A devastating fire broke out at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, Kenya, in the early hours of Thursday morning, leaving at least 16 students dead and dozens others injured in one of the country’s worst recent school tragedies. The blaze erupted shortly after midnight in a second-floor dormitory where about 220 girls aged […]
The Raphael Tuju saga has in recent months captured national attention, raising questions about how one of Kenya’s most prominent political figures found himself at the center of a high-stakes financial and legal storm. Once a powerful insider in government, Raphael Tuju is now battling to hold onto his wealth, reputation, and legacy amid mounting […]
Kenya has introduced a new automated platform designed to detect traffic violations and issue instant fines to motorists, marking a significant shift toward digital enforcement on the country’s roads. The system, rolled out by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), automatically identifies traffic offences and sends notifications to drivers via SMS. The platform records […]
Kenya is set to enter a new era of technology-driven traffic enforcement following the launch of a nationwide smart surveillance and digital fines programme by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). Under the Sh42 billion initiative, the authority will roll out 1,000 smart speed cameras and introduce an automated, real-time traffic violation and payment […]
Edwin Sifuna, the Nairobi County Senator, has announced the suspension of the Linda Mwananchi tour stop scheduled for Mombasa County, following a request by Muslim elders to allow residents to fully observe the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking on Saturday, February 21, in Kakamega County, Sifuna said the decision was reached out of respect for […]
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 […]
