Stories by: Alice Neema
Baringo County: Rift Valley’s Political and Economic Pulse
09 Jun, 2026 10:05 AM
BARINGO ELECTROLATE
Politics in Baringo County shows that voters expect accountability and results. Governors often serve only one term. For example, Benjamin Cheboi (2013–2017) and Stanley Kiptis (20...
Politics in Baringo County shows that voters expect accountability and results. Governors often serve only one term. For example, Benjamin Cheboi (2013–2017) and Stanley Kiptis (20...
Naivasha Constituency Politics and Battles for Tourism Power
04 Jun, 2026 12:45 PM
NAIVASHA POLITICS
Naivasha Constituency stands as Rift Valley’s political and economic powerhouse, where national party waves—from TNA to Jubilee to UDA—collide with local tourism battles, floricult...
Naivasha Constituency stands as Rift Valley’s political and economic powerhouse, where national party waves—from TNA to Jubilee to UDA—collide with local tourism battles, floricult...
Njoro Constituency’s Political Instability, History and Future
03 Jun, 2026 05:00 PM
NJORO DATA-BREAKDWN
The constituency has aligned strongly with UDA in recent cycles while voters prioritize agriculture, education, infrastructure, and land/Mau Forest issues.
The constituency has aligned strongly with UDA in recent cycles while voters prioritize agriculture, education, infrastructure, and land/Mau Forest issues.
Subukia Constituency: Small Seat, Big Political Stakes
02 Jun, 2026 10:00 AM
SUBUKIA BREAK-DOWN
The voting pattern in Subukia Constituency is based on the National leadership and the candidates' affiliation with the dominant parties in the Central part of Kenya and the Rift V...
The voting pattern in Subukia Constituency is based on the National leadership and the candidates' affiliation with the dominant parties in the Central part of Kenya and the Rift V...
Gilgil Constituency from Military Roots to Civilian Votes
30 May, 2026 03:00 PM
GILGIL DATA-BREAKDOWN
Gilgil has consistently mirrored Kenya’s national political shifts from TNA in 2013, to Jubilee in 2017, and UDA in 2022. While the constituency follows broader coalition trends, l...
Gilgil has consistently mirrored Kenya’s national political shifts from TNA in 2013, to Jubilee in 2017, and UDA in 2022. While the constituency follows broader coalition trends, l...
Nakuru Town East, Politics and Hustles for Political Muscle
30 May, 2026 08:00 AM
CONSTITUENCY BREAKDOWN
Nakuru Town East has proven to be a loyalty-based urban constituency. It rode the Jubilee wave strongly from 2013 to 2017 before aligning with UDA in 2022. The constituency’s polit...
Nakuru Town East has proven to be a loyalty-based urban constituency. It rode the Jubilee wave strongly from 2013 to 2017 before aligning with UDA in 2022. The constituency’s polit...
AI Everything Kenya x GITEX 2026: Shaping Future Kenya AI.
20 May, 2026 08:00 AM
AI TRANSFORMATION
This event takes place from May 19 to 21, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and Sarit Expo Centre. GITEX. It stands for the Gulf Information Technology E...
This event takes place from May 19 to 21, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and Sarit Expo Centre. GITEX. It stands for the Gulf Information Technology E...
Kenya Finance Bill 2026: Weighing Impact on Tech Costs
19 May, 2026 11:34 AM
COST OUTLOOK
The bill adds a 25% excise duty on smartphones and removes the VAT exemption for digital financial services.
The bill adds a 25% excise duty on smartphones and removes the VAT exemption for digital financial services.
NCIC Condemns Meru Leaders Over Commissioner Transfer
18 May, 2026 05:21 PM
TRANSFER DISPUTE
The Commission stated that statements or utterances that lead to ethnic incitement constitute a violation of Section 62 of the NCIC Act, and the Commission has initiated a formal i...
The Commission stated that statements or utterances that lead to ethnic incitement constitute a violation of Section 62 of the NCIC Act, and the Commission has initiated a formal i...
Kenya’s Child Abduction Crisis: Silent National Emergency
18 May, 2026 11:27 AM
CHILD EMERGENCY
Kenyans on social media are becoming increasingly vocal. Sharing their frustrations and missing-child alerts, they are also issuing calls to action following the repeated tragedies...
Kenyans on social media are becoming increasingly vocal. Sharing their frustrations and missing-child alerts, they are also issuing calls to action following the repeated tragedies...
