Raila Odinga: The end of an era and the political void in Kenya
Dec 29, 2025-On October 15, 2025, Kenya lost one of its most enduring political figures. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister and lifelong opposition leader, passed away in Kerala, India, where he had traveled for Ayurvedic treatment. The news reverberated across the nation, prompting an outpouring of grief and reflection on the life of a […]
Changamwe MP calls for government recognition of community
Mombasa County-Dec 29, 2025- The Changamwe community in Mombasa County has urged both the county and national governments to formally recognise them, citing a lack of acknowledgment compared to other communities in the country. Speaking during the Wachangamwe Cultural Festival at Ahmed Shahame TVET institute in Port Reitz, Changamwe MP Omar Mwinyi expressed regret that […]
Police, protesters clash over Watamu housing project
WATAMU, Kilifi-Dec 29, 2025- Tension flared on Monday morning in Watamu, Kilifi county, after residents, environmental activists, human rights defenders and investors clashed with police while attempting to enforce a court order halting the construction of a government Affordable Housing Project. The confrontation occurred at a public park site near the entrance of Watamu town, […]
Torch, Tradition, Power: The politics surrounding Cyrus Jirongo’s burial
LUMAKANDA, Kakamega-Dec 29, 2025- The death of former Cabinet Minister and seasoned political operative Cyrus Jirongo has reignited not only memories of his influence in Kenyan politics, but also an unexpected debate that blends culture, symbolism, and political intrigue: whether he should be buried with a torch. The torch, according to Tiriki culture, whoever was […]
Aisha Jumwa mourns mother
KILIFI, Kenya-Dec 29, 2025-Kenya Roads Board Chairperson Aisha Jumwa is mourning the death of her mother, Sidi Karisa, who passed away on Sunday after a short illness. In a statement released by the family, the late Sidi Karisa was described as a pillar and the heart of the family, remembered for her love, kindness, dignity, […]