Heartbeat of Kenya
The United States has delivered a pointed warning to Rwanda over its alleged military involvement in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), cautioning that such actions constitute a grave breach of the Washington Accords—an agreement signed in the U.S. capital earlier this month to de-escalate one of Africa’s most volatile conflicts. The accord was formally…
Kenyan politics is often explained through elections, coalitions, and public slogans. But behind the rallies and manifestos lie quieter wars—personal, strategic, and unforgiving. Few rivalries illustrate this better than the long, unresolved political feud between President William Ruto and the late Cyrus Jirongo. It was a feud born inside KANU, fueled by ambition, betrayal, and…
By Maisha TV News Desk | December 4, 2025 @africanmediaawards In Addis Ababa—the continental capital where Africa’s past and future often converge—Kenya’s dynamic broadcaster Maisha TV has taken center stage at the first-ever African Media Awards 2025, earning recognition as a Special Guest Broadcaster at an event set to redefine media excellence across the continent….
November 26, 2025 Armed soldiers stormed the presidential palace in Bissau on Wednesday afternoon, detaining President Umaro Sissoco Embaló in what is now confirmed as the latest coup d’état in the troubled West African nation. The takeover unfolded just three days after fiercely contested presidential and legislative elections in which both Embaló and his main…
Umaro Sissoco Embaló (born 23 September 1972) was sworn in as President of Guinea-Bissau in February 2020 after winning a bitterly disputed run-off election in December 2019. A former brigadier-general in the army and prime minister between 2016 and 2018, Embaló campaigned as an independent but enjoyed the full backing of the Movement for Democratic…
| Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County|November 16, 2025 | 12:18 PM EATA A shocking video of a Chinese employer viciously kicking and slapping a Kenyan worker at a metal roofing factory in Eldoret has ignited national outrage, reignited debates on foreign investor accountability, and prompted a swift response from Kenya’s largest trade union. The…
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…