Kabarak School of Music and Media: Moi's House Turned Creative Arts Centre
17 May, 2026 09:00 AM
LEGACY REIMAGINED
The school is situated in the late President Daniel Arap Moi's former private residence on the Kabarak farm, making it not just a learning campus but a living legacy of history, fu...
The school is situated in the late President Daniel Arap Moi's former private residence on the Kabarak farm, making it not just a learning campus but a living legacy of history, fu...
Understanding Nakuru Before 2027 — Series 1: The County
16 May, 2026 12:15 PM
NAKURU POLITICS
From KANU dominance to multi-party instability, then Jubilee, and now the UDA era, Nakuru has repeatedly transitioned between ruling parties.Voters often change allegiance in respo...
From KANU dominance to multi-party instability, then Jubilee, and now the UDA era, Nakuru has repeatedly transitioned between ruling parties.Voters often change allegiance in respo...
Media Council of Kenya Hosts Pan-African Media Summit
13 May, 2026 11:53 AM
MEDIA SUMMIT
Bringing together policymakers, regulators, journalists, civil society, and technology leaders The summit seeks to address urgent challenges facing African media. Key issues includ...
Bringing together policymakers, regulators, journalists, civil society, and technology leaders The summit seeks to address urgent challenges facing African media. Key issues includ...
NPS Condemns Harassment of Female Traffic Officer in Nakuru
08 May, 2026 04:57 PM
POLICE MISCONDUCT
The press statement further confirms that the motorist is a fellow police officer. The National Police Service condemned the behaviour depicted by the male officer, describing it a...
The press statement further confirms that the motorist is a fellow police officer. The National Police Service condemned the behaviour depicted by the male officer, describing it a...
Chinese Firm to Rebuild Kenya's Deadly Nithi Bridge Safely
07 May, 2026 05:15 PM
INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE
The move brings relief to motorists and residents who have endured years of tragedy at one of Kenya’s deadliest road black spots. The current section of the Makutano–Embu–Meru (A9)...
The move brings relief to motorists and residents who have endured years of tragedy at one of Kenya’s deadliest road black spots. The current section of the Makutano–Embu–Meru (A9)...
Nakuru Advances Urban Renewal, Empowering Women and Youth
26 Mar, 2026 04:48 PM
INCLUSIVE GROWTH
In a statement released on Facebook on March 24, 2026, the County Government noted that, according to Chief Officer for Housing and Urban Development Arch. Kamau Kuria—who also ser...
In a statement released on Facebook on March 24, 2026, the County Government noted that, according to Chief Officer for Housing and Urban Development Arch. Kamau Kuria—who also ser...
Ruto: Nuclear Energy Sets Kenya on First World Path
26 Mar, 2026 04:12 PM
ENERGY LEAP
Siaya Governor James Orengo says Siaya County is ready to play a pivotal role offering not just land, but a stable, supportive, and forward-looking environment for this historic ve...
Siaya Governor James Orengo says Siaya County is ready to play a pivotal role offering not just land, but a stable, supportive, and forward-looking environment for this historic ve...
Kihika Declares Nakuru Set for UDA Grassroots Elections This Saturday
25 Mar, 2026 04:59 PM
NAKURU POLLS
The UDA grassroots elections are internal party polls aimed at electing officials at the polling centre level, including chairpersons, secretaries, and treasurers. The Repeat Phase...
The UDA grassroots elections are internal party polls aimed at electing officials at the polling centre level, including chairpersons, secretaries, and treasurers. The Repeat Phase...
Kenya Kickstarts Tax Free Exports to China, Boosting Trade
24 Mar, 2026 06:08 PM
CHINA DEAL
The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe confirmed that duty‑free entry for agricultural exports will begin on May 1, 2026, opening major opport...
The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe confirmed that duty‑free entry for agricultural exports will begin on May 1, 2026, opening major opport...
Meeting Seeks to Shield Kenyans from Global Economic Shocks
24 Mar, 2026 01:19 PM
ECONOMIC SHOCK
The Principal Secretary (PS) for the National Treasury, Chris Kiptoo, warns that the conflict poses significant risks to both global and domestic economies. He cites potential disr...
The Principal Secretary (PS) for the National Treasury, Chris Kiptoo, warns that the conflict poses significant risks to both global and domestic economies. He cites potential disr...
