Joseph Muia
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ODM split widens as SG Sifuna disowns party rallies, alleges secret financiers
Sifuna said funds used in the high-profile ‘Linda Ground’ rallies are not coming from ODM headquarters, insisting he can only account for money officially sanctioned by the party.He alleged the existence of parallel funding for activities branded as ODM events, but which he says are not sanctioned b...
Gov't commissions Ksh.396M Nguruman Irrigation Scheme in Kajiado
The scheme, which employs modern drip irrigation technology, is already recording increased agricultural productivity while promoting efficient and sustainable use of water resources.Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho said the project demonstrates the role of irrigation i...
Health ministry issues public advisory on Nipah Virus outbreak, confirms no cases in Kenya
In a public advisory issued on Tuesday, the ministry said two confirmed cases of the rare but serious viral disease have been reported in India’s West Bengal region, but maintained that the risk of the virus spreading to Kenya remains low.
EACC grills Busia Governor Paul Otuoma over Ksh.1.4B graft allegations
The Commission said the probe stems from numerous complaints by members of the public and the Senate, pointing to alleged revenue diversion and procurement fraud involving proxy companies linked to senior county officials.Investigators are examining the alleged irregular award of tenders and payment...
Kisumu police officer arrested for demanding Ksh.15K bribe from suspect's family
Sergeant Gilbert Kiama Oduor was arrested on January 28, 2026, following investigations into claims that he demanded money from a complainant to secure the release of a relative who had been arrested over alleged possession of bhang.
Opposition threatens nationwide protests in 2 weeks if Gachagua attackers not arrested
The opposition leaders issued the warning on Friday after holding a closed-door meeting with IG Kanja, where they accused the government of supervising what they termed as recurrent, targeted and coordinated acts of violence against their leaders and supporters....
72-year-old man slapped with three life sentences for defiling minors, sharing pornographic material
The accused, Kazungu Kalume Begande, was convicted on five counts of defilement and one count of child pornography.The court imposed life sentences for three counts involving minors aged six, nine and 12, and an additional 30-year jail term for defiling a 13-year-old.
Two suspects arrested for operating unlicensed health facilities in Kawangware
Olima Bramwel Douglas, the owner of Dowamed Medicare Centre, and his alleged accomplice, Francisca Otieno Omondi, were apprehended in the Congo area of Dagoretti.
Education CS Ogamba tells MPs gov't is unaware of cost of educating each student
In his response, CS Ogamba said the lack of data had persisted for years, despite growing pressure on the education sector.
ICPAC warns of above-normal rains in March–May season
ICPAC said central to western Kenya is likely to receive above-average rainfall, while coastal parts of the country are expected to experience drier-than-normal conditions.While the seasonal outlook points to generally favourable rainfall conditions, dry spells may still occur in areas forecast to r...