Author: Mwenda Gitonga

Nominated MP Sabina Chege has called for urgent answers from the Ministry of Education over reports that the government may scrap free primary and secondary education. In a candid interview, the pro-Ruto MP said the issue transcends politics and must be addressed in Parliament to safeguard Kenya’s future. Jubilee Party-nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege has called for urgent clarification and accountability from the government over reports that free primary and secondary education could be scrapped. Speaking during an exclusive interview on K24 TV on Friday, July 25, 2025, the outspoken legislator, who is aligned with President William Ruto’s administration,…

President William Ruto has fired back at former Chief Justice David Maraga for labelling Kenya a “failed state,” calling the remarks hypocritical and questioning Maraga’s credibility to seek leadership. Speaking at the Nairobi Securities Exchange on July 23, Ruto accused Maraga of undermining the very institutions he once served and dismissed his criticism as politically motivated and dishonest. Body (CMS-Ready): President William Ruto has delivered a sharp rebuttal to former Chief Justice David Maraga following Maraga’s recent remarks describing Kenya as a “failed state” and warning of democratic decline. Speaking on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, during the Talanta Bell-Ringing ceremony…

There was chaos at the Kibera Law Courts on Wednesday, July 24, after a convicted robber, Alex Kibisu, escaped from police custody in a dramatic incident that has triggered a full-scale manhunt by law enforcement. Kibisu, who was serving a 20-year sentence for robbery with violence, reportedly broke free while being escorted by a police officer for a mention of his appeal case. He had been convicted earlier this year for violently robbing three women near Uhuru Gardens, in a case that initially earned him a death sentence before it was commuted to 20 years by the High Court in…

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has defended Kenya’s dramatic withdrawal from the CECAFA Four Nations Tournament, blaming substandard playing and training facilities in Karatu, Tanzania. Meanwhile, Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche has been selected for the FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme, becoming the first Kenyan woman to join the prestigious initiative. McCarthy said the decision to exit the CECAFA mini-tournament, just hours before Kenya’s first match, was made in the best interest of the team’s readiness for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). “The training facilities we were assigned in Tanzania were simply not up to standard,” McCarthy explained.“Continuing…

Kenya has officially secured Djibouti as a new export destination for miraa (khat), opening a fresh chapter in the country’s agricultural trade and offering miraa farmers new economic prospects. The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) on Wednesday confirmed the breakthrough, attributing it to year-long trade engagements between Kenya and Djibouti, which culminated in a bilateral agreement to open Djibouti’s market to Kenyan miraa. “This new development marks a major milestone in diversifying Kenya’s miraa export markets. The traders are encouraged to take advantage of this new commercial opportunity and link up with buyers in Djibouti for business engagement,” said AFA…

Liverpool FC have officially announced the signing of French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, pending international clearance. The 23-year-old forward completed his medical and agreed personal terms with the club, and is now set to link up with his new teammates in Hong Kong later this week as part of the Reds’ pre-season tour of Asia. Ekitike joins Liverpool after a highly productive spell in the Bundesliga, where he scored 26 goals in 64 appearances for Frankfurt. His stellar performances earned him a place in the 2024/25 Bundesliga Team of the Season, further underlining his attacking prowess. A product…

With just ten days to go before the kickoff of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), top Football Kenya Federation (FKF) officials visited the Harambee Stars training camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to boost team morale and reaffirm institutional support. FKF President Hussein Mohammed and CEO Harold Ndege led the delegation to Nyayo National Stadium, where the national team under head coach Benni McCarthy is stepping up preparations for the highly anticipated continental showdown. “A big thank you to FKF President Hussein Mohammed and CEO Harold Ndege for passing by today’s session to boost the boys,” read a statement…

A Senate committee has summoned Nairobi County officials to explain damning financial and operational mismanagement at the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited (NCWSC), which is now grappling with a staggering Ksh5 billion debt and massive water losses. The grilling follows the latest Auditor-General’s report for the financial year ending June 30, 2024, which paints a grim picture of a utility firm on the brink of collapse. Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu declared the company technically insolvent, citing a deepening crisis driven by ballooning liabilities, revenue losses, and poor operational oversight. According to the report, NCWSC’s liabilities stand at Ksh6 billion,…

A Kenyan man, Steve Abdukareem Munyakho, who had been on death row in Saudi Arabia for over a decade, has officially been released, bringing an emotional end to a 13-year ordeal marked by prayer, advocacy, and a high-stakes international intervention. Munyakho, who was convicted of murder following a fatal altercation with a colleague in 2011, walked free on Monday at 10 am Saudi time, according to a statement from Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei. “Our Mission in Riyadh has confirmed that Steve performed his Umra (minor pilgrimage) upon release,” said PS Sing’oei. “We shall provide further details regarding his…

Kenyans are expressing growing frustration following a fresh spike in fuel pump prices, with questions mounting over the effectiveness of the Government-to-Government (G2G) oil import deal meant to cushion consumers from global market shocks. In the latest monthly review, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) raised fuel prices significantly, with Super Petrol now retailing at Ksh186.31, Diesel at Ksh171.58, and Kerosene at Ksh156.58 per litre in Nairobi. These reflect increases of up to Ksh9 per litre compared to last month. The hikes come despite the G2G agreement Kenya signed in April 2023 with Gulf oil producers, allowing the country…