Heartbeat of Kenya
Chebet departed JKIA (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) over the weekend, transiting through Dubai before arriving in Moscow, where the academy is based. Chebet’s selection not only makes her the first-ever Kenyan journalist in the program’s history, but also marks a major milestone for Maisha TV — the only Kenyan media house actively involved in RT’s global training and content exchange initiative.
Nairobi, Kenya – June 19, 2025 – Kenyan Photojournalist Dishon Amanya Wins Global Award for Drought Resilience PhotographyKenyan photojournalist Dishon Amanya has earned international acclaim for his compelling photograph, “Community Resilience – Water Access Solutions in Times of Drought,” which won the Governance Solutions category in the Solutions that Inspire Change photo competition. Organized by…
Nairobi, Kenya – June 10, 2025, 03:03 PM EDT President William Samoei Ruto has officially appointed new commissioners to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) through a Kenya Gazette notice published today. The appointments, detailed in Gazette Notice Nos. 7724 and 7725, were enacted under Article 250 (2) of the Constitution of Kenya and…
On June 1, 2025, the latest election data from Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Busia, and Migori counties revealed a persistent trend of voter apathy, with a total of 731,125 registered voters across these regions, yet significant numbers did not participate. In Siaya County, 155,354 of 533,602 registered voters did not vote, despite 376,354 valid votes and…
Kobujoi, Nandi County – May 25, 2025 Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, declaring that the government will disarm any private militia associated with him to prioritize national safety. Speaking during a public engagement in Kobujoi, Nandi County, on Sunday, May 25, 2025, Murkomen emphasized…
Lurambi, Kakamega County, May 25, 2025 – Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has strongly criticized President William Ruto’s administration over the proposed scrapping of examination fee subsidies for national exams, set to take effect next year. Speaking at a public event in Lurambi Constituency today, Khalwale described the move as a devastating blow to poor families,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15, 2025 — Maisha TV has solidified its position as a rising star in Kenya’s competitive media landscape, securing fifth place among the country’s most-watched television stations in 2024, according to the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) State of Media Survey report released on Thursday. The report, launched in the presence of…
The situation surrounding Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua and the overseas jobs scam in Kenya is a complex and emotionally charged issue, as it has affected hundreds of Kenyans who were promised employment opportunities abroad but were left jobless and financially strained. Background on the Overseas Jobs Scam Hundreds of Kenyans paid…
Nairobi, Kenya — April 12, 2025 President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to Nairobi Senator and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, urging him to “tread carefully” in his recent criticisms of the party and its direction. Speaking at a public event in Kakamega County, Ruto reminded Sifuna of his status as…
In a stunning escalation of their ongoing feud, Kenya’s former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua unleashed a barrage of explosive allegations against President William Ruto during a live television interview on Kenya Television Network (KTN) on April 7, 2025. What began as a partnership that clinched the 2022 election has deteriorated into a bitter public clash,…