Residents of Taita Taveta County will have to wait much longer before the multi-billion shilling Mzima Two water project comes to fruition, contrary to earlier assurances made by the national government. The delay deals a heavy blow to local communities who have been eagerly anticipating a permanent solution to the region’s long-standing water issues. The…
Taita Taveta Senator Jones Mwaruma has confidently declared that the county will remain a firm stronghold of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. His remarks come amidst emerging discussions regarding a potential constituency-sharing or “zoning” agreement between ODM and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. Speaking in Voi town after attending a Sunday church…
Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in their Group J clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday, securing the defending champions a place in the knockout stage. Messi’s brace also saw him rewrite the record books. The Argentine captain became the all-time leading goalscorer in men’s FIFA World Cup history,…
The leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), Martha Karua, has stated that Uganda has returned to a dictatorial regime after she was detained and deported from the country upon her arrival at Entebbe International Airport. Karua was accompanied by the president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Charles Kanjama, to attend the court case of…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the party’s Secretary-General following an internal disciplinary process. The decision was approved during a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at Chungwa House chaired by National Chairperson Gladys Wanga and attended by party leader Oburu Oginga. “Having reviewed the report and findings of…
Mining activities in the Wanjala area of Kishushe, Wundanyi Constituency, have officially resumed, marking the end of a prolonged and tense stalemate between large-scale mining investors and local landowners. The breakthrough was solidified by the formal launch of mineral transportation from the Kishushe extraction site directly to the Manga processing plant, signaling a fresh start…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), alongside the Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK) and the national government, has launched a critical peacebuilding initiative in Turkana West to strengthen local conflict resolution frameworks ahead of the next general election. The three-day workshop brought together host community leaders, media practitioners, and key stakeholders from the Kakuma…
The High Court has found Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale guilty of contempt of court for failing to comply with a previous court order concerning the planned Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia. In its ruling, the court said Duale deliberately failed to obey its directives, an act it deemed to be contempt of court. As a…
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Garissa have urged political parties to end discrimination and give them equal opportunities during party nominations. Speaking at an ORPP forum, Garissa PWD Chairman Adan Bille said loyal and qualified disabled members are often overlooked in favor of wealthier candidates. “We want political parties to nominate qualified and loyal members,…
The Kenyan government is set to create a new National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) after Parliament approved the National Cybersecurity Agency Order, 2026. The agency will coordinate national efforts to combat cybercrime, protect critical digital infrastructure, and respond to growing cyber threats. It will work with government institutions, security agencies, private sector players, academic institutions, and…
