IEBC chair nominee Charles Nyachae when he appeared before the selection panel in Nairobi on March 24, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Charles Ayieko Nyachae is no stranger to power, legacy, or controversy. The 67-year-old lawyer has spent a lifetime navigating the complex intersections of law, politics, and public service often with a towering family name behind him….
President William Ruto addresses residents of Sogoo, Narok South Constituency during his development tour in Narok County on May 7, 2025. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/williamsamoei President William Ruto has vowed to resolve land disputes in Narok County in the wake of the deadly Angata Barikoi clashes that left at least five people dead, including a child. The violent…
Election ballot boxes. Image used for illustration. PHOTO/IEBC /XA new survey by Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) has revealed stark regional divides in how Kenyans perceive the integrity of past elections, with Nyanza emerging as the most sceptical region in the country. According to the report released on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, nearly half…
President William Ruto with IEBC selection panel Chair Nelson Makanda when received the report on the recruitment of nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on May 6, 2025. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/williamsamoeiA majority of Kenyans believe that the process to select the next leadership of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was not fair….
President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and former IEBC chairperson the late Wafula Chebukati. PHOTO/@IEBCKenya/XA section of Kenyans is concerned about political interference in the 2027 general elections. According to a report by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) released on Wednesday , May 7, 2025, 30 percent of Kenyans are concerned about political…
Can Harambee Stars midfielder Mohammed Bajaber follow in the footsteps McDonald Mariga and lift the Champions League after historic with the trophy. Harambee Stars midfielder Mohammed Bajaber looks poised for greatness if his previous outings with the Kenyan national football team is anything to go by. The Kenya Police ace, who was among the standout…
US President Donald Trump and his predecessor Joe Biden. PHOTO/ @TelegraphUS/XJoe Biden has accused Donald Trump of “modern-day appeasement” in his approach to Russia and expressed fears that Europe would “lose confidence in the certainty of America” in his first interview since leaving the White House in January. “He [Vladimir Putin] believes it [Russia] has historical…
Can Harambee Stars midfielder Mohammed Bajaber follow in the footsteps McDonald Mariga and lift the Champions League after historic with the trophy. Harambee Stars midfielder Mohammed Bajaber looks poised for greatness if his previous outings with the Kenyan national football team is anything to go by. The Kenya Police ace, who was among the standout…
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya at a past interview. PHOTO/@salasyaPeter/XMumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has come out to openly welcome his transformation after the violent incident at Nyayo National Stadium during the FIFA World Cup qualifier match between the Kenya National men’s football team, Harambee Stars, and Gabon on March 23, 2025….
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta could lose nearly Ksh95 million in retirement benefits if Parliament approves new budget proposals by the National Treasury. The proposal is part of a wider government effort to tighten spending on retired senior State officials. According to the 2025/26 budget estimates tabled in the National Assembly, Kenyatta’s office allocation would drop…
Kenya is on track to establish a new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) within 14 days after President William Ruto officially received the final report on nominees for the commission’s leadership. On Tuesday, the IEBC Selection Panel presented the report to President Ruto at State House, Nairobi, marking a key milestone in the reconstitution…
Police have cleared three individuals arrested for allegedly hurling a shoe at President William Ruto during a public event in Kehancha, Migori County, after investigators confirmed the flying footwear was more of a misfire than a missile. The incident happened on May 5, as President Ruto was launching a 200-unit affordable housing project as part…
Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi at a pst event. PHOTO/@JohnMbadiN/X Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended President William Ruto’s appointment of multiple advisors, asserting that there is no legal cap on the number of advisors a president can hire. Speaking to a local TV station on the night of…
President William Ruto and Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at State House in Mombasa county. [PCS] The working arrangement between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga is under strain due to emerging faultiness between the two camps. These divisions have sparked misunderstandings, complicating the relationship between the partners. Some government leaders accuse ODM…
Screen grab showing President William Ruto flinch as a black shoe hurtles towards him in Migori. President William Ruto has forgiven the person who threw a shoe at him during a public rally in Kehancha, Kuria West, Migori County on Sunday. Addressing the press on Tuesday, government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura stated that the Head of State has…