How ‘poor senator’ is taking the war to Kenya’s corrupt regime and bourgeoisie ‘eating like gluttons’ and ‘vomiting on the shoes’ of citizens
Critics contrast Ruto’s claptrap with Sifuna’s polished and suave delivery in Kiswahili and English: “By the grace of God and with your (Kenyans) support, we must fight corruption because this is an ill that is gnawing at the very heart and soul of the nation; Kenya’s economic and political stability.”
Rent-a-mouth: Orengo censures Senator Oburu for prescribing ‘a little benevolent dictatorship’ for President Ruto
Speaking when President Ruto assented to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026 at State House on Thursday, Oburu Odinga lamented that individuals with vested interests were frustrating President William Ruto’s transformative government projects and programmes.
Kenya’s President Ruto tears into ethnic warlords as fears mount he’s filling public offices with kinsmen to fasten grip on power beyond 2032
The domination of public service, police and military by the Kalenjin community is gradually fomenting fears that president is mobilising his community as part of his strategy to stay in power beyond 2032 if he wins next year’s presidential election.
Kenya: No let up for Ruto and UDA government as human rights activists notify police of planned Saba Saba demons, petition to parliament
According to the notice dated July 5, 2026, participants will assemble at Jeevanjee Gardens from 8:00am before commencing a peaceful procession at 9:00am through Nairobi’s CBD to Parliament Buildings, where a petition will be presented to the speakers of the National Assembly and the Senate.
Sifuna’s status as secretary general of ODM to be clear next week when tribunal rules on his petition
The Orange Democratic Movement has asked the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to dismiss Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s complaint, arguing the party’s internal disciplinary process must run its course first. The dispute stems from a National Executive Council (NEC) resolution of February 11, 2026, which purged Sifuna from hi party position...
Suspicion of state complicity in Osotsi assault case emerge as doubts arise on how supposed riffraffs could afford stiff $7,800 bail terms
The court directed that the matter proceeds to a pre-trial conference on May 6, 2026, setting the stage for a full hearing of the case. The charges stem from an incident in which Senator Osotsi was attacked by goons at a cafe in Kisumu, a development that sparked public outcry and heightened political fears state-attention in the region.
Post-Raila Luo: Coming to grips with the vulgarity, ethnicity and mediocrity that define roots of Luo pride and arrogance
The senior civil servants from the Luo community are just as inadequate as their political leaders. Health Principal Secretary Oluga, had the audacity to post on his Facebook, “Tutam is a reality,” simply because Ruto visited his home, while never mentioning the failing SHA and the dismal health system
Teacher of all seasons: Ninety-two-year old retired Kenyan teacher revisits a school he taught at 70 years ago
Father Rector-In-Charge at Kiserian Junior Seminary, Rev Joseph Waratho (seated centre, left) with some of his students when they welcomed a former teacher at the school, Mr Gabriel Gaitho (seated). Mwalimu Gaitho (92 years) taught at the institution in 1956. Photo: Courtesy
Ethiopia prioritises environmental conservation as it embraces paper-bags as single-use plastic ban takes effect
Under the new law, individuals caught using or distributing single-use plastic bags face fines of up to 5,000 Ethiopian birr ($32), while manufacturers, importers and marketers risk heavier penalties. Despite nationwide awareness campaigns ahead of the ban, reactions have been mixed.
In a system designed to kill you, invisibility is survival: How silence saved German girl assigned to serve Nazi murders
They settled in Queens. Flora worked multiple jobs – seamstress, whatever she could find – long hours at immigrant wages that barely covered rent. But she had a purpose beyond survival: her son would have the freedom, opportunity and voice stolen from her.
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