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President William Ruto on Thursday, September 4, led Kenyans in paying tribute to the late Mzee Isaac Ngugi, the father of Kikuyu Member of Parliament and Majority Leader in the National Assembly, Kimani Ichung’wah. Mzee Ngugi, who was 105 years old, passed away early Thursday morning at his home in Kikuyu, Kiambu County. His passing marked the end of a long and remarkable life that had touched many people in his community and beyond. In a heartfelt message, President Ruto described the late Ngugi as a hardworking and visionary man who played a big role in the growth and development…

The President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Faith Odhiambo, has finally spoken after days of pressure from Kenyans who had demanded that she decline President William Ruto’s appointment to co-chair the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Protests and Riots. During the panel’s swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, Odhiambo gave an emotional and passionate speech where she strongly defended her decision. She dismissed criticism that by taking up the role, she had abandoned or betrayed the people. Instead, she insisted that her decision was driven by her responsibility to uphold justice, protect the rule of law, and…

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has strongly warned his Embakasi East colleague, Babu Owino, against abandoning the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party to join the political camp of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking on Thursday morning, Kaluma cautioned Babu that walking away from ODM to align himself with Gachagua’s newly emerging outfit — the Democracy or Citizens’ Party (DCP) — would be a grave political mistake. He argued that such a move would not only reduce Babu’s influence in Nairobi politics but would also damage his public image at a time when he is positioning himself for higher…

Kenyans to Finally Benefit From Ksh82 Billion Thwake Dam Project After Years of Delays The much-delayed Thwake Dam project, which has faced five postponements since it began, is finally approaching completion. According to Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, the project—built at a staggering cost of Ksh82 billion—will soon start transforming the lives of millions of Kenyans living in Makueni and Kitui counties. In a statement issued on Thursday, September 4, Omollo assured residents that the government was determined to deliver the dam, which has long been seen as a game-changing development for the region. Years of Delays and Broken Promises…

Uhuru Calls Special Jubilee Meeting That Could Reshape the Party Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that the Jubilee Party is preparing for a major shake-up, with its leadership expected to make crucial decisions during an upcoming National Delegates Conference (NDC). In an official notice dated September 3, Uhuru, who also serves as the party leader, revealed that the special NDC will take place on September 26, 2025, at the Jockey Club, Ngong Racecourse in Nairobi, starting from 8 a.m. The meeting will be held under the party’s guiding slogan, “Mbele Pamoja” (Forward Together), as leaders seek to reposition Jubilee…

Drama Claim at Ngong: CS Murkomen’s Stern Address to OCSs There was drama online today after claims surfaced that Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen “lectured a Police OCS like a child” during a high-profile event in Ngong. The reports emerged following the closing ceremony of the OCSs’ Consultative Conference at the National Police Leadership Academy (NPLA) in Kajiado County. Murkomen presided over the closing session, where he delivered a strong speech directed at police station commanders. The CS announced a series of reforms aimed at reshaping how police stations are run and how officers serve the public. Among…

Court Releases University Dropout Accused of Hacking Betting Firm in Ksh 11.4M Fraud Case A Nairobi court has released a university dropout accused of hacking a betting company and stealing millions of shillings. The suspect, identified as Seth Mwabe Okwanyo, was granted bail after the court dismissed an application by the prosecution to keep him in custody for a longer period. On September 3, 2025, Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi ruled against the request by prosecutors who wanted Okwanyo detained for an additional 20 days to allow further investigations. Instead, the magistrate set his release terms at a Ksh1 million bond or…

Experts Urge Kenyans in Border Areas to Resume Wearing Masks Health experts in Busia County have urged residents, especially those living near the Kenya-Uganda border, to start wearing face masks again. The appeal comes as the government officially begins a 10-day Mpox vaccination exercise aimed at protecting high-risk groups from the fast-spreading disease. The vaccination campaign has been launched in response to growing concern over the rise in Mpox infections, particularly in cross-border regions where movement is high. Officials say the main focus of the program will be on young people, long-distance drivers, and health workers, who are considered the…

Henry Tanui has officially been named the new Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Inclusion Fund, widely known as the Hustler Fund. The announcement was made by the Fund’s Board on Wednesday, marking a major change in leadership for the initiative that has become a key pillar of Kenya’s economic empowerment agenda. Tanui takes over from Elizabeth Nkukuu, who served as the Fund’s very first CEO since its creation in 2022. Nkukuu played a central role in building the Fund from the ground up and shaping it into one of the most widely used financial support systems for Kenyans. Her…

United Opposition Appoints Ex-UN Chief Dr Mukhisa Kituyi to Key Role Ahead of 2027 Polls The United Opposition has officially appointed Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), as its official Spokesperson and the Head of the Opposition Secretariat. The announcement was made on Wednesday after a high-profile meeting held at the Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka (SKM) Command Centre in Karen. The session brought together top leaders of the coalition, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Martha Karua of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), and Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka. Also…