Several politicians expected to contest Kenya’s 2027 gubernatorial elections have emerged among the country’s highest-rated elected leaders in a new nationwide survey by research firm Infotrak, underscoring their growing political influence ahead of the polls. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who has declared his bid for the Nairobi governorship, topped the ranking of Members of…
Kenya’s Senate has threatened to take legal action against the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), accusing the agency of attempting to enforce new vehicle inspection regulations before they receive parliamentary approval. The dispute centers on the NTSA’s proposed mandatory annual inspections for privately owned vehicles older than four years, a policy that has sparked…
Former Garissa Governor Ali Bunow Korane has pledged to purchase land for a Christian cemetery if elected back to office, seeking to address a longstanding challenge faced by the Christian community in the predominantly Muslim county. Bunow made the promise during the installation ceremony of the chairman of the Kikuyu community in Garissa, saying Christians…
Political tensions are rising in Tanzania ahead of planned nationwide protests on July 7, with the government warning organizers and participants against engaging in violence or incitement. The demonstrations, which have gained momentum on social media, are being organized to demand accountability for the violence that followed the 2025 general election, the release of political…
The High Court in Nairobi has imposed strict confidentiality measures in a case involving eight minors accused over the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that left 16 students dead. The accused, all students, appeared before Justice Diana Kavedza at the Kibera High Court where they denied 16 counts of murder linked to the tragic…
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has raised concern over the increasing cases of gender-based violence, child abuse and killings in Kenya, while welcoming a series of Cabinet-approved reforms aimed at strengthening protection for women, children and vulnerable families. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commission described the Cabinet’s approval of the Kenya…
A new report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has revealed widespread delays in payment of contractors and suppliers by county governments, with billions of shillings in pending bills accumulating across the country. The report shows that county governments continue to delay settlement of verified invoices for goods and services already delivered, leaving contractors under…
Growing concern surrounds the fate of more than 20 doctors who disappeared in El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state, amid reports that they may have been detained by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) following the group’s capture of the city in October 2025. According to the Sudan Doctors Network, the missing medical…
Turkana County is caught between two realities, the promise of an oil-driven economic future, and a worsening security crisis that is leaving families displaced and grieving. While county leaders met in Lodwar to advance oil regulations, residents in Turkana East were on the streets demanding urgent action to stop deadly livestock raids. Governor Dr. Jeremiah…
The Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs has launched a public participation exercise in Marsabit County to gather community views on three draft mining bills and sensitize residents on existing regulations. The legislative framework under review focuses on three critical areas including mineral value addition, safety, and explosives. During a public workshop held…
