Kisii Senator Onyonka Claims Government Plans to Arrest Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna Over Bribery Allegations Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has sensationally claimed that the government is preparing to arrest Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna together with other Members of Parliament accused of bribery. Onyonka made the remarks on Monday, August 18, during a Party of National Unity (PNU) consultative forum held in Meru County. The Kisii Senator told the gathering that reliable information had reached them indicating that state agencies were already planning to move against Sifuna and other legislators. “We have just received information that the president wants to arrest…
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Man Found Guilty of Killing a Man He Found Under His Bed in Suspected Love Triangle A man in Nakuru was found guilty of murder in a case where he attacked another man he found under his bed in a suspected love triangle. Justice Samuel Mohochi sealed the almost two-year-long legal battle after ruling that evidence from the prosecution proved that Cyrus Kipng’eno Rono was guilty of killing his neighbor, Moody Awori. “The manner in which the body of the deceased was found is indicative of the depth of violence he suffered at the hands of the accused,” Justice Mohochi…
Robert Mbui Spills the Beans on Deep-Rooted Bribery Scheme in Parliament Kathiani Constituency MP Robert Mbui has admitted that corruption and extortion inside Parliament are not new, saying the problem has existed for many years. Speaking during a media interview on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Mbui revealed that money has often been used to influence debates and decisions on the floor of the House. “I believe money changes hands to influence decisions in Parliament,” he said, confirming long-standing claims of misconduct among lawmakers. Mbui added that the unethical practices have been ongoing since he was first elected, noting that he…
Moses Kuria Hits Out at UDA & ODM After State House Meeting Former President William Ruto’s senior advisor, Moses Kuria, has strongly criticised the new broad-based government, accusing it of using outdated political tricks instead of solving the real problems facing Kenyans. Speaking on Tuesday morning, Kuria said Kenya’s political system is deeply broken, yet leaders keep offering temporary solutions instead of long-term fixes. He took aim at both the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), saying they are dragging their feet in implementing the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report. Kuria revealed that he had expected…
Siaya Governor James Orengo Mourns Ex-County Clerk Felix Olwero Shot Dead by Police Siaya Governor James Orengo is mourning the death of former Siaya County Assembly Clerk, Felix Isaac Olwero, who was fatally shot by police in what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity. Olwero was killed outside his Whitehouse Resort in Seme during the early hours of Monday, August 18. Reports indicate that he had gone undercover to trap suspected robbers when police officers allegedly mistook him for one of the criminals and opened fire. Police from Kombewa Police Station had rushed to the scene after…
How Ruto is Manipulating Senate Ahead of Kericho Governor’s Impeachment – UDA Senator Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa has accused President William Ruto of trying to influence the Senate ahead of the impeachment hearings against Kericho Governor Erick Mutai. In a statement on Tuesday, August 19, Thang’wa said Ruto’s recent remarks about senators taking bribes during impeachment cases were meant to set up political control rather than fight corruption. “By shouting that senators are bribed, the President isn’t exposing corruption. He’s preparing the ground to manipulate public opinion. We all know money has exchanged hands before, but why bring it…
CS Ogamba Clarifies New University Fees & Student Placement Amid Outcry Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has addressed confusion over the new university fees after the government announced a 40% reduction in student payments earlier this month. At the beginning of August, Ogamba confirmed that the government would slash tuition fees across all university programs. However, the rollout has faced delays and inconsistencies, leaving many students and parents worried as the new semester approaches. Speaking on Monday, Ogamba explained that the delays in issuing official confirmation letters were mainly caused by late submissions from some universities. “Everything was ready by…
Government Appoints Dr. Richard Lesiyampe as Acting CEO of Kenyatta National Hospital The government has named Dr. Richard Lesiyampe Leserian as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Kenya’s largest public referral and teaching hospital. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale made the announcement in an official statement, praising Dr. Lesiyampe as an experienced health administrator capable of steering KNH through its current reforms. “Dr. Richard Lesiyampe brings extensive expertise that will help strengthen KNH’s leadership, clinical services, and management systems,” Duale noted. He also emphasized that KNH remains the top referral facility in the country and a…
Latest U.S Visa Rules Every Kenyan Applicant Must Know in 2025 Kenyans planning to apply for a U.S. visa need to understand the latest policy updates that could affect their applications. Staying informed will not only increase your chances of approval but also help you avoid costly mistakes. Here are the key changes and reminders every applicant should know in 2025: 1. Mandatory Social Media Disclosure Starting June 18, 2025, the U.S. State Department requires all visa applicants to list their social media handles from the past five years on the DS-160 form. This affects applicants for: The U.S. Embassy in Kenya advises…
Kenya Power Announces Planned Blackouts Across Six Regions on August 19 Several parts of the country will face electricity interruptions on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, due to scheduled maintenance by Kenya Power. In a public notice issued on Monday, August 18, the company confirmed that the outage will affect parts of Nairobi, Western, North Eastern, Coast, South Nyanza, and Mt Kenya regions. The power cuts are expected to run for several hours and could disrupt businesses and households that rely heavily on electricity. Kenya Power stated:”Hello. Please be advised, the following areas will be on planned maintenance tomorrow, 19.08.2025.” Nairobi Region In Nairobi, residents…