Chaos at Kasarani: CAF Slaps FKF with KSh 2.5 Million Fine Over Security Failures at CHAN 2024 Opener
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has come down hard on the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), imposing a hefty KSh 2.5 million fine after a string of shocking security lapses at the CHAN 2024 opening match between Kenya and DR Congo. What was meant to be a proud moment for Kenyan football quickly descended into an alarming display of...
Dhadho, Kang’ata and Waiguru Shine In New Kenya Track Poll on Governors’ Performance
County governments across Kenya are proving to be critical drivers of grassroots development. A new survey by Kenya Track highlights the top-performing governors of 2025 who are steering impactful, people-centred projects that are reshaping their counties and improving the lives of citizens. The Kenya Track opinion poll assessed leadership performance based on tangible development outcomes across sectors such as health,...
Kenya’s eCitizen Scandal: Billions Looted, Trust Betrayed in Digital Disaster
In the grand theatre of digital transformation, Kenya’s eCitizen platform was meant to be the shining star a centralized digital payment system simplifying citizen access to public services. Instead, what auditors found behind the digital curtains is a damning exposé of negligence, shadowy vendor control, and shocking irregularities in public finance. The Auditor-General’s March 2025 Special Audit Report...
“This Is Not Just Bad Policy—It’s Economic Sabotage”: Prof. Fred Ogolla Slams Duty-Free Rice Imports
In a scathing critique of the Kenyan government's latest trade move, Prof. Fred Ogolla has condemned the decision to allow the importation of 500,000 metric tons of duty-free rice into the country. His statement, issued under the banner of Team Evolve, lays bare the dire consequences of what he calls a “deliberate and intentional” policy to undermine local agriculture...
The State House Tiki-Tok Tiff: How a Photographer Went From Almost Fired to Practically Royal
In a plot twist worthy of a Netflix political dramedy, a mild-mannered State House photographer recently found himself at the heart of a power struggle, TikTok edition. Sources whisper (in between giggles) that a top State House press honcho, hailing proudly from the political savannahs of Ruto’s backyard, nearly evicted the lensman from his post. His crime? Committing the...
Government Bans Alcohol Sales in Supermarket, Restaurant Sales & Home Deliveries In New Policy
In a move that has sent shockwaves across the nation, the Government of Kenya has unveiled a sweeping and uncompromising alcohol control policy that outlaws the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in nearly every public and private space imaginable. The newly launched National Policy for the Prevention, Management & Control of Alcohol, Drugs & Substance Abuse introduces some...
Kirinyaga’s 2027 Governor Race Heats Up: Who’s Winning the People’s Hearts?
As the countdown to the 2027 general elections intensifies, the political temperatures in Kirinyaga County are already boiling. A new opinion poll by Kenyatrack has revealed the front-runners in what promises to be one of the most closely watched gubernatorial races in Central Kenya. With voters hungry for impactful leadership and tangible development, three names are dominating conversations across...
CFK Africa to Honor Local Changemakers and Historic Women’s Soccer Champions in Kibera
CFK Africa, a leading international nonprofit organisation focused on youth empowerment in Kenya’s informal settlements, will host its annual community awards celebration on August 9 in Kibera, Nairobi. The event aims to spotlight individuals and groups driving positive change in some of the country’s most underserved areas. Held in Kenya’s largest informal settlement, Kibera, the awards are among the...
From the Metro-Transit to the State Capital: What Minnesotans Taught Me About Public Service, Governance and Politics
Reflections from my Mandela Washington Fellowship Experience in Minneapolis- Minnesota Receiving an email signed by Marc Dillard, the immediate former Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, was one of the most exciting moments of my life. I had been selected for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship, an honour that filled me with pride and humility. During our pre-departure...
Fresh Off The Block CS Ruku, Leads In Latest Cabinet Rankings
First in the ranking is Geoffrey Ruku, whose leadership in public service reform has been pivotal in enhancing efficiency and accountability. He has rolled out e-governance platforms to improve service delivery and reduce bureaucracy, introduced performance contracts across government agencies to boost accountability, and enhanced training programs to modernize the public workforce. His commitment to transparency has also seen...
