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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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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
Ruto inks health deal amid fears Kenya will give up key patient data
Health & Science
By Mercy Kahenda
12 mins ago
Broken system: Why governors keep surviving impeachments
Politics
By Harold Odhiambo
12 mins ago
Who owns Kenya? Report shows 2pc control over half of arable land
Business
By Macharia Kamau
17 mins ago
Ruto has betrayed you, Church says President toying with the youth
National
By Josphat Thiong’o and George Njunge
17 mins ago
Treasury rakes in Sh245b from Safaricom sale transaction
Business
By Brian Ngugi and Graham Kajilwa
22 mins ago
Sonko millions trigger agency fight
Courts
By Kamau Muthoni
22 mins ago
Rights groups demand apology from IEBC for 'bungled' by-elections
National
By Jacinta Mutura
32 mins ago