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Three people, who are the truck driver, his turnboy, and the driver of a small saloon car, are nursing serious injuries after their vehicles collided head-on this Friday morning.
The Supreme Court of Kenya is poised to issue a significant decision today in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
A tragic incident in Bahai Village, Kimilili Sub-County, Bungoma County, has claimed the life of a five-year-old child and left 13 others hospitalized after they consumed suspected contaminated beef.
In a significant step toward sustainable healthcare and reliable energy access, the Bungoma County Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KCB Bank in collaboration with Sentimental Energy Company Limited commonly known as Sentec Limited. This landmark agreement will facilitate the installation of solar power systems in 119 hospitals and health facilities across Bungoma County, aiming to enhance the quality and reliability of healthcare services while promoting environmental sustainability.
In the latest twist in Kenya's fluid political landscape, Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has dismissed recent reports of Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba rejoining President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) as anything but a victory for the ruling party.
Former Meru Governor and long-time Kenyan political figure Kiraitu Murungi has officially retired from active politics, marking the end of a career spanning more than 30 years in public service.
A court in Bungoma County has handed down a life imprisonment sentence to a man convicted of defiling his own 10-year-old granddaughter.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has firmly reaffirmed his commitment to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), declaring that the integration of his former party, the Amani National Congress (ANC), into UDA is irreversible and a calculated strategic choice.
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga has strongly dismissed assertions by businessman Oketch Salah that he was present during the final days and death of her father, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, labeling them as outright falsehoods and potentially harmful.
In a fiery defense of her late father's legacy, East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member Winnie Odinga has dismissed claims that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will sit out the 2027 presidential race, quoting Raila Odinga to challenge secretive dealings within the party.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has delivered a stark message to Kenyan legislators, predicting that 56% of the sitting Members of Parliament will fail to secure re-election in the 2027 General Election.
Vihiga County Governor Wilber Ottichilo came under heavy fire from the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee during Monday’s session, with senators zeroing in on a KSh 5 million expenditure for a housewarming party at the Vihiga County Assembly Speaker’s official residence. The Auditor General has already declared the spending illegal and unjustified.
Former Governor Hon. Sospeter Odeke Ojaamong intensified his political message to residents of Busia County, calling for unwavering support for the strategic collaboration between President William Samoei Ruto and Governor Dr. Paul Otuoma, which he said is the surest path to lasting development and political stability in the region.
"Busia County government announces significant revenue growth over the past two months, post-embezzlement crackdown. CECM Andrew Nakitari credits tech adoption and reforms for the boost, targeting Sh2 billion. Chief Revenue Officer Timothy
In a bold declaration that signals a potential realignment in Kenya's political landscape, Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba affirmed her commitment to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) during a high-level party meeting at State House on Monday. Speaking at the UDA National Governing Council (NGC) gathering chaired by President William Ruto, Wamuchomba emphasized her focus on development over politicking, stating, "I am at home here at State House and I am in UDA. Yangu ni 3 term ya rais 2 term. This year I have chosen development and hard work, we will deal with politics later."
President William Ruto has announced his goal for a commanding win in the 2027 General Election, aiming for a margin of 2 to 3 million votes, made possible through a potential coalition between his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
In a heart-wrenching appeal, a family from Mukhunga village in Busia County has called on the Kenyan government, including President William Ruto, to intervene and help repatriate the body of their son, Oscar Agola Ojiambo, who was killed while fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war in June 2025.
"Emorimor Papa Iteso Paul Sande Emolot has urged the Iteso community to unite, speak with one voice, and support the government for their benefit. He cautioned against competing for the same position, citing the example of Iteso in Uganda who've prospered after joining government. 'We are few, let's not fight each other, we'll fail,' he said, amid speculations of multiple Iteso candidates vying for Busia County governor in 2027."
