East Africa’s security landscape is becoming increasingly fraught. The long‑running conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)—particularly the resurgence of the M23 rebel group—has escalated sharply, raising concerns about broader regional instability. In late 2025, M23, widely accused of being backed by Rwanda, seized strategic territory including the border city of Uvira, displacing hundreds […]
Cyrus Shakhalaga Khwa Jirongo was one of Kenya’s most controversial and influential political figures of the last three decades — a leader, MP, minister, businessman, and kingmaker whose rise, fall, and legacy shaped the political landscape of Western Kenya and the nation at large. Early Life and Education Despite limited formal professional training, Jirongo developed […]
Beryl Achieng Odinga, the youngest sister of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has died at a Nairobi hospital, her family confirmed. According to family sources, she had been unwell for some time and had been admitted to hospital frequently, including at the same facility where Raila Odinga was treated before his death. Tributes […]
Early Life and Family Roots Raila Amolo Odinga was born on January 7, 1945, in Maseno, near Kisumu, in Kenya’s western highlands. He was the son of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, one of Kenya’s foremost independence heroes and the country’s first Vice President, and Mary Juma Odinga, a devoted homemaker. Growing up in a family deeply […]
Kenya is facing a growing crisis of fraudulent title deeds — fake or illegally registered land titles — which is exposing financial institutions, investors, and individual landowners to substantial losses. The problem is gaining attention domestically, as well as from international actors such as the U.S. government. What’s Going On Response: What’s Being Done What […]
Stephen “Stevo” Munyakho, a Kenyan national who was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, is set to arrive back in Kenya tonight after spending nearly 14 years behind bars. His release, confirmed on July 22, marks the end of a long and emotionally charged ordeal involving death row, diyya negotiations, and high‑level diplomatic intervention. Homecoming […]
In a significant policy shift, the United States Embassy in Nairobi has introduced a mandatory requirement for all Kenyan visa applicants to disclose every social media account they have used over the past five years. The move, officially confirmed on July 25, 2025, has stirred widespread discussion, raising questions around privacy, transparency, and digital footprint […]
The Call for a Transparent Future In the wake of every general election in Kenya, familiar scenes unfold—allegations of rigging, disputed results, post-election violence, and deep public mistrust in the electoral process. From seasoned voters to first-time Gen Z participants, there is a growing demand for transparent, tamper-proof systems that can guarantee the integrity of […]
