Itigo Girls eye national glory after historic Rift Valley triumph
Itigo Girls High School from Chesumei sub-county in Nandi county will head to the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) national term tlwo games in Thika, Kiambu county with one clear mission—to win the national title and secure a ticket to the East Africa school games in Morogoro, Tanzania. The national championships will be held…
Bomet youth urged to seize govt-UNDP internship opportunities
A Kipsigis professional from Bomet County, Charles Korir, has urged young people to take advantage of the Government-United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) internship initiative, describing it as a major opportunity to tackle youth unemployment and equip graduates with practical workplace experience. Speaking during a church service at Koiyet Catholic Parish in Mutarakwa Ward, Bomet Central…
IEBC launches public forums on 2027 campaign finance rules
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched nationwide public participation forums on the Draft Election Campaign Financing Regulations, 2026, and proposed campaign contribution and spending limits as it seeks to strengthen transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election. According to the statement by the IEBC on Monday, July 27, 2026, the exercise began…
ODM dismisses claims of internal rifts, reaffirms support for broad-based govt
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dismissed speculation of internal divisions, insisting the party remains united, organized and firmly committed to the broad-based government arrangement with President William Ruto’s administration. In a statement issued after a meeting in Nairobi on Monday, July 27, 2026, ODM said 35 county chairpersons from across the country, alongside Majority…
Salasya warns opposition against undermining regional kingpins ahead of 2027 polls
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has urged opposition leaders to stop judging political influence by the size of individual rallies, warning that such comparisons could fracture the emerging anti-Ruto alliance and weaken its chances in the 2027 General Election. In a statement on Monday, July 27, 2026, Salasya argued that political capital is built over…
Methu mocks President Ruto’s ‘campaign not started’ remarks
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has taken a swipe at President William Ruto over his recent assertion that he has not yet begun campaigning for the 2027 General Election, claiming the Head of State is already in campaign mode despite insisting otherwise. In a statement on Monday, July 27, 2026, Methu sarcastically dismissed Ruto’s remarks as…
CS Ruku dismisses claims of dividing Mt Kenya, accuses Gachagua of political entitlement
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed claims that he is seeking to divide the Mt Kenya region, insisting that his remarks are aimed at highlighting historical and development inequalities between communities in the larger Mt Kenya bloc. Speaking during an interview with local station on Monday, July 27, 2026, Ruku said the region…
Poo Ngetunyo Comedy actress Stacy Chepkoech awarded Ksh200K at KMFA Kids Got Talent
Stacy Chepkoech, one of the young actors featured in Poo Ngetunyo Comedy, has received a Ksh200,000 cash prize after emerging second in the Kids Got Talent category during the third edition of the KMFA Awards. The organisers announced that Stacy was among three young winners recognised for their outstanding talent, with overall winner Man Kibor…
Jambojet aborts Nairobi-Kisumu flight after system alert before takeoff
Passengers aboard a Jambojet flight from Nairobi to Kisumu were forced to disembark on Sunday morning after the aircraft experienced a system caution alert before takeoff, prompting the airline to abort the flight as a safety precaution. In a statement issued on Sunday, July 26, 2026, Jambojet said the incident involved Flight JM 8650, operated…
Murkomen: Govt to sustain support for women, youth and small businesses
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has maintained that the government is commited at empowering women, youth and small-scale traders through initiatives aimed at boosting livelihoods and expanding economic opportunities under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Speaking on Saturday, July 25, 2026 during the G-20 Nyangores Ward Equalizer Groups Empowerment Initiative at Itembe Grounds in…
