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Heavy Rains Set to Intensify Across Kenya, Meteorological Department Warns

Clare Ochieng'March 19, 2026

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD), under the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, has warned of intense rains expected to affect several parts of the country for the next 6 days. In an advisory issued on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, KMD stated that the rains will kick off from Thursday March 19, until March […]

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CS Murkomen declares Friday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.

Cliffe OlooMarch 19, 2026

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Ftr. The declaration was made through a gazette notice dated March 18, 2026. “IT IS notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 (1) of the […]

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Detectives Nab Serial Robber in Kisumu, Recover G3 Rifle Linked to Multiple Attacks

Centrine OgonyoMarch 18, 2026

A serial robber suspect has been arrested by detectives in Kisumu County and recovered a G3 rifle linked to multiple robberies across Kisumu and Kakamega counties. In a joint operation of experts drawn from Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) and their counterparts from the Operations Directorate, resulted in the recovery of a suspected getaway […]

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Atwoli Dismisses Petition Challenging His Re-election as COTU SG

Cliffe OlooMarch 18, 2026

The Central Organization of Trade Unions Kenya (COTU-K) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has dismissed a petition filed to challenge his re-election for a sixth term. In a statement on Wednesday, March 18, Atwoli, responding to a case filed by Fazul Mohamed alongside the Institute for Democratic Governance, termed the claims as baseless and politically motivated. […]

Millie Odhiambo: Use of Goons Risks Plunging Kenya into Lawlessness

Cliffe OlooMarch 12, 2026

Suba South Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo has raised concerns over the surge in using goons to advance political ambitions and to intimidate business owners. Through a post shared on her Facebook page, MP Odhiambo warned that the use of goons could plunge the country into lawlessness, citing gang-infested Haiti as an example. The ODM […]

James Orengo: Raila didn’t go to India willingly

Cliffe OlooMarch 5, 2026

Siaya County Governor James Orengo has raised concerns over circumstances surrounding the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, claiming the late ODM leader may not have travelled to India willingly. Speaking during a radio interview on Spice FM on Thursday March 5, 2026, Orengo said he believes Raila was forced to take the trip. […]

Ruth Odinga: There Is No Rift Between Me and Oburu Oginga

Cliffe OlooMarch 3, 2026

Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has moved to silence speculations about a possible disagreement between her and ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga. In a statement issued on Monday March 2, 2026, after meeting Kisumu Central Constituency ODM Party delegates and the executives at the sub-county offices in Kisumu, Ruth Odinga clarified that her call for […]

Gladys Wanga Accepts Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga’s Resignation

Cliffe OlooFebruary 27, 2026

Homabay County Governor Gladys Wanga has declared the office of the Deputy Governor vacant following the resignation of Joseph Oyugi Magwanga. In a notice dated February 27, 2026, Governor Wanga confirmed that she had received a resignation letter from Oyugi Magwanga and formally accepted it with immediate effect. She invoked Article 181(1) of the Constitution […]

‘My Ties Were Only with Raila’, Oketch Salah Responds to Ruth Odinga

Cliffe OlooFebruary 19, 2026

Business man Oketch Salah has fired back at Kisumu Women Representative Ruth Odinga, following the latter’s remarks disowning him and distancing him from the Odinga family. Salah, through a statement issued on Thursday February 19, 2026, bashed Ruth Odinga’s claims, clarifying that his personal and political relations were only with the late Raila Odinga, and […]

Matiang’i Urges Free, Fair Process in Picking Opposition’s 2027 Candidate

Cliffe OlooFebruary 19, 2026

Jubilee Deputy Party leader Fred Matiang’i has issued fresh demands to the United Opposition, stating that he will not accept the outcome of the opposition’s flagbearer selection if the process is not conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner. Matiang’i was speaking on Wednesday after receiving a major boost to his State House ambitions, […]

I don’t debate the employees of William Ruto, Gachagua tells CS Duale

Cliffe OlooFebruary 12, 2026

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declined an invitation from the Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, to engage in a televised debate. In a statement shared on his official social media accounts, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader described the invite as “laughable”, asserting that he can not engage with ‘President Ruto’s employees’. Gachagua […]

I remain the duly elected Secretary-General of the ODM party, says Sifuna

Cliffe OlooFebruary 12, 2026

Nairobi County Senator Edwin Sifuna has maintained that he still holds the position of the Secretary General of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party, despite being ousted by National Executive Committee (NEC). While addressing a press conference on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Sifuna claimed that his removal is connected to his refusal to support the pre-coalition […]

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi kicked out of ODM Party NEC

Cliffe OlooFebruary 11, 2026

Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has been kicked out of ODM Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). He was removed alongside former counsellor and Eldoret-based farmer Kipkorir Menjo and Taita Taveta Senator Johnes Mwaruma. According to a letter from ODM, the trio were removed from the decision-making organ for holding two party positions. Hon Amisi […]