Kenya has some of the most expensive schools in Kenya, with international institutions in Nairobi dominating the list Brookhouse schools charge up to KSh 6.8 million in annual fees, although tuition fees vary by student body Peponi, one of the most famous schools in Kenya, associated with the Kenyatta family, is another expensive institution Nairobi…
Rigathi Gachagua led DCP MPs to a repeat meeting in Mombasa to review progress and strategize for the 2027 elections Former Kakamega senator Cleophas Malala, who is widely seen as Gachagua’s deputy, was absent from recent meetings Organizing secretary Mithika Linturi presented the party’s strategic plan for 2026, while Gachagua emphasized preparation as the key…
President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the presidential election Uganda Thursday, January 15, extending his tenure of more than four decades and getting a seventh term in office. The announcement, made on Saturday by the Electoral Commission, followed a tight vote held amid nationwide internet outages and logistical challenges that delayed voting…
Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has responded to allegations that he plans to leave former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua as DCP Mukunji accused former Trade Minister Moses Kuria of spreading false stories and insisted that he will never join President William Ruto’s Kenya First government He condemned attempts to influence his political allegiance with…
On Saturday, January 17, newspapers highlighted the political changes in the country, explaining how leaders are quietly changing alliances and positioning themselves strategically as the race for the 2027 General Election begins to gain momentum. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Saturday, January 17. Photos/screenshots: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard, Weekend Star and Taifa Leo.Source:…
Uganda entered its 12th general election on January 15, with more than 21.6 million registered voters choosing among eight presidential candidates. Preliminary results from 133 polling stations showed President Yoweri Museveni (NRM) leading with 61.7 percent of the vote, his main rival, Bobi Wine of the NUP, trailing with 33.64 percent. The presidential race attracted…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has launched a campaign to mobilize the people in Western Kenya under the slogan “Linda Ground”, with party leader Oburu Oginga leading a regional tour The tour of western Kenya, starting in Busia and ending in Kakamega, puts Oburu at the center of ODM’s plan to expand and strengthen…
Eight armed police officers in Nandi Hills area were caught on CCTV cameras brutally attacking youths who were peacefully playing pool The video footage did not show any criminal activity, but the officers forced the youths to lie on the ground, beat them with batons and forced them to show their national IDs. Senator Samson…
On Friday, January 16, 2026, Kenyan newspapers reported a major political setback for former vice president Rigathi Gachagua, with several of his key allies leaving his camp. Daily newspapers also reported the alleged multi-billion shilling scam in the National Youth Service (NYS). Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Friday, January 16. Photos/screenshots: DN, PD, The…
Two players will miss the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco due to suspension Sadio Mane helped Senegal knock out record champions Egypt, while Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties AFCON rules on yellow cards have caused a lot of debate, with players missing important games due to the accumulation of player…
A fatal prison accident has left a 25-year-old inmate with serious injuries at the Migori County Referral Hospital It is said that the prisoner, who was nearing the end of his six-year prison sentence, fell into the hot porridge while he was preparing to serve his colleagues However, his family accused Kendege Prison officials of…
A young girl, Claire Wairimu, who survived the tragic Karai accident, paid emotional tribute to her parents and siblings during their funerals The accident resulted in the deaths of his father, Catechist James Njoroge Kabari, his mother Teresia, and his two brothers, Mike and John Claire’s written tribute was read at the funeral, touching mourners…
On Thursday, January 15, dailies covered the political heat as leaders across the country reshuffled alliances, made strategic moves, and quietly maneuvered ahead of the 2027 General Election. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers Thursday, January 15. Photos/screenshots: Daily Nation, The Standard, The Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC 1. Daily Nation According to the newspaper, two…
The police have successfully dismantled the network of drug dealers after DCI operatives arrested Ephantus Kariuki Mwangi in an intelligence-led operation on January 14 The 42-year-old suspect was caught driving a motorcycle with suspicious luggage, and during a search they found 397 grams of cleverly hidden drugs The Anti-Narcotics Unit confirmed that Kariuki is in…
Siaya Senator, Oburu Oginga, is ready to lead the political meeting of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) at Kamukunji Grounds in Nairobi, Wednesday, January 14 The meeting, planned as a consultative dialogue, comes at a difficult time for the future of the Orange party following recent divisions. Kamukunji Stadium has great political significance for ODM supporters,…