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Sanitation goals face harsh realities in open defecation

Open Defacation rate declined from 16.2 per cent in 2003 to 7 per cent in 2022,  the country remains among 36 countries still grappling with this unhealthy practice. ​ Open Defacation rate declined from 16.2 per cent in 2003 to 7…

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Woman claims ex-Nakuru mayor was her father, wants estate share

Marion Wangui told court Joseck Thuo used to take care of her as she was his dependent. She alleged that her name is not in a contested Will filed in court. ​ Marion Wangui told court Joseck Thuo used to take…

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Farouk Kibet: The power behind William Ruto’s presidency

So revered is Farouk that his suggestions or opinions are law to area leaders. He decides who to sit where in an event attended by the President and who to say what and for how long. ​ So revered is Farouk…

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Prince Rahim Aga Khan V takes over as father gets final salute

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V leads his fathers funeral in Lisbon, marking a new era. Global Ismaili leaders pledge allegiance to Prince Rahim Aga Khan V as the 50th Imam. ​ Prince Rahim Aga Khan V leads his fathers funeral in…

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ID politics: Why Northern Kenya is crucial to Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid

Of the 7.1m votes Ruto received in 2022 polls, 3.5m came from Mt Kenya region, which are now at risk due to the fallout with former DP Rigathi Gachagua. ​ Of the 7.1m votes Ruto received in 2022 polls, 3.5m came…

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This man Mbotela: Stared at the barrel of a gun but lived to see five presidents take office

The 84-year-old was forced into a controversial military coup at gunpoint in 1982 when the late President Daniel Moi was in power. ​ The 84-year-old was forced into a controversial military coup at gunpoint in 1982 when the late President Daniel…

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Lawyer wants Adams Oloo out of IEBC selection panel

Mboya argues that Ruto appointed Oloo as a strategy and communications advisor in the Office of the President in a circular dated December 20, 2024. ​ Mboya argues that Ruto appointed Oloo as a strategy and communications advisor in the Office…

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Police can’t ban protests, court declares

The High Court has clipped the Inspector General of Polices powers to declare protests illegal at will and without justification. ​ The High Court has clipped the Inspector General of Polices powers to declare protests illegal at will and without justification. Read…

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Raila AUC chair bid advances as 28 votes secured

Railas secretariat claims they have secured the support of 28 nations. With 49 states voting, the winner needs 33 votes to win in the first round. ​ Railas secretariat claims they have secured the support of 28 nations. With 49 states…

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Ruto removes extra vetting for ID registration in border counties

President William Ruto ends extra vetting for ID registration in border counties, says guideline to be reviewed regularly. ​ President William Ruto ends extra vetting for ID registration in border counties, says guideline to be reviewed regularly. Read More