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Gachagua’s DCP Party Announces Major Leadership Changes and New Headquarters Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political outfit, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has made significant changes to its top leadership and relocated its headquarters. These updates were officially published in a gazette notice dated May 30, 2025. According to the notice issued by Ann Nderitu, the Registrar of Political Parties, DCP is exercising its powers under section 20 (1)(c) and (e) of the Political Parties Act, Cap. 7D, to restructure its leadership and administrative setup. The registrar confirmed that the party has initiated changes to several of its…

Six companies based in different parts of the country – three in Nairobi, and one each in Kakamega, Kiambu, and Migori – have jointly announced a large-scale auction involving various vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, electronics, and household goods. This comes after the items remained unclaimed, according to a public notice published in the Kenya Gazette dated May 30, 2025. The auctioneers involved in this mass disposal exercise include Auckland Agencies, Cobbs Auctioneers, Sofina Auctioneers, Simba Corporation, East African Sea Food Limited, and Spectrum Auctioneers. Spectrum Auctioneers – Kakamega Spectrum Auctioneers has revealed that if certain items remain uncollected at Kakamega Police…

At least six journalists from leading Kenyan media houses have been injured and robbed in a shocking incident involving goons and a section of police officers during the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County. The media personnel, who were on duty covering the national event, were attacked despite clearly displaying their press badges. The violence was reportedly targeted at members of the press, with goons and some rogue police officers assaulting and robbing journalists from the Standard Media Group, Nation Media Group, and Royal Media Services. Among the injured were TV producers Steve Okedi…

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has raised concerns that the prices of medicines could rise by up to Ksh90 if the new tax measures proposed in the Finance Bill 2025 are passed. According to the association, these changes in tax policy could cause medication prices to increase by at least 5 percent beginning July 1, 2025. During their final presentation at the end of the Finance Bill 2025 public hearings last Friday, KAM strongly objected to a proposal that seeks to change the Value Added Tax (VAT) treatment of pharmaceutical inputs. Specifically, the proposal recommends shifting these inputs from…

KNBS: Six Food Items See Price Increases Despite Drop in Inflation Kenya’s inflation rate dropped to 3.8% in May 2025, compared to the same month last year, according to fresh figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). However, despite this decline, many Kenyan households are still feeling the pinch due to rising food prices, increased transport costs, and higher housing expenses. KNBS data shows that while some basic goods became slightly cheaper, the cost of everyday food items — which make up a big part of household budgets — went up between April and May 2025. During this…

Kenya Plans to Send More Swahili Teachers to Europe Kenya is preparing to expand its global footprint by exporting more Swahili teachers, especially to European regions. During a recent visit to Mayotte Island—a French territory—Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei discussed key partnerships, including the recruitment of Kenyan Swahili teachers to work in schools on the island. In an official statement released on June 1, PS Sing’Oei explained that the idea was sparked by the cultural connection between the coastal communities of Kenya and the Kimaore people of Mayotte. He noted that this shared cultural background makes it easier for…

Police Chase MP Peter Salasya During Rift Valley Visit Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya claims he was chased by police officers during a political tour in Nandi County on Saturday, May 31, in an incident that stirred public reaction and drew criticism from the legislator. In a strongly worded statement shared after the event, Salasya directed blame at President William Ruto’s Personal Assistant, Farouk Kibet, comparing his own treatment in the Rift Valley with that of Farouk’s reception in his home county. “While Farouk was in Malava turning the event into a circus, making grown men dance…

Government Launches Flexible SHA Payment Plan for Informal Workers President William Ruto has announced a new payment method under the Social Health Authority (SHA) insurance scheme, aimed at helping Kenyans in the informal sector contribute more easily. This new initiative, named Lipa Polepole, will allow citizens to pay their annual health insurance premiums in flexible instalments. While addressing the nation during the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations held in Homa Bay, President Ruto stated that the government understands the struggles many Kenyans face in making lump-sum payments for insurance. To ease this burden, the Lipa SHA Polepole plan will let people…

President William Ruto’s Full Madaraka Day Speech Your Excellency, Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, Your Excellency the Deputy President, Hon. Rigathi Gachagua, First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto, Second Lady, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court, Lady Justice Martha Koome, Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Moses Wetang’ula, Speaker of the Senate, Rt. Hon. Amason Kingi, and all leaders present here this morning, fellow Kenyans, It is once again my privilege and pleasure to be in this county full of promise, and to share with you the 62nd Madaraka Day, our…

Gachagua Hits Back at Ruto, Demands Compensation for Victims of Forced Disappearances Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly responded to President William Ruto’s recent apology over the issue of forced disappearances, calling it insincere and demanding concrete action. Speaking on Sunday, June 1, during a church service in Lari, Kiambu County, Gachagua described the president’s apology as “too casual” and insisted that Ruto should take the matter more seriously. Gachagua challenged the president to go beyond words and personally meet the families of those who were killed or abducted during last year’s demonstrations against the Finance Bill. He emphasized…