Lecturers at the University of Nairobi will cast their votes today in a highly anticipated election for the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) chapter. This election is poised to have a significant impact not only on campus leadership but also on union politics throughout Kenya’s public universities.Taking place at the
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Wa Wamuthende Defends Ruto Over Remarks on Opposition
Mbeere North Member of Parliament Leo Wa Wamuthende has firmly rejected allegations that President William Ruto has employed abusive language towards opposition leaders during his recent political rallies. Wamuthende asserts that the President’s comments serve as a necessary critique of an opposition that he believes lacks a constructive agenda. In
Orengo Urges Tuju to Stay Put Even in Police Custody
Siaya Governor James Orengo has encouraged the embattled former Cabinet Secretary, and Jubilee Party former Secretary General, Raphael Tuju to continue fighting for his health following a hospital visit on Wednesday. Tuju fell ill while in police custody on Monday, having been forcibly placed into a car during his arrest.
Floods Claim 88 Lives, Thousands Displaced as Heavy Rains Persist
The ongoing floods triggered by heavy rains across the country have resulted in a tragic death toll of 88 individuals. In an update released via X on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the National Police Service (NPS) highlighted the plight of thousands of displaced families and the extensive damage to critical
Orengo Welcomes President Ruto to Siaya Amid Political Shift
Siaya Governor James Orengo has extended a warm welcome to President William Ruto in Siaya, just days after previously declining to engage with him, as political realignments intensify in the lead-up to the 2027 elections.On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Ruto visited Siaya to inaugurate various projects, including the groundbreaking ceremony
Maanzo Accuses Police of Manhandling Raphael Tuju During Arrest
Senator Dan Maanzo has leveled serious accusations against police officers, alleging that they handled former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju with excessive force during his arrest on March 23, 2026. These allegations emerge amidst a series of events involving Tuju's sudden disappearance, his reemergence, and subsequent detention on charges of providing
Trump Claims Progress in Iran Talks as Tehran Denies Negotiations
The United States and Iranian officials are presenting conflicting narratives regarding the possibility of negotiations related to the ongoing conflict. President Donald Trump announced that he has postponed planned strikes on Iranian power plants following what he described as "productive" discussions with Tehran. In contrast, Iran's parliament speaker refuted the
Eric Omondi Plans Concert To Boost Voter Registration
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi has unveiled a creative initiative aimed at increasing voter registration ahead of the 2027 General Election, proposing a nationwide concert campaign to mobilise young people. The idea is part of the growing “Tuko Kadi” movement, a youth-driven campaign encouraging eligible Kenyans, especially first-time voters, to register
Ruto Attacks Gachagua Ahead Of 2027 Elections
President William Ruto has intensified his criticism of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, escalating political tensions as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a development tour in Kasipul constituency in Homa Bay County on Sunday, March 22, Ruto openly challenged Gachagua’s leadership credentials, describing him as
Fatal Crash Involving Presidential Press Vehicle at Ainabkoi Junction
A tragic accident involving a presidential press vehicle at Ainabkoi Junction along the Eldoret–Nakuru highway resulted ign one fatality and four serious injuries. This incident unfolded around 7 PM on Sunday.A Prado, en route to Nakuru, collided head-on with a Voxy traveling towards Eldoret. Uasin Gishu Police Commander Benjamin Mwanthi