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President William Ruto has announced a new agreement aimed at fixing long-standing problems that have delayed the release of bursary funds to students across the country. The plan will see the national government work closely with county governments to ensure bursaries reach learners at the grassroots level without delays. Speaking at State House during the UDA National Governing Council meeting on Monday, January 26, President Ruto said the government had resolved issues that had stalled the disbursement of bursary funds. He explained that extensive consultations had been held between the national government, county governments, the Controller of Budget, and other…

BREAKING: Bus Driver in Jirongo Crash Reportedly Hospitalized in Critical Condition Naivasha, Kenya — New unverified reports on social media say Tirus Kamau Githinji, the driver of the bus that collided with the vehicle of former MP Cyrus Jirongo on 13 December 2025, is currently hospitalized in critical condition with a severely swollen stomach. According to multiple posts on platforms including Facebook and X, eyewitnesses and individuals close to the case claim that Githinji sustained serious injuries in the head-on crash and was rushed to a medical facility, where doctors have described his condition as critical and his stomach as…

President Ruto Breaks Silence After Gachagua’s Othaya Ordeal as Pressure Mounts Over Police Conduct President William Ruto has finally addressed the growing public outrage following the chaotic incident in Othaya, Nyeri County, where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed he narrowly escaped an attempted abduction after police disrupted a church service he was attending. Although the President did not issue a detailed personal statement directly responding to Gachagua’s claims, his government has now publicly acknowledged the incident, effectively breaking days of silence that had fueled political tension and speculation across the country. Government Orders Investigations Into Othaya Incident Through senior…

Many Kenyans who depend on electricity for daily use have, for a long time, complained about what they see as unfair or confusing prepaid electricity charges. A common question that keeps coming up is why the same amount of money does not always buy the same number of electricity units. At times, you may feel that electricity is very expensive, while on other occasions, the same amount seems to last longer. Because of this confusion, many people often accuse power providers of manipulating prices or secretly overcharging customers. Some even believe that electricity companies deliberately reduce units to make more…

Kisumu County Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has called for sweeping reforms within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), urging the party to intentionally create leadership opportunities for young people instead of treating them merely as a voting bloc during elections. In a statement shared on her social media platforms on Sunday, January 25, Ruth Odinga said that the party has failed its young members by locking them out of key decision-making spaces. She argued that many youths within ODM feel neglected, unheard, and excluded from the party’s leadership structures, despite being its most energetic and loyal supporters. Ruth, who is the…

Murkomen Orders Police Probe After Alleged Attack on Gachagua in Othaya Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed the National Police Service to immediately investigate an incident in Othaya, Nyeri County, where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims he was targeted in what he described as an assassination attempt. This was Murkomen’s first public response after Gachagua alleged that unknown individuals attacked him during a church service. In a statement shared on his social media platforms shortly after the incident, Murkomen strongly condemned the violence and ordered police to fast-track investigations, stressing that attacks on individuals—especially in places of worship—are…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati has, for the first time, openly explained why the party settled on Oburu Odinga as its leader following the death of its long-time leader, Raila Odinga. Arati said the decision was deliberate and aimed at positioning the party strongly for future political success. Speaking on Sunday, January 25, during an ODM grassroots meeting held in Ogembo, Kisii County, Arati—who is also the Governor of Kisii—revealed that he was the natural choice to take over the party leadership. As Raila Odinga’s deputy, Arati explained that party structures would ordinarily have allowed him…

Rigathi Gachagua Speaks Out on His Whereabouts After Abduction Claims Emerge Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has finally addressed public concern over his whereabouts following dramatic scenes that unfolded at Wairima ACK Church in Othaya. The incident sparked widespread confusion and fear after chaos erupted just hours before an event he was expected to attend. In a statement shared on his social media platforms, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader confirmed that he managed to escape the unrest safely. Videos circulating online showed teargas canisters being thrown and gunshots being fired, heightening fears among his supporters and the…

Uncollected Motorcycles and Cars Face Auction as 30-Day Collection Notice Takes Effect Several licensed auctioneering firms have issued fresh 30-day notices to owners of uncollected motor vehicles, motorcycles, and assorted goods across the country, warning that the items will be sold through public auction if they are not claimed within the set period. In a series of five separate notices published in the Kenya Gazette, the auctioneers confirmed they had been legally authorized to dispose of property considered abandoned under the Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act (Cap. 38). The law allows auctioneers, after issuing statutory notices, to sell unclaimed items…

Rigathi Gachagua’s Allies Rally Behind Him as Opposition’s 2027 Presidential Flagbearer Allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have publicly declared their support for him as the preferred opposition presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election. The endorsement was made during a political rally held on Saturday, January 24, at Kagumo Grounds in Kirinyaga County, signalling the start of early campaigns in the Mt. Kenya region. The rally brought together leaders allied to the Democracy of the Citizen Party (DCP), a party that supported President William Ruto in the 2022 elections. The leaders used the platform to explain why…