Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has signaled a major restructuring of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition as opposition leaders begin early preparations for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a televised interview on Citizen TV Sunday night, Kalonzo said consultations are ongoing within the opposition alliance, also known as the United Alternative Government,…
The late Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga had no intention of contesting Kenya presidency in 2027, according to his longtime legal advisor Paul Mwangi, offering new insight into his final political direction. Speaking in an interview with Citizen TV, Mwangi said Raila actions following the 2022 General Election marked a clear break from his…
Oil prices climbed above $116 per barrel on Monday, reaching their highest level in nearly two weeks as tensions between Iran, the United States and regional allies intensified, raising fears of wider conflict and prolonged supply disruptions. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose more than 3% in early trading, continuing a rally driven by geopolitical…
Easter season, Christians across the world marked Palm Sunday, commemorating the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem and ushering in the start of Holy Week. The day was observed through prayer services, processions and the blessing of palm branches, recalling the biblical moment when crowds welcomed Jesus with palm fronds and shouts of “Hosanna,”…
A major tax evasion and smuggling scandal is unfolding in Kenya, placing senior officials from the Kenya Revenue Authority under intense scrutiny alongside a Kenyan US dual citizen accused of orchestrating a sophisticated contraband network that could expose deep rooted weaknesses in the country’s customs enforcement systems. According to sources familiar with the investigation, detectives…
Africa continues to absorb the financial shockwaves of sustained geopolitical instability in the Gulf, with Brent crude prices whipsawing from $81 per barrel on March 3 to $112 on March 12 before settling back around $100 on March 25. For most of the world, crude volatility registers as an inconvenience. For Africa’s estimated 44 million…
Nairobi County has been ordered to urgently address a growing waste crisis in Umoja after the Environment and Land Court directed authorities to clear all accumulated garbage within 135 days. The ruling compels the county government to remove the waste and implement measures to curb illegal dumping in the densely populated residential area. The decision…
Kenya Social Health Authority is facing mounting financial pressure after data showed only five million of its 29 million registered members are actively contributing, raising concerns over sustainability of universal health coverage. Kenya Social Health Authority is under increasing scrutiny as a widening gap between contributions and payouts threatens to destabilize the country’s healthcare financing…
Kenyan solar products firm Sun King is set to enter the Ethiopian market under a KSh19.5 billion ($150 million) investment plan, marking one of its largest expansion bets in Africa as it targets millions of households without reliable electricity. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ethiopian Investment Commission to fast-track its…
The number of active M-Pesa users in Ethiopia rose to 5.2 million, marking a 258.5% increase year-on-year in the quarter ending December 2025, boosting Safaricom performance in the new market. The sharp increase follows the integration of M-Pesa with EthSwitch in October 2025, linking the platform to more than 30 banks and digital wallets regulated…
