When people hear that Africa wants a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, one question is often left unanswered: What exactly would that seat give Africa? To understand why the issue matters so much, you first need to…
Uhuru Kenyatta says Raila won in 2022. But what happened to the facts? Four years after the 2022 presidential election, former President Uhuru Kenyatta has reopened one of Kenya’s most politically sensitive chapters. Speaking during a Jubilee Party National Executive…
Modern wars are changing rapidly. For centuries, wars were fought with soldiers, tanks, and fighter jets. Today, a new era of warfare is emerging where drones, missiles, cyber systems, and artificial intelligence are becoming the most important weapons. Recent conflicts…
Politics in Kenya often turns on personalities, alliances, and sometimes a single vote, and in Homa Bay County, the latest high-stakes move has just flipped the local political chessboard. On February 26, 2026, Joseph Oyugi Magwanga, the Deputy Governor of…
Imagine planning to travel to the United States to study, work, or visit family, only to be told that getting a visa is suddenly very hard or almost impossible. This is what happened to people from several African and other…
Introduction Roads in Kenya are more than just transport links. They often become symbols of development, political legacy, and public trust. One such road is the Kibwezi–Ikutha–Mutomo–Kitui–Kabati–Migwani road, a 192 kilometre stretch whose construction has sparked heated political debate years…
On December 3, 2025, news broke that Gachagua, now leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), publicly condemned a report by veteran journalist Stephen Letoo of Citizen TV. Gachagua accused Letoo of “biased reporting” over the coverage of a…
Your Excellency, I write this letter in deep concern and urgency on behalf of many Kenyans, especially our youth, Gen Z, civil society actors, and everyday citizens who believe the signing of eight new laws has triggered a legitimacy crisis…
Raila Amollo Odinga is more than a politician. He is an era, a movement, a symbol of resistance and resilience that has defined Kenya’s political journey for decades. In a just world, his farewell would mirror the magnitude of his…
October 15, 2025, Nairobi – Kenya awoke today to the shocking news that Raila Amolo Odinga, aged 80, has died. The announcement, carried by Reuters and other reputable outlets, reports that Odinga suffered a cardiac arrest while in India and…
Nairobi, Kenya – September 24, 2025 — In a bold move aimed at reclaiming allegedly looted public resources, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced plans to auction properties valued at KES 505 million tied to former Migori Governor…
Kenya’s Generation Z, born from 1997 to 2012, is flexing its newfound political muscle. According to the IEBC, 5.6 million of its members will be eligible voters by 2027, representing a massive electoral shift. Already, Gen Z has challenged power…
By The Editor, Sunday Edition | July 6, 2025 Today being a Sunday, it is yet another day for politicians to insult one another, threaten each other from the pulpit, and be celebrated or booed by congregants. It will be…
Jerusalem, June 16, 2025 – Israel is grappling with an unprecedented multi-front conflict, engaging adversaries across Gaza, Lebanon, the West Bank, Iran, Yemen, Syria, and Iraq. The escalation, rooted in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that killed approximately 1,200…
Nairobi, Kenya – May 26, 2025 – The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed claims of the abduction of Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi, alleging that the incident was a staged act orchestrated for political gain, with former Deputy…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – April 11, 2025 Tanzania’s prominent opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, was charged with treason on Thursday, April 10, 2025, following his arrest at a public rally in Mbinga, southern Tanzania. The charges, which carry the death…
NAIROBI, Kenya – March 26, 2025 – President William Ruto has announced yet another cabinet reshuffle, nominating new ministers and reassigning portfolios in a move aimed at addressing growing public dissatisfaction with his administration. The changes, detailed in a press…
Washington, D.C. – In a significant legal development, a federal judge has issued an order to temporarily halt President Donald Trump’s initiative to freeze U.S. foreign aid, ensuring that funds continue to flow to existing contracts, grants, and loans. This…
In a significant move to bolster regional development, President William Ruto recently embarked on a tour of Northern Kenya, with a special focus on Garissa County. On February 6, 2025, his visit was marked by the launch of several government…
Nairobi, Kenya – February 5, 2025 – In response to recent rumors suggesting the United States had withdrawn its financial support from the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti, the Kenyan Government, through its spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura…