Author: Erastus Maleve

Tension is rising in Kilome, Makueni County after residents staged peaceful demonstrations at Kasikeu Market on Friday demanding the reinstatement of former Agriculture County Executive Committee Member (CEC) Elizabeth Nduge Muli. Carrying placards and chanting slogans, the residents openly criticized Mutula Kilonzo Jr. over what they termed as an unfair and humiliating dismissal of the county official who until recently served as CEC for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development. The protests follow a formal communication from the governor’s office earlier this week announcing Muli’s removal from the powerful agriculture docket, a move insiders have linked to the controversial mango…

Former judge Joseph Mutava and three other suspects have been granted cash bail of KSh 200,000 each pending investigations over alleged bribery claims after their arrest by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). Speaking to Channel 15 News, the EACC Head of Corporate Communications Stephen Karuga confirmed that the arrests were carried out on Monday, March 9, 2026, following investigations into an alleged KSh 10.4 million bribery scheme aimed at influencing the outcome of a case currently before the High Court of Kenya. According to the anti-graft agency, Mutava was arrested alongside auctioneer Kennedy Ngambau, advocate Kimani Wachira and Tom…

Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli, the party leader of Kenya’s National Liberal Party (NLP), has been appointed Regional Vice Chair for Africa of the International Alliance of Libertarian Parties (IALP), a global network that brings together libertarian political parties and movements advocating for individual liberty, free markets, and limited government. The appointment was announced on March 12, 2026, as part of an update to the alliance’s Executive Committee leadership. According to the communication shared with members, Dr. Muli will represent the African region within the global alliance, a role that places him among leaders responsible for strengthening libertarian political networks across…

As Kenya’s political climate continues to shift and new alliances begin forming ahead of the next election cycle, several familiar names are being mentioned within emerging coalitions.But quietly appearing in political conversations — especially in Ukambani — is a name that could surprise many: Augustus Kyalo Muli, a man from the land of mangoes, Kitui County. For decades, Kalonzo Musyoka has been so synonymous with Ukambani politics that most other political figures from the region have struggled to match his influence. Across Machakos County, Kitui County, and Makueni County, Kalonzo’s name has long defined the region’s political direction, often overshadowing…

Kamba gospel artist Stella Mengele has publicly addressed claims circulating online about her past legal dispute with Kamba gospel singer Stephen Kasolo Kitole, insisting that the court case against the artist was formally withdrawn following a reconciliation process between their families. In a statement shared on her social media platforms, Mengele revealed that she instructed her lawyers to withdraw the case on March 2, shortly after what she described as a final reconciliation meeting involving both families. “I withdrew Kasolo’s case on the 2nd of March after our final reconciliation meeting with our parents which happened in the last week…

A grisly road traffic accident has been reported near the Mithuri area along the busy Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, just meters from where the WRC Safari Rally shakedown stage was held earlier today. Initial reports indicate that a saloon car was involved in the crash. Emergency response teams quickly arrived at the scene, attending to victims while managing traffic and securing the area. Witnesses said the accident occurred shortly after heavy traffic built up along the highway due to the rally shakedown event, which attracted motorsport fans and other motorists to the Naivasha area. Police officers and first responders are coordinating rescue…

The Senate of Kenya has demanded full transparency from the National Treasury of Kenya over the country’s rising public debt, which reached KSh12.2 trillion by December 2025, as lawmakers seek clarity on new loans and financial obligations signed by the government. During a meeting held on Thursday at the Parliament Buildings, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget interrogated a report from the Treasury detailing loans contracted between January 1, 2025 and August 31, 2025. The committee, chaired by Ali Roba, expressed concern that this was the first time in four years the Senate had received comprehensive information on…

Drama unfolded in the Nairobi Central Business District after a young woman allegedly smashed a matatu’s windshield following a dispute over her bus fare change.According to witnesses, the woman had left the residential estate of Buruburu together with her sister, who was escorting her to school. During the journey, she reportedly handed a bus conductor KSh 1,000, expecting to receive her balance. However, upon reaching Luthuli Avenue, the conductor allegedly disappeared without returning her change. The woman then confronted the driver, asking where the conductor had gone so she could get her money back. Witnesses say the driver responded rudely,…

A tragic incident has left one student dead and ten others injured after a septic tank collapsed at Kapsabet School for the Deaf as learners gathered to watch the motorcade of William Ruto pass nearby. According to preliminary reports, the students had rushed to the edge of the school compound in excitement to catch a glimpse of the President, whose motorcade was passing close to the institution in Nandi County. Witnesses said several students climbed onto an old septic tank within the compound, estimated to be about 20 feet long. The structure, believed to have been weakened over time, could…

Abedinecho Kyalo Katue, the Kibwezi-born nurse whose arrest in the United States sparked widespread debate among Kenyans online, has reportedly been released from jail. The update was shared by his ex-wife Rebecca Samuel, who thanked supporters who had contributed financially and prayed for him during the ordeal. In a message shared online about an hour after his release, Rebecca said Katue was now home and doing well. “Abed is out of jail and he is doing good. He appreciates your prayers. Thank you all for extending your grace and concern for him… so far he is home,” she wrote. She…