Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has come out strongly against a proposed law by President William Ruto’s administration aimed at regulating political campaigns, calling it a dangerous assault on Kenya’s democracy. In a bold statement posted on his official X account on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Salasya warned that such legislation could usher in an…
Kikuyu Gospel Artist Ben Githae. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/BenGithaeMpendwaOfficial Popular gospel artist Ben Githae has officially announced that he will stop producing political campaign songs. Known for creating politically affiliated songs that went viral in support of his favourite candidates, Githae has now made a sharp U‑turn. Taking to his official Facebook account on Wednesday, June 11, 2025,…
Former Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Sicily Kariuki, at a past event. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/SicilyKariukiRIAL Former Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki has expressed concern over what she describes as increasing dysfunction within President William Ruto’s administration, linking it to a recent rise in deaths among Kenyan youth. Speaking on a local media…
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi at a past event. PHOTO/@HonOscarSudi/XKapseret constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Oscar Sudi has accused Nandi County Senator Samson Cherargei of indirectly targeting President William Ruto in his attacks against Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. Taking to his official X account on the night of Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Sudi urged Cherargei…
Is the Sports Ministry really a place for jokers? That is exactly what a Senator seemed to suggest when he called on the President to transfer a CS to the docket. Amid the uproar that has greeted the brutal murder of activist and blogger Albert Ojwang, sports has been indirectly dragged into the matter. Ojwang…
Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo has threatened to table a motion in Parliament seeking to permanently bar former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from holding any public office in Kenya. Speaking during a funds drive in Rongo on Sunday, Otiende accused Gachagua of promoting divisive politics and ignoring the lessons from his 2024 impeachment by the Senate….
Nandi senator Samson Cherargei during a past event. PHOTO/@scherargei/XNandi Senator Samson Cherargei has called for Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to be demoted to the Ministry of Sports following the controversial death of 31-year-old X influencer Albert Ojwang in police custody. Speaking during a Senate plenary on Wednesday, June 11, Cherargei criticised Murkomen’s leadership, accusing…
Aerial view of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga stadium in Siaya. PHOTO/@ayatta_10/XSiaya Governor James Orengo appears to be reaping the benefits of his recent political ‘handshake’ with President William Ruto, unveiling a series of major development projects secured from the national government just days after meeting the Head of State. In an update posted on X on…
The death of teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody has escalated into a national crisis that is now tugging directly at the future of Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) Eliud Lagat. Police version of Ojwang fatally injuring himself in a Nairobi cell, quickly fell apart after an autopsy ruled the death a strangulation homicide; prompting street protests,…
The High Court has given the government one last chance to prove it canceled the KETRACO tender awarded to the Adani Group. When the case came up before Justice Bahati Mwamuye today, the government admitted it still hadn’t filed proof of the cancellation. They asked for more time to submit their responses. Granting the request,…
President William Ruto speaks during a past event. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X President William Ruto has expressed deep sorrow and called for urgent action following the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. The Head of State’s remarks come amid growing scrutiny of police practices in the country, with human rights organisations frequently raising alarms over…
President William Ruto has condemned the death of Albert Ojwang in police custody and instructed the National Police Service to work “swiftly, transparently, and credibly” with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to determine what happened. Ojwang was tortured while in police custody, before being dumped at Central Police Station in bad shape. He would…
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen before the Senate to respond to questions on the tragic death of Albert Ojwang’ in police custody, on June 11, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has denied claims of attempts to cover up the murder of blogger and teacher, Albert Ojwang’ while in police custody. Speaking for…
President William Ruto with is Deputy Kithure Kindiki address residents after the launch of the Sogoo-Melelo-Ololung’a Road on the second day of his tour of Narok County, May 7, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] State House spent a whopping Sh5.6 billion in the first nine months of the 2024/2025 financial year, a report has revealed. The…
Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera at a past event. PHOTO/@TheODMparty/X Lugari Member of Parliament (MP) Nabii Nabwera has come out strongly in defence of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, following growing criticism over his delayed response to the death of teacher and influencer Albert Omondi Ojwang. In recent days, a section of Kenyans has taken to…