Heartbeat of Kenya
World record-holder and two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge put up to a splendid show proving that he is still the greatest marathoner of all time winning the 49th edition of the Berlin Marathon on Sunday. Kipchoge defended his title in 2 hours, 02 minutes and 41 seconds. Another Kenyan, Vincent Kipkemboi came second in his…
Western Kenya Leaders from across political divides congregated in Kakamega in the pursuit of solutions to address the challenges faced by their constituents. Representatives from all five counties in Western Kenya, convened at the Kakamega State Lodge for a crucial meeting with President William Ruto. During the meeting, Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka outlined various concerns,…
The Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, led by Kenyan President William Ruto, is a historic gathering drawing leaders, policymakers, and advocates to confront the existential threat of climate change. And as Kruss Mabonga Writes, The summit resulted in the historic Nairobi Declaration, calling for transformative measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change and mobilize…
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has implored civil servants to execute their mandates diligently as a measure of performance. H.E Lusaka was speaking when he presided over the signing of Performance Contracts by Senior Bungoma County Assembly staff. “Performance contracting is a very important management tool. It enhances service delivery and keeps us in check.It is…
This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM)/Luminate Young Women in Politics Media Project. Patriarchal beliefs of male, heterosexual dominance and the devaluation of girls and women lie at the root of gender-based leadership. Patriarchy is a structural force that influences power relations affecting women politicians in Bungoma. In this report, Ridah…
The results of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga announcement of a series of protests in a bid to force the state to lower the cost of living came at a high political career and life risk in the hands of the state.His close allies, diehards and supporters have had to pay the due price. The…
Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga on Wednesday, May 24, drenched in sweat for one hour and twelve minutes explaining the proposed Housing Levy, the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) to the media at State House, Nairobi. Hinga tried to break down the proposed housing levy in the Finance Bill 2023, as he took on critics after…
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has called for the resignation of the Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu over her handling of Jubilee party wrangles. Speaking on behalf of Azimio on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, former Cabinet Secretary (CS) Eugene Wamalwa stressed the coalition’s commitment to stand with the Jubilee party as he accused…
Long-simmering conflicts between the Ruto-allied and Uhuru-allied wings of the jubilee Party are boiling over. the back and forth dispute could have trounced Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to a lost the battle over the Jubilee Party after the Office Of the Registrar Of Political Parties on Friday, May 19, confirmed that his wing was illegal….
Former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, on Saturday, May 13, Shot staright from the hip at the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over a government directive issued over Mukami Kimathi’s state funeral. While addressing the mourners in Nyandarua County, Raila argued that deputy president Rigathu did not order the flags in the country to be flown half-mast…