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Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i's announcement of his presidential bid for the 2027 elections has ignited a significant political realignment in the Gusii region.This potentially challenges the established dominance of President William Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)…

A coalition of prominent Kenyan politicians convened on Tuesday.The engagement included former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ex-Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, and 2022 Azimio running mate Martha Karua, igniting a national debate about the…

A comprehensive study on induced abortions in Kenya has revealed a concerning trend, indicating a significant prevalence of abortions among married and educated women, particularly those with prior childbirth experience. The research, conducted by the African Population and Health Research…

Kenyan security forces have escalated their operations in and around the Boni Forest following a fatal ambush by suspected al-Shabaab militants that resulted in the deaths of five police officers and injuries to eight others. The attack took place as Kenyan security personnel from the elite…

Four Kenyan filmmakers were released Saturday without charges, following their Friday night arrest, which has sparked widespread criticism and renewed concerns about press freedom in Kenya. However, authorities continue to hold their equipment, including hard drives, seized during the…

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has officially declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections. This marks his first public statement regarding his political ambitions since leaving office. Matiang’i made the announcement during a homecoming tour…

Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were was assassinated on Wednesday night at the Nairobi Funeral Home roundabout, prompting an intensive investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The assassination occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. as Mr. Were’s vehicle…

Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were was fatally shot in Nairobi on the evening of April 30, 2025. Authorities are treating the incident as a targeted assassination, triggering an intensive investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Preliminary reports…

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has signalled a potential return to the political arena, engaging in a regional tour across Kisii and Nyamira counties.The former CS has hinted at future political moves, fueling speculation about a possible presidential bid in 2027. His tour marks…

Charles Kamau, a resident of Gatong’ora, Ruiru in Kiambu County, is a testament to resilience after surviving a near-fatal attack in November 2015. The incident, which saw him shot thirteen times, has led to years of medical complications and financial strain, yet Kamau remains resolute. The…