Author: Erastus Maleve

Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has rubbished claims that former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is a political “project” of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, insisting that Matiang’i stands on his own merit as a party member with an impressive record. Speaking on Monday, Kioni highlighted Matiang’i’s contributions to education reforms during his tenure in government, saying his credentials speak louder than political gossip. He further clarified that Jubilee’s 2027 presidential flagbearer will not be imposed through “boardroom deals” but will be democratically chosen by the party’s membership. Kioni also used the moment to rally opposition to the Kenya Kwanza…

Speaker Kevin Kinengo Katisya has survived an impeachment attempt after the Clerk of the Kitui County Assembly declared a motion to remove him inadmissible, terming it procedurally and substantively defective. In a letter dated 26th September 2025, addressed to Matinyani Ward MCA Sylvester Kitheka Munyalo, who sponsored the ouster bid, the Clerk acknowledged receipt of the motion but ruled that it collapsed on nearly every legal and procedural ground. The Clerk explained that the motion was flawed from the onset, noting that it did not clearly identify its mover as required under Standing Order 44. Without ownership, the notice of…

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has intensified his call for youth participation in the 2027 elections, urging young Kenyans to register in large numbers and secure their power through the ballot. Hosting over 700 student leaders drawn from 224 institutions—including universities, colleges, and TVETs—at the Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) headquarters in Nairobi, Kalonzo underscored that the future of Kenya lies in the hands of young people. He was joined by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Wiper legislators, and the party leadership. “The only way to challenge the current regime and bring meaningful change is by registering as voters and turning…

The political storm swirling around Kitui County Assembly Speaker Kevin Kinengo Katisya has taken a dramatic twist after he tendered his resignation from the powerful Wiper Democratic Movement – National Executive Council (WDM-NEC). The Speaker, already battling survival as impeachment motions tighten around his seat, shocked the political establishment with a fiery resignation letter dated September 29, 2025, accusing his own party of betrayal, harassment, and complicity in efforts to hound him out of office. Kinengo, who has repeatedly insisted he must remain neutral as Speaker, claimed Wiper had turned him into a political punching bag. “I have faced two…

A village in Kandara, Murang’a County, has been thrown into mourning after 13 members of the same family perished in the grisly Kariandusi road crash that claimed 16 lives in total along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway. The family of Elijah Mburu from Kahiga Village had hired a PSV matatu to attend a function in Rongai, Nakuru County, on Sunday. However, the journey ended tragically when the matatu collided head-on with a speeding truck at Kariandusi near Kikopey, Gilgil Sub-County. Gilgil Sub-County Police Commander Winston Mwakio confirmed the fatalities, revealing that 13 passengers — all relatives — died instantly at the scene,…

Detectives in Matungulu Sub-County have launched investigations after a middle-aged businessman allegedly shot himself dead at his residence in Kyakatulu Village, Tala. According to Tala Chief Francis, the shocking incident was first reported by locals before he alerted detectives. Police officers rushed to the scene, processed the area, and recovered the man’s pistol, which is believed to have been used in the suspected suicide. The firearm has since been taken for forensic analysis. Authorities say initial investigations have not revealed any clear motive behind the act, leaving villagers in deep shock. The businessman, described by residents as well-known in the…

The quiet village of Ngaru in Othaya came alive on Sunday as hundreds of Kenyans poured in from across the country to stand with Vincent Kaluma, better known as “Kaluma Boy”, during an emotional event dubbed “Kaluma Day.” Kaluma, who joined TikTok earlier this year fresh from high school, did not do so to chase trends or seek fame, but to tell the story of his ailing father, who has been living with the effects of a stroke for years. Through raw and emotional videos, he documented his daily struggles of working in farms, picking tea to cover medical bills,…

A police officer has died following a road accident at Kanyonyoo Junction in Kitui County on Sunday. According to eyewitnesses, the officer was riding a motorbike when he was struck by a speeding vehicle attempting to overtake between Kanyonyoo town and the exit road leading to Kitui Town. The impact threw him off the motorcycle, killing him on the spot. Police confirmed the incident, saying the officer’s body was moved to Kitui County Referral Hospital Funeral Home. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are underway. The accident adds to the growing number of road tragedies in Kitui, with residents…

A burial in Kenya turned tense and emotional after a grieving daughter openly shamed relatives for neglecting her late mother during her years of illness, only to show up in numbers at her funeral. In an undated video that has since gone viral, the young woman, overwhelmed with grief, accused her family of hypocrisy. She revealed that for the past four years her mother was unwell, she and her siblings bore the heavy responsibility of ensuring she never missed a single treatment, while relatives kept their distance. “I never missed a single hospital visit with my mother,” she cried out,…

The National Liberal Party (NLP) has accused mainstream political parties of using underhanded tactics to edge out its candidates ahead of the November 27th by-elections. Party Leader Dr. Augustus Muli claimed that NLP aspirants have, on multiple occasions, been coerced to withdraw their candidature in favor of rival contestants. He described the trend as a deliberate attempt to stifle competition and deny Kenyans genuine political choice. “As a party we had a total of nine candidates for the November 27th by-elections. Unfortunately, three of them have been influenced by our opponents to drop their candidature in favor of other candidates,”…