Author: Erastus Maleve

The race to succeed—or unseat—Kitui South MP Dr. Rachael Nyamai is slowly gathering momentum, with youthful grassroots mobilizer Rax Mutua emerging as the latest name to enter the constituency’s evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election. Mutua, whose profile has steadily grown through youth mobilization, community engagement and grassroots political organizing across Kitui South, is positioning himself as part of a new generation of leaders seeking to reshape the constituency’s political future. His entry comes at a time when political activity in the vast constituency is intensifying, with several aspirants quietly building support networks as they prepare for…

Controversial preacher has made an emotional and public appeal over the welfare of his daughter Sky, saying he fears her future may be at risk amid ongoing separation and custody tensions involving his children. Speaking during a Father’s Day church service, Kanyari said the day was one of the saddest moments of his life, noting that while many fathers were celebrating with their children, he remains separated from his. “This Father’s Day is one of the saddest days of my life. While many fathers are celebrating with their children, I continue to live with the pain of being denied access…

A family in Kibwezi, Makueni County, is celebrating a rare blessing after a 30-year-old mother safely delivered healthy triplets at Amref Kibwezi Hospital. Margret Muthoki gave birth to the three babies — two boys and a girl — through a successful Caesarean section on Friday, bringing immense joy to her family and the medical team that attended to her. The triplets were delivered in stable condition and are reported to be healthy, with both the newborns and their mother recovering well under close medical observation. The successful delivery has been hailed as a significant milestone for the family and healthcare…

For more than three decades, Kalonzo Musyoka and Raila Odinga have walked side by side through Kenya’s turbulent political landscape. They have served in the same coalitions. Campaigned on the same platforms. Fought the same political battles. Yet history appears to remember them very differently. Today, as the opposition searches for its next standard-bearer, Kalonzo finds himself confronting a question that has followed him throughout his political career: can he truly step out of Raila Odinga’s shadow? The debate was reignited this week after Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi suggested that Kalonzo lacks the political force necessary to drive a…

Popular Kamba musician Ben Batha, popularly known as Kativui, is facing criticism after a Nairobi-based event organizer publicly accused him of failing to honor a performance agreement despite allegedly receiving advance payments. The allegations were made by content creator and event promoter Rick Be, who released a detailed statement on Sunday claiming the artist failed to appear at the highly publicized Rick Be Club Tour Birthday Takeover held at Blackwood Site in Pipeline, Nairobi County. According to Rick Be, the event, which took place on the night of June 20, 2026, attracted a large crowd and featured several invited artists.…

A sombre mood has engulfed Kamba land following the tragic death of prominent businessman and investor Stephen Ngei Musyoka, the founder of Makindu Motors Ltd, and his wife Giannaphina Mumbua Ngei in a road accident. The news of the couple’s passing was confirmed by Kibwezi West MP Hon. Mwengi Mutuse on Saturday , who described the tragedy as a devastating loss to the family, the business community, and the wider Ukambani region. In a condolence message, Mutuse said he received the news with shock and disbelief, noting that the deceased were personally known to him and were part of his…

Israel’s latest effort to airlift members of the Bnei Menashe community from northeastern India and grant them citizenship has revived debate over the recognition of Jewish communities around the world, including Kenya’s Kasuku Jews, whose own quest to settle in Israel has faced numerous obstacles. The Bnei Menashe, who live near India’s borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar, believe they are descendants of Manasseh, one of the Biblical Lost Tribes of Israel exiled by the Assyrian Empire in 720 BC. Over the years, thousands have migrated to Israel after undergoing conversion processes recognized by Israeli authorities, and the latest government-backed airlift…

Kitui Senator Enoch Kiio Wambua has sought Senate intervention to protect farmers in Kitui County from exploitation by brokers and middlemen who continue to deny producers fair returns for their agricultural produce. Speaking in the Senate on Thursday, June 18, 2026, Wambua requested a statement from the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on measures being taken by the government to address the challenges farmers face in accessing fair markets. The Senator noted that agriculture remains the primary source of livelihood for the majority of households in Kitui County, but weak market systems have left farmers vulnerable to…

TikToker Violet Achieng from Homa Bay has sparked a heated debate online after revealing the amount of dowry she expects from her future husband. In a bold statement that has since gone viral on social media, the content creator declared that her bride price stands at a whopping KSh15 million, insisting that the figure is non-negotiable. But that’s not all. According to Violet, any man hoping to win her heart must also meet another major requirement — he must not have a baby mama. “My dowry stands at KSh15 million and is non-negotiable. In addition, my future husband must not…

The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Finance Bill 2026 after 122 Members of Parliament voted in support of the controversial legislation, clearing the way for it to be sent to President William Ruto for assent. The Bill was approved during its Third Reading with 122 MPs voting “Yes” against 40 who voted “No”. There were no abstentions. According to the official tally, 103 MPs voted electronically in support of the Bill while 19 cast manual votes due to technical challenges. On the opposing side, 36 legislators voted electronically against the Bill while four voted manually. The passage of the…