Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has dismissed renewed calls by opposition leaders to organise street demonstrations, saying the government is focused on development and has no appetite for what she described as empty political drama. Speaking on Monday in Kisumu, Wanga maintained that the proposed protests lack a clear agenda
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Joho Says Mining Investments Must Benefit Kenyans
Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho says investments in Kenya’s mining sector must create jobs, build national wealth and directly benefit local communities. He urged both local and international investors to explore the country’s largely untapped mineral resources while ensuring shared prosperity. Speaking in Nairobi during the US–Kenya Critical
Username SACCO Rolls Out Electric Boda Loans
Username SACCO has unveiled a new loan facility aimed at accelerating the transition to clean energy transport in Kenya’s informal mobility sector. The product, known as the Boda Boda Tuk-Tuk Express Loan, targets youth riders and small-scale entrepreneurs, offering affordable financing for electric motorcycles and tuk-tuks. The initiative seeks to cut
Nairobi Hosts First Mandela African Leadership Summit
Nairobi prepares to host the inaugural Mandela African Leadership Summit, positioning Kenya at the centre of a continent-wide push for ethical, forward-looking leadership. The two-day event runs from February 5 to 6 at Two Rivers Mall and is expected to attract influential African leaders, innovators and members of the global
Court Denies Compensation for 1998 Nairobi Bomb Blast Victims
The High Court has dismissed a petition seeking compensation and a commission of inquiry over the 1998 Nairobi bomb blast, ruling that the petitioners failed to prove that the government neglected its duty to prevent the attack. Delivering the judgment on Wednesday, Justice Lawrence Mugambi said the petition, filed in 2021,
Nyong’o Urges Kisumu Officials to Deliver Tangible Results
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has called on county executive officials to prioritize accountability, innovation, and measurable results as they sign their performance contracts for the 2025-26 financial year. Speaking at the signing ceremony for county executive committee members and chief officers, Nyong’o described the exercise as more than a formality, terming
Central Kenya Lags in Grade 10 Enrolment
The transition of learners from Grade 9 to Grade 10 in Central Kenya is still below the government’s target, raising concern among education officials and community leaders. This is despite a directive by President William Ruto allowing students to report to school even without uniforms or full school fees. According to
Russian Ballet Makes Historic Nairobi Stage Debut
Nairobi witnesses a landmark cultural moment as a Russian ballet troupe performs in Kenya for the first time, marking a new chapter in cultural ties between the two nations. The performance takes place at the Kenya National Theatre, drawing a diverse audience and generating strong public interest. Opening the evening, Russian
Ida Odinga Explains Why She Accepted Ruto’s Job
Ida Betty Odinga says she has accepted President William Ruto’s nomination as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) because she sees it as both an honour and an opportunity to continue serving the nation on a global stage. The nomination, announced by President Ruto
Trump Sues JPMorgan Over Post-Riot Account Closures
US President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, accusing the banking giant of illegally shutting down his accounts for political reasons following the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. The lawsuit, filed in Florida, also names JPMorgan chief executive Jamie Dimon and claims Trump and his businesses