Category: Current Affairs
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has urged the Kenyan government to take a firm stand against Tanzania following allegations of torture and human rights violations against activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire. In a social media statement, Sifuna called for immediate diplomatic retaliation, beginning with a ban on the leadership of Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha […]
When William Ruto rose to power on a “hustler” narrative, many saw it as a symbol of hope for the ordinary Kenyan. But beyond the surface of political opposition lies a subtler, more insidious form of resistance—classism. While political disagreements are expected in any democracy, the intense hostility he faces from sections of Kenya’s elite […]
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called for compensation for families affected by the deaths and injuries of Kenyan youth during the 2024 anti-tax protests. Speaking during the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations held at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay, Odinga urged President William Ruto’s administration to provide restitution to the victims’ families, saying this […]
President William Ruto’s apology at the National Prayer Breakfast has sparked widespread controversy, drawing sharp criticism from opposition leaders and many Kenyans, especially over the handling of the Gen Z deaths during last year’s protests. Opposition leaders, who gathered at Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s Tseikuru residence in Kitui County, dismissed the apology as hollow and […]
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called out African leaders for their over-reliance on foreign aid following US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause federal assistance worldwide. Speaking at the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit 2025, Kenyatta urged African nations to take charge of their own financial sustainability, especially in disaster management, rather than […]
In a dramatic twist, Narok County Senator Ledama Ole Kina has come to the defense of National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Noordin Haji following explosive allegations by Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Justin Muturi. Muturi accused Haji of being involved in the abduction of his son, Leslie Muturi, during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. […]
Lilian Ng’ang’a, a prominent entrepreneur and wife of musician Juliani, has urged Kenyans to adopt a more respectful tone when criticizing the government. In a recent statement, she emphasized that while holding leaders accountable is essential, the use of insults and vulgar language undermines the message and purpose of such critiques. Lilian, who previously served […]
Is it fair to blame one man for a nation’s woes? This question looms large as President William Ruto’s Economic Advisor, Moses Kuria, weighed in on the rising calls for Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja’s resignation. Speaking on a TV show Wednesday night, Kuria deflected the blame for the recent surge in abductions of […]
One thing the political class didn’t see coming in 2024 was the Kenyan youth uniting to challenge the high cost of living, hefty taxes, and bad governance. They dismissed these youngins, and honestly, who wouldn’t? These were the types that did “get ready with me for maandamano” videos, snapping selfies with iPhones, and ordering KFC […]
The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) has strongly condemned what it calls sustained online attacks against the Judiciary, accusing high-profile legal figures, including former Law Society of Kenya Presidents Ahmednassir Abdullahi and Nelson Havi, of spearheading a concerted campaign. This move comes on the heels of a similar warning issued by Chief Justice Martha […]