The Central Organization of Trade Unions Kenya (COTU-K) brushed aside a petition against its recent elections, labeling the allegations as meritless and legally hollow. The workers’ union issued this response following a lawsuit from Fazul Mohamed and the Institute for Democratic Governance. The suit aims to scrap the results of the March 14, 2026, polls…
The Linda Mwananchi faction has issued a scathing rebuke of President William Ruto following a series of public outbursts in Western Kenya. During a press conference on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the group accused the president of breaching the constitutional dignity of his office. They specifically pointed to a “culture of insults” that they claim…
What should have been a normal trip to work has turned into a disturbing missing person case for a Kenyan man living abroad Nahashon Wanyoike, who was on his way to work, disappeared on Sunday, March 15, shortly after calling his friend He did not arrive at his workplace, and all communication was suddenly cut…
A second contingent of Kenyan police officers touched down in Nairobi on Tuesday evening, marking the close of their deployment to Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission – a Kenya-led peacekeeping operation that reshaped the security landscape in one of the Caribbean’s most troubled nations. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, flanked by senior…
The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Esther Muoria, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening competency-based training following an extensive inspection tour of Limuru Technical and Vocational College in Kiambu County. `The visit, which lasted nearly five hours, included a spot check of Competency-Based Education and Training…
Democracy for Citizens (DCP) Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized the ongoing Nairobi River regeneration project, accusing the government of “selective justice” in its demolition of structures along the riparian land. Speaking during an interview on Kameme TV on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the former deputy president argued that while the homes of the…
Moses Rengwara’s children were heartbroken after learning of their father’s death following a drowning accident It is said that Rengwara drowned while trying to cross the river to the farm, after slipping and being swept away by the strong flood current. Later, her children were seen at her grave, overwhelmed with grief and unable to…
The Linda Mwananchi campaign is kicking back into gear after a short break. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced that the team will hold public events in several major towns to mobilize support. The tour starts in Narok this Sunday, March 22, moves to Nairobi on Friday, March 27, and concludes in Mombasa on Sunday, March…
The newspapers of Thursday, March 19, reported on the political situation in the country as the 2027 General Election approaches. The front pages of The Standard and Taifa Leo newspapers. Photo: The Standard and Taifa Leo newspapers.Source: UGC One of the newspapers highlighted the defense of the President William Ruto against critics who claim that…
David Simuyu blamed Chesamisi Boys High School for negligence in the medical emergency that befell his son Eugene at school According to David Simuyu, Eugene Wekesa died in hospital due to a heart problem that was never detected before, after he was delayed in getting medical help. After Simuyu tragically lost his son, he urged…
On Thursday, March 18, a 22-storey building in Westlands collapsed, trapping two workers under the rubble The Kenya Red Cross reported that two workers managed to escape unharmed during the fall In Kericho county, one person died after a building under construction collapsed in Kaptebeswet area Nairobi – A 22-storey building under construction has collapsed…
In a long-overdue reform, the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has launched Afya Apex Taifa Care, a digital platform designed to ditch paper records and modernize healthcare delivery in Kenya. Digital Health Authority CEO Anthony Lenayara confirmed that the government remains dedicated to building a robust digital health network. To keep the system running smoothly, KNH…
Moroccans celebrate in the streets shortly after the CAF Appeal Board overturned Senegal’s victory in the AFCON 2025 final The board ruled that Senegal forfeited the match after going out and thus awarded Morocco a 3-0 win in the game The country’s Football Federation has accepted the decision while Senegal considers the next step Morocco…
Senegal were stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in a controversial decision by the CAF Appeals Board The Teranga Lions came off the field in an unusual fashion during their final against Morocco before coming back to win the game in extra time We look at the next legal steps and…
Safaricom is rolling out a significant privacy upgrade to M-Pesa on March 24, 2026, one that will change how your personal details appear every time you send money. The Central Bank of Kenya has already approved the new data minimization feature, and it is set to reshape the way millions of Kenyans experience mobile payments….