Kenya is preparing to roll out a long-acting HIV prevention injection that will offer protection for six months with a single dose, marking a major shift in HIV prevention efforts. From next month, the drug will be available in only 10 counties with the highest rates of new infections, and
Author: Sharon Juma
Drought Hits Milk Trade Hard in Garissa
Prolonged drought in Garissa County is tightening its grip on residents, disrupting livelihoods and driving up the cost of basic commodities, with milk vendors among the hardest hit. At Soko Ng’ombe market, rows of empty yellow jerrycans now tell a story of deepening scarcity as traders wait anxiously for milk deliveries
Barasa;UDA–ODM Alliance Seen as Polls Game-Changer
Unity among Luhya leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election will position Western Kenya for a serious shot at the presidency in 2032, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has said. Speaking in Matungu during the funeral of Philemon Aoko, son of former MP David Were, Barasa urged leaders from the region to
Court Rejects Widower’s 25-Year Pay Claim
IEBC Faces Sh16.5bn Budget Shortfall for 2027 Election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is grappling with a Sh16.5 billion budget gap as it prepares for the 2027 General Election, raising fresh concerns about funding support from the National Treasury. According to a report published today, January 22, 2026, the electoral agency’s request for sufficient resources has
Out-of-Touch MP Flies High as Staff Struggle
A growing public backlash is building against a Member of Parliament accused of living lavishly while staff attached to his office struggle to make ends meet. The lawmaker is under criticism after reports emerge that he frequently uses hired helicopters to attend events as his aides go for months without
Ruto Leads UDA–ODM Talks, Kindiki’s Future in Spotlight
President William Ruto is at the centre of high-stakes political negotiations with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) authorised him to spearhead talks on a formal coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election. The development has put added pressure on Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s position
Trump Reshapes Global Order, Alarming Allies Worldwide
Former US President Donald Trump is reshaping the global political landscape in ways unseen since World War Two, according to veteran journalist Lyse Doucet. His actions and rhetoric are sending shockwaves across traditional alliances and challenging the international rules-based order. Trump begins his second term by declaring that “nothing will stand
Omtatah Gives Knec Deadline Over KCSE Grading Dispute
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is demanding action from the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) over what he describes as unfair grading in the 2025 KCSE examinations, particularly in Kenya Sign Language (KSL). He has issued a seven-day ultimatum, warning that he will move to court if the issue is not
Pastor Ezekiel’s Anointing Water Prayers Spark Online Storm
A video of Kilifi-based preacher Pastor Ezekiel Odero pouring water on congregants during prayers has sparked mixed reactions across social media. The clip shows the pastor conducting a dramatic prayer session that draws both curiosity and criticism from viewers. Pastor Ezekiel, who often trends due to his unique preaching methods, is