Bill Choja Okane

A Teller with a Vision In April 2010, while working as a teller at Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Stephen Muikia Njongoro recognized a significant gap in the banking sector: the absence of seamless interbank transfers. He envisioned a platform that would let anyone transfer money easily across different banks, without the outdated and cumbersome process […] More

A light aircraft has crashed into buildings and caught fire in the Dagama area of Mwihoko, Kiambu County. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon while the aircraft was flying over the area. Following the crash, local residents rushed to the scene and began rescue efforts. While the number of casualties has not yet been confirmed, […] More

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have confirmed the arrest of Police Constable Hiram Kimathi. Kimathi was taken into custody at his home in the Kambakia area of Makutano, Meru County, following an intelligence-led operation. The arrest, which occurred around 1 pm on Friday, August 1, is reportedly linked to the formation of […] More

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has firmly dismissed reports that the government has scrapped capitation for free primary and secondary education. Speaking during a press briefing on Saturday, July 26, Ogamba clarified that the government has only reduced capitation allocations due to budgetary constraints in the 2025/2026 fiscal year. Ogamba attributed the cutbacks to increased […] More

Senior Counsel says she acted with LSK, not independently Senior Counsel Martha Karua has clarified that her legal appearance on behalf of blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyagia was done in partnership with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), and not in an individual capacity. Karua’s statement comes in response to growing criticism that she, along with the […] More

The High Court has ordered popular Mugithi artist and police officer Samuel Muchoki, widely known as Samidoh, to surrender his passport amid allegations of deserting his official duties, raised by the National Police Service (NPS). In a ruling delivered on Friday, July 25, the court granted Samidoh anticipatory bail set at Ksh200,000 and issued an […] More

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has defended his office’s decision to charge several anti-government protesters with terrorism, insisting that the move was not influenced by political pressure. The charges have sparked criticism from human rights groups, legal experts, and opposition leaders, who accuse state agencies of using harsh legal tactics, including terrorism-related offences, […] More

As the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship election looms on Saturday, February 15, all eyes will be on Addis Ababa. Kenyans are particularly keen on the outcome, as opposition leader Raila Odinga is vying for the coveted continental position. Raila faces stiff competition from Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Yousouff and Madagascar’s Richard J. Randriamandrato, both of […] More

Treasury CS John Mbadi and Land CS Alice Wahome have implemented significant changes within their ministries, resulting in the dismissal of several senior officials. In a Gazette Notice dated September 6, Treasury CS Mbadi announced the removal of four members from the Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust. The officials dismissed are Martha Opisa Okochil, Louis […] More

President’s Diary: Ruto Resumes International Travels with China Summit Attendance President William Ruto’s week was marked by a notable resumption of international engagements, highlighted by his participation in the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit in China. This trip, his second international journey since a two-month hiatus due to nationwide protests, follows his earlier visit to […] More

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced new government initiatives on Sunday aimed at addressing concerns related to the New University Funding Model. The CS revealed that the government will establish two comprehensive Working Committees, including student leaders, to assess the current implementation of the funding model in response to public outcry. These committees will also […] More

Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku is encountering significant backlash from local leaders and residents due to a contentious provision in the county’s Finance Act regarding land charges on freehold properties. Residents are voicing strong opposition to this clause, which imposes fees on freehold land, and are urging the county leadership to withdraw the measure. They […] More