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Dispossessed: The Human Cost of Kenya’s Silent Evictions

by Chris Omondi -

As the first light of dawn crept over Mkocheni Village in Taita Taveta County, thin columns of smoke curled above the rubble that was once home to hundreds of families. Children sat quietly beside broken furniture and torn schoolbooks, their parents staring blankly at the remains of a life built

Maraga’s Green Path: From Bench to the People of Siaya

by Chris Omondi -

Former Chief Justice David Maraga is redefining what it means to lead from the front. Once known for his calm authority on the Supreme Court bench, Maraga is now meeting ordinary Kenyans on dusty village roads — shaking hands, listening, and smiling beneath the bright green banner of the United

Poor Leadership as Pupils Learn in a Church Kitchen

by Chris Omondi -

Pupils at Chebonei Primary School in Emurua Dikir Constituency are pleading for urgent help after their classrooms fell into a deplorable state, leaving them with no option but to seek shelter in a nearby church.The church leadership, moved by the learners’ plight, graciously allowed the school to use its kitchen

Court Suspends Kenya Police Recruitment 2025

by Chris Omondi -

The long-awaited recruitment of police constables, set to begin today, 3-Oct-2025, across the country, has been thrown into disarray after the Employment and Labour Relations Court suspended the exercise, leaving thousands of hopeful candidates stranded.The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) on Thursday confirmed that it had received official communication on

Grief as 14 Kariandusi Crash Victims Set for Burial

by Chris Omondi -

Fourteen members of an extended family who lost their lives in the Kariandusi road crash will be laid to rest next week in what promises to be a deeply emotional farewell spread across three counties.The victims, who perished in the tragic accident on September 28, will be buried in separate

Kenya to Replace Paper Degrees with Digital Verifiable Credentials – CS Kabogo

by Chris Omondi -

Kenya is preparing to phase out traditional paper degrees in favour of digital, verifiable credentials, a shift which the government says will revolutionise the country’s education and job market systems. Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MICDE) William Kabogo announced the plan when he was opening a stakeholders’

Melinda French Gates: Leaving the Foundation, Leading with Impact

by Chris Omondi -

After more than 25 years shaping one of the world’s largest philanthropic engines, Melinda French Gates has decided it’s time for a new chapter. The Gates Foundation, known for funneling billions into global health, education, and opportunity, will continue without her daily presence—but the impact of her vision will ripple

From TikTok to “Kaluma Day”: How a Teen’s Story Stirred a Nation

by Chris Omondi -

At just 18, Vincent Kaluma never imagined his phone camera would become a lifeline. What began as lighthearted online comedy skits on TikTok gradually transformed into a window into his reality — a young man in rural Nyeri juggling farm chores while caring for his sick father, who was left

Rights Groups Drag State to Court Over Housing Levy

by Chris Omondi -

Civil Rights organisations have moved to the High Court in Nairobi to challenge President William Ruto’s housing levy, calling it unfair, unconstitutional, and politically motivated.The petition, filed on Monday, is spearheaded by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), Transparency International Kenya, Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi, The Institute for Social Accountability

Green Park Underpass to Get 24-Hour Security

by Chris Omondi -

Residents living in Nairobi have been assured of round-the-clock safety once the Green Park Terminus Pedestrian Underpass, currently under construction at the Haile Selassie–Uhuru Highway Roundabout, is completed.During the project inspection on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Roads Principal Secretary (PS) Joseph Mbugua said the government has placed security of its