In his first major address since assuming leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement, Oburu Odinga has pledged a measured approach to guiding the Luo community through Kenya’s evolving political terrain, firmly rejecting strategies that would consign the region to permanent opposition. Speaking at a Luo Leaders Forum in Kisumu, Oburu told delegates from Siaya, Kisumu,…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has terminated the appointment of trade unionist Seth Panyako to the Local Authorities Provident Fund Board, bringing an abrupt end to a tenure that began under the previous administration. The revocation, formalized through a Gazette Notice dated January 23, became effective immediately, removing Panyako from the board responsible for managing…
The opposition Orange Democratic Movement could throw its weight behind President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027, a senior party official said Wednesday, in remarks that underscore Kenya’s fluid political landscape. Suna East MP Junet Mohamed told Citizen TV that ODM’s support for the president remains contingent on the success of ongoing political negotiations between…
In a nation where beauty has long been intertwined with cultural heritage, social activism, and creative expression, defining who represents the most captivating faces of Kenya in 2026 requires looking beyond mere physical aesthetics. From the runways of Paris to the boardrooms of Nairobi, from television screens to social media platforms, Kenyan women are redefining…
Kenya’s entertainment sector has grown into a major economic driver, with celebrities diversifying beyond performances into digital content, endorsements, business ventures and investments. The rise of streaming platforms, social media influence and international opportunities has enabled many to build substantial wealth despite economic pressures such as inflation and taxation. Net worth estimates draw from media…
President William Ruto has formally congratulated Uganda President Yoweri Museveni following his declaration as winner of the 15 January presidential election, securing a seventh term that extends his rule since 1986. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ruto praised the outcome as a reflection of the trust Ugandans place in Museveni and the ruling National…
The Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings Ltd has appointed Francis Miano as acting group chief executive officer following the exit of former CEO Wilson Muthaura, who has proceeded on terminal leave. Steady leadership during transition Miano assumes the role effective 16 January 2026, KTDA Holdings Chairman Chege Kirundi announced in a statement issued on Friday….
Once a household name across Kenya, Uchumi Supermarket is staging a modest but symbolic comeback, reopening two outlets in the capital as the embattled retailer pushes forward with its long-running recovery under court supervision. Symbolic revival in capital The branches at Unicity Mall along Thika Road, near Kenyatta University, and at Lang’ata Hyper off Lang’ata…
In a candid admission amid Kenya’s shifting political terrain, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua publicly apologised to residents of Kieni Constituency on 16 January 2026 for what he called major political mistakes during the 2022 General Election campaigns. Addressing locals in the Nyeri County area, Gachagua confessed he had strongly backed an individual — widely…
Residents along Donyo Lane and Peponi Road in Nairobi’s Westlands area live in growing fear as years-old demolition orders and enforcement notices against illegal developments remain largely unenforced, raising alarms over public safety amid recurring building collapses across the city. The upscale stretch near Karura Forest has seen rapid high-rise construction, often allegedly disregarding zoning…
