility and bring Kenyans to the table, as the country risks slipping into chaos.

By Omondi Powel 22 days ago

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Ruto's skin too thin for a politician leave alone a president

Ruto reacts to every piece of dissent, directly or through proxies, portraying the President as somewhat thin-skinned.

By Brian Otieno and Omondi Powel 28 days ago

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While Ruto stutters, unemployment threatens to fuel a youth revolution

The reality of unemployment has been more stark during the deadly anti-government protests that have claimed nearly 60 lives since June 25.

By Brian Otieno and Omondi Powel 28 days ago

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When bullets silence cries in a failed leadership

After the Interior CS issued the shoot-on-sight threat, police have been seen to handle demonstrators more brutally.

By Brian Otieno and Omondi Powel 1 month ago

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How Gen Z have stolen 'maandamano' thunder from Raila

ODM leader has been the only politician who could mobilise street demos. Leaderless young people have successfully used social media to organise protests.

By Omondi Powel 1 month ago

Maraga accuses state of capture, vows to restore rule of law

Former CJ Maraga has vowed to restore constitutional order in Kenya, accusing President William Ruto's administration of driving the country into lawlessness

By Omondi Powel 1 month ago

Political parties are undermining democracy

Kenya's political leaders are fuelling tension and undermining democracy through early campaigns and disregard for the rule of law during protests.

By Omondi Powel 1 month ago

Kioni: 'Why is DIG Lagat still in office?'

Jubilee Party SG Kioni has called for immediate interdiction of DIG Eliud Lagat and all police officers involved in the death of Albert Ojwang.

By Omondi Powel 1 month ago

Over 200 families displaced as fire ravages Kibra, CS Ruku pledges support

A devastating fire broke out Wednesday evening in Kibra's Mukungu village, leaving more than 200 families homeless and destroying property worth thousands of shillings.

By Omondi Powel 1 month ago

Raila's stance causing confusion in ODM

The Orange Democratic Movement, led by Raila Odinga, is confused about its role in government as the 2027 general elections draw closer.

By Omondi Powel 2 months ago

'We were not consulted,' COTU dismisses PS Hinga's claims on housing law

COTU dismissed the assertion that it was consulted and participated in the drafting of the regulations guiding the implementation of the Affordable Housing levy.

By Omondi Powel 2 months ago

Hold inquiry into police torture in EAC, Karua urges UN

Karua, who was among those refused entry into Tanzania recently, called for an end to illegal detentions and torture in the region.

By Omondi Powel 2 months ago

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Social media emerges as Ruto's most potent opposition

Social media is reshaping political engagement and giving a voice to a generation dissatisfied with the government's performance.

By Omondi Powel 2 months ago

Ethnic-based voting to blame for electoral challenges, says IEBC nominee Mukhwana

IEBC nominee Moses Alutalala Mukhwana says Kenya's electoral challenges stem more from ethnic-based voting patterns than from institutional failures within the commission.

By Omondi Powel 2 months ago

Matatu Association responds to allegations against its president

Matatu Owners Association issues a statement addressing allegations involving its president, Albert Karakacha, in a legal matter that has attracted attention.

By Omondi Powel 2 months ago

EACC: Kenyans undermining war on graft by celebrating corrupt leaders

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has said that its fight against corruption is getting obstructed by Kenyans who cheer on corrupt individuals.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh and Omondi Powel 2 months ago