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Ruto's roads levy remark sparks stormy devolution debate
President William Ruto's recent call to governors and MPs to "stop fighting over the roads levy money and give me the money to put to prudent use" has ignited a heated debate.
By Robert Wanyonyi 8 months ago
Ruto's roads levy remark sparks stormy devolution debate
Western Kenya's long quest for one political voice amid divisions
The Luhya, Kenya's second-largest ethnic group, possess the numerical strength to wield significant political power.
By Robert Wanyonyi 9 months ago
Western Kenya's long quest for one political voice amid divisions
Salasya's gambit to unite Luhya nation attracts praise and scorn
The Mumias East MP has demonstrated an unparalleled level of grassroots mobilisation. The sheer scale of his rallies has left both his admirers and detractors astounded.
By Robert Wanyonyi 9 months ago
Salasya's gambit to unite Luhya nation attracts praise and scorn
Nzoia Sugar sale plan can make or break political careers in 2027 polls
The controversy surrounding the proposed privatisation of Nzoia Sugar Company has ignited a political storm in Western Kenya, exposing deep divisions within the Luhya community.
By Robert Wanyonyi 9 months ago
Nzoia Sugar sale plan can make or break political careers in 2027 polls
Nurses: Council of Governors, SRC blackmailing us
There is still no end in sight for the nurses' strike entering its third day with new accusation streaming in from the medics that the government is engaging them in blackmail.
By Betty Njeru and Graham Kajilwa 8 years ago
Nurses: Council of Governors, SRC blackmailing us
IMF to Kenya: Anti-corruption reforms key to new funding deal
Business
By Brian Ngugi
27 mins ago
NCBA to ride on Nedbank's muscle in regional expansion
Business
By Macharia Kamau
27 mins ago
Why Controller of Budget has downplayed Ruto's Singapore dream
Business
By Esther Dianah
27 mins ago
Uhuru shakes up Jubilee Party leadership
Politics
By Josphat Thiong’o
27 mins ago
Wetang'ula rejects poll findings on Natembeya's Luhya influence
Politics
By Benard Lusigi and Jackline Inyanji
27 mins ago
Hospital under DCI probe after lawyer dies
National
By Emmanuel Kipchumba
27 mins ago