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 […]
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 […]
Moses Kuria 2027 Political Forecast Sparks Debate Moses Kuria 2027 comments are once again making headlines, as the outspoken former Cabinet Secretary and Gatundu South MP predicted that the 2027 General Election will be unlike anything Kenya has witnessed before. Speaking during a live interview on Sunday night, Kuria warned of major political realignments, a […]
KNH gives update on Boniface Kariuki, the young mask vendor who was shot at close range by a police officer during yesterday’s protests in Nairobi’s CBD. The hospital has confirmed he remains in a critical condition after undergoing emergency neurosurgery. Shooting and Hospitalization Read Also: Safaricom Valuation Hits KSh 1 Trillion Mark Amid Investor Optimism […]
Safaricom valuation hits KSh 1 trillion for the first time in over a year, signaling renewed investor confidence in Kenya’s most valuable company. This development reaffirms Safaricom’s dominance on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and its enduring role in East Africa’s digital economy. As Kenya’s largest telco and mobile money provider, Safaricom’s recovery reflects broader […]
A cooking gas cargo in Kenya imported by Tanzania’s Lake Gas Limited has been declared unfit for use by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), in a major regulatory setback that threatens regional trade ties. The cargo, which docked in Mombasa, failed critical safety checks due to insufficient levels of ethyl mercaptan—the chemical that gives […]
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat has officially stepped aside from his duties following growing public pressure over the death of digital blogger and former teacher Albert Ojwang while in police custody. The decision comes as the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) continues its investigation into the incident . In a statement dated June 16, […]
In a heartfelt response to the tragic death of Albert Ojwang, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has pledged long-term support to the deceased influencer’s family. The governor announced that the county will fund the education of Ojwang’s son, clear his widow’s college fees, and provide housing support for the late teacher’s parents. Ojwang, a popular youth […]
