Two former senior county officials and a sitting Member of the County Assembly of Garissa County were yesterday arraigned over the alleged fraudulent loss of Sh51,495,253 from the Garissa County Government. Bambala MCA Abdi Ibrahim Daar, former Director of Accounting Services Mohamud Dubow Korane, and former Senior Principal Economist Yussuf Bethe Ali were charged alongside…
Stanbic Bank has renewed its commitment to Africa’s long-term economic transformation through a Platinum Sponsorship of the 2026 Africa Editors Congress. The bank said the sponsorship underscores its support for strong and trusted institutions that enhance market confidence and broaden economic participation across the continent. The inaugural congress, organised by the African Editors Forum and…
By Dr. Edna Chawiya In Kenya, approximately 58 percent of people plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day, with average spending expected to reach around KES 9,000. This figure may appear modest in isolation, but it becomes more significant when viewed against broader economic realities, rising living costs, and the demographic reality of a young population navigating…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has served a seven-day strike notice in Mombasa County after the suspension of Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH) Chief Executive Officer, Dr Iqbal Khandwalla. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 24, the union criticised the county government’s handling of the suspension, questioning both…
Efforts to rid the Coast region of criminal elements received a major boost after security officers arrested two-armed suspects linked to a violent robbery and abduction in Mombasa and recovered a loaded AK-47 rifle. The suspects — Collins Ochieng alias Voke (22) and Timothy Omondi Mgowe (23) — are believed to be behind a February…
How North Korea Built Nuclear Weapons is a story that spans decades of diplomacy, sanctions, inspections, and geopolitical tension. What began in 1985 as participation in a global non-proliferation treaty eventually led to North Korea becoming the first country in history to withdraw from that treaty and later declare itself a nuclear-armed state. Understanding how…
Ruto Uhuru Handshake Talks have triggered political anxiety across Kenya, with a senior senator reportedly in panic mode over possible 2027 realignments. Reports linking President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta to behind-the-scenes discussions have sent shockwaves through key political camps. Sources within political corridors suggest the lawmaker has been making urgent calls seeking…
Heavy Rainfall Alert Across Kenya has been issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department, warning of intense downpours and potential flash floods in several regions from Saturday through mid-week. In an official advisory, the department stated that sustained rainfall is expected to affect large parts of the country, raising concerns over flooding, transport disruption, and damage…
Cabinet Secretaries New Appointments have been officially announced through the latest Kenya Gazette notices, affecting multiple government institutions including the defence sector, creative industry regulators, agriculture boards, education councils, energy agencies and judicial committees. The appointments, most of which carry three-year terms, are part of routine administrative restructuring aimed at strengthening governance, ensuring continuity in…
Linda Mwananchi rally organizers and supporters faced a chaotic scene at Amalemba Grounds in Kakamega on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as police deployed tear gas to break up the gathering. The event, headlined by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and Siaya Governor James Orengo, was part of a nationwide tour by the movement to protest the rising…
