Aisha Jumwa, once Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage, shared news of her mother's death.Her Sunday statement said Sidi died that morning after a quick illness.It expressed deep grief over losing their dear mother Sidi to a short sickness.Jumwa called her the family's main support and core.
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Why Africa’s 2026 Elections Matter for Kenya and the Region
2026 will mark a key year for democracy across Africa. Many general elections are planned. They hold major geopolitical and economic weight for anchor nations like Kenya.Nairobi serves as East Africa's main center for trade and diplomacy. Nearby elections will send shockwaves its way.Kenya's foreign policy depends on steady neighbors.
Caleb Amisi Demands More Answers on Cyrus Jirongo’s Death
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi keeps pushing for answers about the death of former minister and Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo. Autopsy results came out on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He wants more details anyway.Amisi visited Jirongo's family at their Gigiri home on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He insists something deeper caused
King Charles III Sends Condolences to Ruto Over Raila Odinga’s Death
President William Ruto shared that King Charles III of the UK sent him condolences. This followed the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga two months earlier.Ruto spoke on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He said the message came to State House in Nairobi. The UK's Chargé d’Affaires, Ed Barnett, delivered
Maraga Mourns Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim
Chief Justice emeritus David Maraga has joined Kenyans in grieving the death of Supreme Court Judge Justice Mohammed Ibrahim.Maraga shared his condolence message on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He posted it on social media just hours after Justice Ibrahim died. Maraga called him a brave judge. He said Ibrahim's legacy
Kenya Approves Second-Generation Smart Driving Licences
The Cabinet has given the go-ahead for second-generation smart driving licences. They will roll out via a public-private partnership. The goal is to update Kenya's transport system and boost road safety.President William Ruto chaired the Cabinet meeting on Monday, 15 December 2025.These licences add instant fines, mobile wallets, and a
Ndegwa Njiru Says Ruto’s Infrastructure Fund Is Unconstitutional
Advocate Ndegwa Njiru calls President William Ruto's National Infrastructure Fund unconstitutional. He says it lacks support in Kenya's 2010 Constitution.Njiru posted on X on December 15, 2025. He noted the Constitution lists just three public funds. Any new one needs a change to the Constitution.He wrote, "Fellow Kenyans, our
Kibe Mungai Questions Circumstances of Cyrus Jirongo’s Death
A well-known legal expert Kibe Mungai has voiced significant concerns regarding the conditions surrounding the passing of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, asserting that the available information implies the event might not have been a simple traffic collision.In an interview on December 15, 2025, Mungai appealed to officials to investigate
Truphena Muthoni on Tree Hugging: ‘I Lost Count’
At the age of 22, Truphena Muthoni has profoundly influenced public discourse surrounding environmental preservation, psychological well-being, and youth-driven advocacy, primarily through the act of embracing trees.During a television interview on Sunday, December 14, 2025, shortly after undertaking a demanding 72-hour attempt, the conservationist disclosed that she could no
Governor Barasa Donates Ksh100,000 for Cyrus Jirongo’s Funeral
Kakamega governor Fernandez Barasa has contributed a sum of Ksh100,000 to initiate the funeral arrangements for the recently deceased former Lugari MP, Cyrus Jirongo.His contribution came on Saturday, December 13, 2025, following his visit to Jirongo’s rural residence, which he discovered to be unoccupied.Although local residents and acquaintances had assembled