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Several Feared Dead, Others Injured After Matatu Overturns in Busia Four people have been confirmed dead and several others injured after a matatu they were travelling in lost control and overturned in Bumala, Busia County, on Friday, December 5. The tragic crash has left families in shock as rescue teams and authorities continue to piece together what happened. The accident occurred in the Wakhungu area of Nangina Ward, within the Funyula constituency, as the matatu was heading from Bumala town towards Port Victoria. Witnesses reported that the journey appeared normal until the vehicle suddenly veered off the road before rolling…

Newton Karish Breaks Silence After Defeat in Mbeere North By-election United Opposition’s parliamentary candidate in the Mbeere North by-election, Newton Karish, has finally spoken out, five days after losing the tightly contested race. Karish released a detailed statement on December 4, 2025, urging his supporters to remain calm and peaceful as he prepares to challenge the election outcome. Karish began by thanking all his supporters for standing with him throughout the campaign and during the November 27 by-election. He noted that their commitment and encouragement kept his team strong during a very competitive political season. He asked residents and his…

KDF Introduces New Plan to Keep Injured Soldiers Serving The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), working together with the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), has launched a new rehabilitation programme aimed at helping soldiers who are injured while on duty continue serving the nation. The initiative was officially unveiled during the KISE graduation ceremony on Friday, December 5, 2025. During the event, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Charles Kahariri—represented by Brigadier Hussein Amin—highlighted that the days when injured soldiers or officers living with disabilities were automatically removed from service are now behind. He made it clear that the KDF is…

Court Blocks Government Plan to Control Recruitment in State Corporations and Universities The High Court has delivered a major setback to the government after declaring that the Attorney General (AG) had no legal authority to issue directives controlling how state corporations and public universities manage their human resource (HR) activities. In a detailed ruling delivered on Friday, December 5, Justice Lawrence Mugambi firmly stated that the Attorney General’s directives could not override the constitutional powers given to the Public Service Commission (PSC). The decision came after a petition filed jointly by Katiba Institute and anti-corruption advocate John Githongo, who argued…

Democracy for the Citizen Party (DCP) leaders have raised serious concerns, alleging that the government prevented former Deputy President and DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua from travelling to Kisa East for a major thanksgiving ceremony. According to the party, Gachagua was forced to address the gathering through a phone call after multiple attempts to secure a flight allegedly failed under suspicious circumstances. The DCP had organized the thanksgiving event on December 5, 2025, to celebrate the victory of their candidate, Aduda Okwiri, who won the Kisa East Ward MCA seat in the November 27 by-election. Gachagua, who was expected to…

The United States has warned that it may cut its diplomatic relationship with Tanzania, accusing the East African nation of repeatedly violating human rights. In a detailed statement released on Thursday, December 4, the U.S. Department of State said the Donald Trump administration was reassessing its partnership with Tanzania following growing concerns over government actions that appear to restrict freedoms and endanger civilians. According to the statement, Washington is deeply troubled by what it described as continued repression, violent crackdowns, and other incidents that raise questions about Tanzania’s commitment to democracy. The U.S. cautioned that if these issues persist, Tanzania…

A new report has shown that only two out of every ten Kenyan adults are financially comfortable, despite the country making progress in financial inclusion over the past few years. The findings come from the 2024 FinAccess Survey, which was highlighted in the Kenya National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2025–2028 released by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) on Thursday, December 4. The NFIS document explains that financial health refers to a person’s ability to meet their everyday expenses, handle sudden financial emergencies, and plan or invest for long-term goals such as education, housing, or retirement. To measure this, experts…

Crypto loans have become popular among traders and investors who want quick access to liquidity without selling their digital assets. However, borrowing against crypto also comes with risks. The biggest threat is price volatility. If the value of the collateral drops sharply, the borrower may face liquidation or be forced to add more funds. To reduce these risks, traders often use hedging strategies. Hedging helps protect the value of your crypto assets, even when the market moves against you. Two of the most effective tools for hedging crypto loans are options and futures. Below is a simple, clear explanation of…

Futures contracts are agreements that allow you to buy or sell an asset at a set price on a specific date in the future. Investors and businesses use them to protect their investments from unexpected price movements in the markets. By opening opposite positions through futures, investors can lock in today’s prices for the commodities or financial assets they already own or expect to buy later. These contracts make it possible to hedge both long and short positions, giving you flexibility when reducing risk. However, choosing the right futures contract and calculating the hedge ratio are important steps in making…

Kenya is expected to face hotter and drier weather than usual over the next three months, according to a new alert from the Kenya Meteorological Department. The weatherman says the October–November–December short rains are coming to an end, mainly between the first and fourth week of December, and only a few regions may still receive occasional showers. The Acting Director of Meteorological Services, Edward Muriuki, explained that the country should prepare for increasing heat from December through February. He noted that both daytime and nighttime temperatures will remain higher than the long-term average. “Temperatures will be warmer than normal across…