Author: Erastus Maleve

The political contest to succeed the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno has taken a fresh turn after his widow, Naiyanoi Ng’eno, abruptly withdrew from the race despite earlier emerging as the clear frontrunner. Her withdrawal comes just weeks after receiving the backing of the Ng’eno family—a move that had strongly positioned her as the natural successor and appeared to align both political and emotional support behind her bid. With her exit, however, the race has been thrown wide open, setting the stage for an intense political contest. The Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat fell vacant following the death of Johana…

The Lighthouse Ministers Nairobi has suspended one of its members following a shocking acid attack incident involving gospel singer Mary Claire, as investigations into the matter gather pace. In an official statement, the ministry expressed sympathy for the victim and distanced itself from the alleged actions, noting that the individual said to be involved is known to the church but acted in a personal capacity. “The ministry does not condone any form of violence,” the statement read in part, adding that the member has been suspended with immediate effect pending the outcome of investigations. Police have since arrested Elvis Opiyo,…

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has resurfaced at his residence in Karen after going missing under unclear circumstances since Saturday, sparking concern among family, associates, and the public. Tuju, a seasoned politician and former Rarieda MP, confirmed on Monday that he is safe but raised alarm over what he described as suspicious movements prior to his disappearance. Speaking briefly after reappearing, he claimed that he had noticed unknown individuals trailing him in the days leading up to the incident. “I was being followed by people I could not identify, which raised serious concerns about my safety,” Tuju said, without divulging…

Police in Kabati have launched an intensive search operation after a middle-aged boda boda rider was swept away by the flooded Ithekethe River on Friday night. According to Kaui Senior Chief Thomas Munyao, the tragic incident occurred at around 9.30pm when the rider attempted to cross the river while travelling from Kabati Market to Tulia. The area Member of Parliament and security teams, together with officers from the Kenya Red Cross Society, immediately launched a search and rescue mission. By the time of going to press, the man’s motorbike had already been recovered, but his body was still missing. Kitui…

Concern is growing across the country after former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju was reported missing under unclear circumstances, with his car later discovered abandoned in Nairobi. According to information from family members and close associates, the former minister had on Saturday, March 21, reported to Karen Police Station that he had been followed by a suspicious vehicle the previous day. The vehicle was described as a white Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series that reportedly had no number plates. The report was officially recorded under OB 21/21/03/2026, raising immediate concerns about his safety. Later that evening, Tuju was expected to appear…

A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of three people at the Machinery area along the busy Mombasa–Nairobi Highway, sending shock among motorists using the route on Friday. According to early reports, the accident occurred earlier in the day and involved vehicles traveling along the highway that connects Mombasa and Nairobi. Authorities and emergency responders rushed to the scene immediately after the crash was reported, with police officers currently controlling traffic as rescue operations continue. The exact cause of the accident has not yet been confirmed, but investigations are already underway. The busy highway has since experienced heavy traffic…

A middle-aged woman is receiving treatment at Amref Kibwezi Hospital after she narrowly escaped death following a violent knife attack by her husband in Makueni County. The shocking incident occurred at a rented house in the Kwa‑Kyai Shopping Centre, where the husband allegedly attacked his wife using a kitchen knife during a domestic altercation. According to Frendrick Kyalo, neighbours responded quickly after hearing distress calls from the house and managed to rescue the injured woman before rushing her to hospital for treatment. “The neighbours intervened and helped the woman escape. She was taken to hospital while the man returned to…

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs is set to receive an additional Sh400 million to evacuate distressed Kenyans trapped in conflict-prone regions, particularly in Russia and Iran, following approval from Members of Parliament. Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Affairs and says that the current budget is insufficient to cover ongoing repatriation efforts amid rising cases of Kenyans in distress. The proposed allocation will increase the department’s budget from Sh717.8 million to Sh731.8 million, forming part of the forming part of the Supplementary Estimates. Ambassador Hellen Gichuhi confirmed that the government is facilitating the evacuation of 15 Kenyans from…

Kenya’s ambitious affordable housing agenda—one of President William Ruto’s flagship projects—is now staring at possible delays after a major budget cut triggered alarm in Parliament. Appearing before a parliamentary committee at the Parliament Buildings on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Principal Secretary for Housing Charles Hinga warned that ongoing projects could stall if urgent funding gaps are not addressed. Documents presented to the committee reveal that under the FY 2025/2026 Supplementary Budget I, the housing programme has suffered a KSh 800 million reduction in donor funding—bringing the total allocation down from KSh 13.341 billion to KSh 12.541 billion. The PS cautioned…

A cloud of grief, tension and legal drama engulfed a family in Kitui Central Constituency after they were forced to conduct a hurried and low-key burial of their kin at dawn, following a court intervention linked to a long-running land dispute. The deceased, Mwangangi Malusi, a boda boda rider operating at the busy KCB Stage in Kitui town, lost his life in a grisly road accident at Syongila Junction, throwing his family and colleagues into mourning. However, what was meant to be a dignified send-off quickly turned into a race against time after the family was served with court summons…