ODM raised concerns about the UDA leaders’ remarks, warning that they could disrupt the fragile partnership between the two parties Acting General Secretary Catherine Omanyo said the remarks risked causing concern among party supporters and called for mutual respect The crisis is linked to growing tensions over the proposed redistribution of territories ahead of the…
On Friday, April 17, Kenyan newspapers explored the tension between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of the 2027 General Election. The dailies also exposed the alleged sugar scandal, where unfit industrial grade sugar is suspected to be released in the market. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Friday,…
Senior Counsel Kalonzo Musyoka has petitioned the High Court to extend conservatory orders blocking the government’s proposed sale of a 15 percent stake in Safaricom. Addressing a three-judge bench on Thursday, Musyoka described the telecommunications giant as a vital national asset that the court must protect until all constitutional challenges are resolved. “Safaricom happens to…
The High Court in Kiambu has ordered an immediate halt to construction at the contested Githunguri affordable housing project, delivering a major legal win for Agikuyu community elders seeking to protect the site’s cultural heritage. Justice Bahati Mwamunye issued the directive, instructing the contractor to stop all work on the disputed 58-acre parcel and vacate the site…
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has raised alarm over a growing disregard for human life, warning that the country risks sliding into a dangerous culture of violence, human trafficking, and political intolerance. In a pastoral message titled “Protect Life and Prosper,” issued on April 16, 2026, the clerics cautioned that without urgent action…
Audio By Vocalize The Orange Democratic Movement Central Committee members addresing the press on April 16, 2026. [ODM,X] The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has raised concerns over its relationship with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accusing some senior UDA officials of making unwarranted public remarks that have unsettled its members, and demanding respect for its…
The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has countered the opposition’s recent allegations concerning the fuel price hike, dismissing the criticism as a collection of falsehoods designed to mislead the public. UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan argued that the surge is primarily driven by global shocks, specifically the ongoing Middle East conflict, rather than domestic…
Kibos Sugar Company, Kisumu County. [File Courtesy] A massive shipment of raw, impure industrial sugar valued at Sh1.5 billion has been diverted from the Port of Mombasa for repackaging and sale for household consumption. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us. 🔥 Easter Sale Ends…
Kenya’s inflation rate may climb toward the upper limit of the government’s target by mid-year as the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) forecasts a steady rise fueled primarily by expensive energy. The regulator expects headline inflation to hit 5.7% next month, climb to 6.0% in June, and reach a peak of approximately 6.2% in July….
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru have pledged a united front to consolidate support from the Mt. Kenya region for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid. During a public sensitization tour in Kirinyaga Central, the two leaders called on residents to stand firmly behind the current administration to ensure they reap the…
Audio By Vocalize FC Talanta team. [File, Standard] For Idd Mubarak, football was never just a passion. This was a choice. One he made early on and refused to walk away from. Now 22, Mubarak plays as a goalkeeper for FC Talanta, a government-sponsored club, after choosing to bet on himself, even when…