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Linda Wananchi Rally in Kakamega Turns Deadly as Supporters Are Armed – DCI The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has accused the organisers of the Linda Wananchi rally of allowing their supporters to carry weapons during the Kakamega event held on Saturday, February 21. This has raised serious concerns about public safety and the proper conduct of political gatherings. In a statement released on Sunday, the DCI confirmed that one supporter lost his life during the Kakamega rally. Early reports indicate that the organisers permitted attendees to bring weapons into the venue, a move that directly violates constitutional requirements for…

A U.S.-based Kenyan pastor has publicly announced his resignation from his leadership role at the Jesus Compassion Ministry (JCM) U.S. branch following the church’s decision to invite President William Ruto to one of its events in Kenya. Pastor Charles Wachira made the announcement on Sunday morning, February 22, stating that he would no longer serve in his position at the church. He explained that his resignation was motivated by the need to uphold spiritual leadership rooted in truth, righteousness, and the protection of innocent life. In his statement, Wachira expressed deep concern over what he described as troubling leadership decisions…

Murkomen Fires Back at Gachagua, Warns of Arrests Over Political Meeting Chaos Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly responded to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, warning that leaders who are accused of organizing chaos at their own political meetings will soon face arrest. Speaking during a church service in Kericho County on Sunday, February 22, Murkomen criticized some opposition politicians, accusing them of deliberately creating disorder during their rallies so that they can later blame the police and gain public sympathy. Without directly mentioning him at first, Murkomen appeared to target Gachagua, saying that certain leaders have made it…

CSs Make Fresh Appointments to Military and Key Government Agencies Several Cabinet Secretaries have announced new appointments and re-appointments to important state agencies and public institutions, in a move that has reshuffled leadership across different sectors of government. The changes come nearly a year before the next General Elections and affect departments such as defence, sports and culture, agriculture, trade, education, energy, and even the judiciary. Changes in the Defence Sector The latest round of appointments was led by Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, who confirmed the re-appointment of Lt. Col. (Rtd) Edward Cherop Kimosop. He will continue serving as…

The internal conflicts within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) appear far from over following the contentious removal of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has now entered the debate, expressing sharp criticism over how the ouster was handled. Ruth Odinga strongly challenged the process that led to Sifuna’s removal, arguing that it went against the democratic principles ODM claims to uphold. She emphasized that a party like ODM, which prides itself on championing democracy, should never appear to suppress freedom of expression among its members. According to Ruth, the procedure followed to remove Sifuna was deeply flawed.…

Caroli Omondi Challenges Oburu Odinga’s Leadership in ODM A new leadership dispute has surfaced in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after Suba South MP Caroli Omondi publicly questioned the process that led to Oburu Odinga being appointed as the party’s leader. During a live interview on JKLive on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Omondi argued that the way Oburu assumed leadership violated the party’s constitution, raising serious concerns about internal democracy and the proper procedures for leadership transitions. Omondi pointed out that ODM’s constitution clearly states that whenever a leadership position becomes vacant, one of the deputy party leaders must step…

Nairobi Speaker Denies New Impeachment Motion Against Governor Sakaja The Nairobi County Assembly has dismissed claims that a new impeachment motion has been filed against Governor Johnson Sakaja, clarifying that no formal process is underway. Ken Ng’ondi, the Speaker of Nairobi County Assembly, refuted circulating reports in various media outlets suggesting that an impeachment motion against the governor was imminent. These reports claimed the motion was allegedly linked to the recently signed cooperation agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County, which allows the national government to oversee certain county functions. Speaking during an interview on Wednesday night, Ng’ondi…

Matiang’i Sets Fresh Conditions for Opposition Ahead of 2027 Presidential Race Jubilee Party deputy leader and 2027 presidential hopeful, Fred Matiang’i, has outlined new expectations for the opposition coalition regarding the process of selecting their presidential candidate. Speaking in Nairobi on Wednesday, February 18, shortly after being officially endorsed by the PNU party as their preferred candidate for the top seat, Matiang’i emphasized the importance of an inclusive and transparent approach. He stressed that forming alliances is just as crucial as the final outcome of the nomination process. According to him, the method of selecting a candidate must reflect fairness…

9 Commodities Set to See Price Hikes in the Coming Weeks The prices of several commodities, especially vegetables, are expected to rise from February to March this year, according to a recent report by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The Agriculture Sector Survey for February 2026 highlights that vegetables such as spinach, sukuma wiki, cabbage, onions, tomatoes, carrots, Irish potatoes, and peas are likely to experience price increases in the coming weeks. In a survey report released on Thursday, February 19, the CBK attributed the anticipated rise in prices to the ongoing sunny and dry weather conditions affecting several…

The real identity of the so-called ‘Russian man’ who has been accused of secretly filming intimate encounters with Kenyan and other African women without their consent has finally been revealed. The Ghanaian government publicly released the passport details of the Russian national after discussions with the Russian ambassador to Ghana, confirming the suspect as 36-year-old Vladislav Luilkov. Ghana’s Communication Minister, Sam George, stated that the government has now initiated international legal procedures against Luilkov to ensure he faces justice immediately upon leaving Russia. “We had very productive discussions where we shared all the information available to us concerning Vladislav Luilkov,…