Kenyan motorists are welcoming good news at the start of the week as fuel prices have been reduced nationwide, marking a positive shift for household and business budgets. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced the new prices, which come into effect immediately and reflect improvements in the value
Author: Sharon Juma
Night Demolitions on Wamatangi’s Business Near Nyayo Stadium
In a dramatic overnight operation, authorities demolished several business structures linked to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi near Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, leaving heavy losses and raising questions over property rights and due process. The exercise, which began late on Tuesday, January 13, involved excavators and bulldozers escorted by a
Uganda Shuts Down Internet Ahead of National Elections
Uganda has imposed a temporary nationwide internet shutdown just days before its high-stakes general election, a move that has sparked widespread debate and concern both locally and internationally. The directive, issued by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), began on the evening of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and will remain in
Drought Worsens in Mandera as Livestock Die, Aid Rushed In
A worsening drought in Mandera County has sparked serious concern as livestock deaths rise and communities struggle to cope with scarce water and pasture. The Kenya Red Cross reports that over 70 animals have died in Chabii Barr, Rhamu Sub-County alone, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian support amid continued
Ahmednasir Says Gachagua Critique Could Shift Northern Politics
Prominent lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has suggested that former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua’s sharp criticism of Northern Kenya leaders could significantly alter the region’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election. According to Ahmednasir, the remarks, though controversial, may resonate deeply with voters frustrated by years of underdevelopment despite heavy
Vindee Admits Pranking Kenyans Over IShowSpeed Visit
Kenyan content creator and prankster Vindee has finally come clean after days of online backlash over claims that he was part of American streamer IShowSpeed’s Kenya tour. The social media personality admitted that he deliberately misled the public, revealing that the entire episode was a carefully executed nationwide prank. Vindee had
Ruto Shrugs Off Gachagua’s Mt Kenya Challenge
President William Ruto has brushed aside efforts by his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, to undermine his political standing in the Mt Kenya region, asserting that such attempts are futile and bound to fail. Speaking during a Sunday church service at ACK St Paul’s Church Kariki in Othaya, Nyeri County, the
Anita Soina Celebrates Student She Mentored Joining Grade 10
Renowned environmentalist Anita Soina is celebrating a deeply personal milestone after a young boy she has supported and mentored for years excelled in his Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and secured placement in a reputable secondary school. The achievement has brought immense joy to Soina, who describes the experience
Gachagua Criticises Foreign Traders Dominating Nairobi Markets
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has raised concern over the growing presence of foreign hawkers, particularly Chinese nationals, in Nairobi’s informal trading spaces, arguing that the trend is hurting local entrepreneurs. Gachagua made the remarks on Thursday, January 9, while touring several major markets in the capital as part of
China’s Rare Earth Dominance Strengthens Global Strategic Advantage
Deep beneath the red soils of southern China lies a resource that has quietly reshaped global power dynamics. In Jiangxi province, vast deposits of rare earth minerals are extracted through a tightly controlled and heavily guarded industry that plays a critical role in modern technology and global security. These minerals