Kenyan retirees are facing growing financial pressure as rising living costs, medical expenses and family responsibilities continue to erode their pension incomes, leaving many struggling to meet basic needs. Despite growth in retirement savings, many pensioners remain vulnerable to poverty, with some finding it difficult to afford food, rent, healthcare and
Author: Henry Omondi
Man Arrested After Allegedly Spending Sh6.7 Million Mistakenly Sent to His Account
Detectives have arrested a man accused of spending Sh6.7 million that was mistakenly deposited into his bank account, with prosecutors recommending charges related to withholding an erroneously delivered payment and money laundering. The suspect was arrested on Saturday, October 24, along Lantana Road in Westlands, Nairobi, by detectives from the Banking
Uhuru Urges Mt Kenya Residents to Forgive, Unite Ahead of 2027 Elections
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged residents of the Mt Kenya region to embrace forgiveness, unity and reconciliation ahead of the 2027 General Election, calling on them to put aside political differences and focus on the future. Uhuru made the remarks during a phone conversation with Kameme FM presenter Muthoni wa
Tuju Declares Support for Linda Mwananchi Movement
Former Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju has publicly declared his support for the Linda Mwananchi movement, signaling a new political direction as the country gradually shifts focus toward the 2027 General Election. In a statement posted on his X account, Tuju said he had been receiving numerous questions from Kenyans
Arati Declares Matiang’i “His Project” Ahead of 2027 Race
ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati has publicly declared his support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i ahead of the 2027 General Election, describing the former CS as “his project.” Speaking on Friday during a condolence gathering for Richard Onyonka following the death of his mother, Teresia Nyaboke, Arati said
Putin Signals Possible End to Ukraine War, Open to Meeting Zelensky Abroad
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that the war between Russia and Ukraine could be nearing its conclusion, while also indicating for the first time that he would be willing to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky outside Russia under certain conditions. Speaking after Saturday’s Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Putin
Kenya, US Strengthen Partnership on Disease Surveillance and Health Security
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Kenya’s healthcare sector through increased investments in disease surveillance, HIV treatment, malaria control, and emergency response systems. Speaking during the inaugural Kenya Health Security Convention held in Mombasa on Tuesday, Dr Naomi Lucchi, the Acting Program Director for the CDC Kenya Division
The Enigma of Dr. Roselyn Akombe: A Global Peacebuilder’s Journey to the Polygamous Heartland
In the rarefied corridors of the United Nations headquarters in New York, Dr. Roselyn Akombe is a force of nature. She holds a doctorate from Rutgers, commands multi-million dollar peacebuilding strategies, and advises nations on conflict resolution. At 47, she is a former Kenyan election commissioner who stared down institutional
‘We Are Not Children’: Kenyan Youth Leaders Erupt Over Tanzanian President’s ‘Mkwaju’ Remarks
NAIROBI, Kenya – A simmering generational divide exploded into a fiery cross-border debate this week after Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan allegedly suggested to Kenyan President William Ruto that unruly youth should be beaten with a mkwaju (a traditional cane or whip). The proposal, made during a closed-door conversation that
“Let Ruto Do His Job”: Government Spokesman Mwaura Tells Uhuru
Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has urged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to give President William Ruto space to lead, saying retired heads of state should step back and allow those in office to execute their mandate without interference. Mwaura emphasized the need for peace and unity, noting that while former leaders play