The ODM Opportunists and Their Newfound Noise Maker
With the current political shift in the country, those who once depended on the late Raila Odinga’s name to gain relevance, whether by supporting or opposing him, are now making noise just to seem significant again. We’re now seeing it with Gen Z’s maandamano opportunist, Kasmuel McOure, calling for ODM Secretary General, Senator Edwin Sifuna, to resign. His reason? That...
Muthende Leads the Charge in Mbeere North By-Election: Mount Kenya’s Political Pulse on Display
Leo Wa Muthende of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is at the forefront of Mbeere North’s fiercely contested by-election, signaling a high-stakes political test for the Mount Kenya region ahead of 2027. What began as a routine contest has morphed into a three-way battle with implications far beyond Embu County. Joining Muthende in the race are Newton Kariuki “Karish” of...
Council of Governors (CoG) Ousts Nyeri’s Mutahi Kahiga Over Remarks On Raila’s Death
The Council of Governors (CoG) has moved swiftly to oust Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga from his position as Vice Chair following his controversial remarks on the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. In a dramatic turn of events, the Council held a special sitting on Tuesday where it unanimously voted to strip Kahiga of his leadership role, terming his...
By-Elections Countdown: Testing Kenya’s Shifting Political Order Ahead of 2027
The upcoming constituency by-elections in Banissa, Kasipul, Magarini, Malava, and Mbeere North constituencies mark a defining political moment in a nation undergoing rapid realignment. These are the first electoral contests since the collapse of the AZIMIO coalition, the dramatic impeachment of DP Gachagua, and the emergence of a new, broad-based opposition movement. Beyond filling vacant seats, the mini-polls will...
“I’m Suing You for KSh 20 Million!” – Robert Burale Takes Alex Mwakideu and Ex-Wife to Court Over Viral YouTube Bombshell
It’s a clash of the titans, or at least the microphones! Pastor and motivational speaker Robert Burale is dragging media personality Alex Mwakideu and his ex-wife Rozina Mwakideu to court, demanding a jaw-dropping KSh 20 million over what he calls a 'reputation-ruining' YouTube interview. The video in question? The eyebrow-raising 'My Biggest Mistake Was Marrying Robert Burale' premiered on Alex...
The ‘Kitale Crocodile’ and The 118-Plot Heist That Shamed a County
They whisper his name in Kitale as though it were a curse. Vipul Ratilal Cosar Ramji, known as “Vipul” to those who dare speak, has long been recognised in Trans Nzoia as the land magnate who not only bends laws but also rewrites them wholesale. What follows is a tale of wild audacity: a massive public land grab, the...
Posta Pay Fronted To Rival MPESA In INUA JAMII Disbursements As Posta Unveils KES 20.25B Transformation Strategy
Kenya’s postal service is plotting a digital-era comeback, and its new weapon is Posta Pay, a homegrown platform being fronted to rival mobile money giant M-Pesa in disbursing Inua Jamii cash transfers and other government payments. Under a KES 20.25 billion, 15-year transformation plan, the Postal Corporation of Kenya (Posta) is seeking Cabinet approval for a sweeping investment blueprint that...
REREC Tops Kenya’s Best-Performing State Corporations
Kenya’s state corporations are driving the nation’s growth, and the Kenya Track Survey 2025 highlights the leaders shaping the country’s future. Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), under its visionary CEO, stands out with transformative initiatives across the nation. In the last two years, REREC has completed over 5,000 electrification projects, connecting 60,000 households in 290 constituencies. It has...
High Hopes on the Highway: Lamu-Bound Tawakal Bus Busted with Cannabis Cargo at Sabaki Bridge
What was supposed to be an ordinary Nairobi-to-Lamu journey turned into a botanical investigation at Sabaki River Bridge this week, when a Lamu-bound bus was intercepted with a “green surprise” tucked in its luggage compartment. Officers from multiple agencies, working together like a cross between a SWAT team and a detective reality show, flagged down the Tawakal Bus Service vehicle,...
BIC’s Transformative Role in Kenya’s Education Transition
As Kenya advances through one of the most ambitious education reforms in its history the transition to Competency-Based Education (CBE)—the nation’s learners are navigating both promise and pressure. From Grade 3 to Grade 9, students are preparing for assessments that test practical knowledge and skill mastery under the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Yet, for many, the challenge extends beyond...
