Waiguru, Kang’ata, and Arati Lead as Kenya’s Top Performing Governors in 2025
Kenya’s devolved units have become engines of transformation, and at the helm of this progress are visionary governors reshaping their counties. A new Kenya Track Survey released on September 17, 2025, crowns Kirinyaga’s Anne Waiguru, Murang’a’s Irungu Kang’ata, and Kisii’s Simba Arati as the country’s top three performing governors, each celebrated for bold reforms and people-centred leadership. Governor Anne Waiguru...
City Barber Trims More Than Hair – Shaves Client Off SH450,000
Only in Nairobi can a barber’s clippers cut deeper than the Central Bank. Today, the city’s courts hosted John Jebose, a flamboyant barber accused of taking the phrase “clean shave” a little too literally by allegedly shaving Sh450,000 off one unsuspecting client’s wallet. Dragged before Chief Magistrate Rhodah Yator, Jebose stood in the dock, pled not guilty, and walked out...
Cash Crunch, Blame Games Stall Government Advertising Payments
A powerful watchdog has raised concern over persistent delays in settling bills owed to the Government Advertising Agency (GAA) by ministries, departments, and state agencies (MDAs), warning that the trend risks crippling service delivery. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by Butere MP Tindi Mwale, on Wednesday was told that government entities often place advertisements with GAA without promptly settling...
Thai Embassy In Kenya Embroiled In Ticketing Scandal
The Royal Thai Embassy in Nairobi is at the centre of a storm after explosive documents revealed a murky dispute over unpaid travel bills and a bitter attempt to silence whistleblowers. What began as a trade mission to Bangkok in July 2025 has quickly escalated into a full-blown scandal, exposing troubling questions about accountability, transparency, and possible misuse of...
Johnston Mukuha, Justus Kilesi and Philemon Cheruiyot Earn Top Slots in Latest County Speakers’ Survey
County Assembly Speakers are central to Kenya’s devolved governance, guiding legislation, fostering accountability, and ensuring that assemblies meet their oversight mandates. The Kenya Track Survey, released on September 8, 2025, highlights the top-performing speakers who have made remarkable contributions in their counties. This year’s rankings place Arc Johnson Mukuha (Murang’a), Justus Kilesi Ngossor (Kajiado), and Philemon Cheruiyot Melly (Nandi)...
Kenya’s Rogue Ally: Jubaland Forces Spark Sovereignty Showdown in Mandera
For more than a decade, Mandera has stood on the fault line of East Africa’s most complex security puzzle. At the heart of it is Jubaland, the semi-autonomous Somali state that Kenya once helped build to serve as a buffer against Al-Shabaab. Today, that same project threatens to drag Nairobi into a crisis that is spilling across the border,...
Kabui, Nyoro, Munyoro Dominate Murang’a Politics Ahead of 2027 – Kenya Track Survey
Murang’a County, the heartbeat of Mount Kenya politics, is already shaping into a hotbed of activity two years before the 2027 general elections. Known for producing influential leaders who often dictate national political currents, the county’s seven constituencies remain crucial battlegrounds. A new Kenya Track Survey, conducted across Kiharu, Mathioya, Kigumo, Kandara, Maragua, Gatanga, and Kangema, paints a clear...
Waiguru Tops 2025 Governors’ Performance Index as Kang’ata, Natembeya Shine
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has emerged as Kenya’s best-performing county boss in the latest 2025 Governors’ Performance Index, cementing her place as a transformative leader in the devolved space. Scoring highest nationally, Waiguru’s development agenda, anchored on economic empowerment, industrial growth, and inclusivity, placed her at the pinnacle of governance excellence. At the heart of her success is the Wezesha...
Geoffrey Ruku, Rebecca Miano, and William Kabogo Lead as Top Cabinet Secretaries in 2025 Survey
The latest Kenya Track survey, released on September 1, 2025, has highlighted the top-performing Cabinet Secretaries whose leadership and policy interventions have significantly shaped public service delivery and national development. The survey places Geoffrey Ruku (Public Service and Human Capital Development), Rebecca Miano (Tourism and Wildlife), and William Kabogo (ICT) as the top three, reflecting their impactful contributions in...
When MCAs Falter, Devolution Falters – Lessons from Kericho Governor’s Botched Impeachment Cases
Devolution, as enshrined in Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, was intended to fundamentally transform governance by bringing power closer to the people and fostering equitable development across all regions. At its core was the promise of accountable leadership, entrusted to county assemblies to provide rigorous oversight of governors and safeguard the public interest. The hope invested in these structures was immense:...
