The late Raila Odinga has been named this publication's Person of the Year. The recognition honors a defining political figure whose influence persisted long after his final presidential campaign. Born into a legacy of activism as the son of independence leader Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, his career was marked by both revolutionary fervor and pragmatic compromise.
His most notable achievement was championing the 2010 constitution, which aimed to decentralize governmental power. Despite never winning the presidency, often due to contested elections, he built a vast, cross-ethnic coalition advocating for economic equity. His path included detention, exile, and eventual high-level pacts, like the famous handshake with former President Uhuru...
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro just earned a second master's degree from Kenyatta University. This follows another economics degree he received from the University of Nairobi just months ago. He graduated with a Master's in Economics Policy and Management during the recent ceremony.
Nyoro called the period of concurrent study intense but valuable. He stated the goal was to sharpen his decision-making on economic matters. The MP noted that learning extended beyond lectures to interactions with classmates and faculty.
His academic focus aligns with his political work, particularly his former role chairing parliament's powerful budget committee. He has been a vocal critic of Kenya's national debt levels. The new degree emphasizes practical...
Former CS Moses Kuria plans to help Morris Ogeta start a VIP security business. Ogeta, a former bodyguard and aide to the late Raila Odinga, received this offer during a visit to his home in Siaya County. Kuria stated the goal is to transition Ogeta into entrepreneurship, allowing him to train others instead of taking personal security assignments.
Kuria described Ogeta as a highly skilled and multifaceted professional whose decades of close service went far beyond protection. He argued that confining such experience to a single client would be a waste, suggesting the late opposition leader would have preferred Ogeta to share his knowledge more broadly.
The initiative, according to Kuria, emerged from a conversation about Ogeta's own...
A fatal crash on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway has left one person dead. The accident occurred in the Sultan Hamud area of Makueni County, involving a Toyota Land Cruiser and a trailer. Police report the deceased male passenger died instantly, while three other car occupants suffered serious injuries requiring medical airlift to Nairobi.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the collision. Investigators towed the wreckage for examination. This incident follows another early morning crash along the same highway near Athi River, where a trailer's assistant was injured. Police are urging heightened caution on the busy route, noting that increased traffic enforcement operations are currently active.
A senior Supreme Court judge has called for a focus on inclusive access as Kenya's court system digitizes. Justice Smokin Wanjala warned that new technologies could create fresh barriers if not implemented carefully. He stressed that digital transformation must not exclude people with disabilities, those lacking tech skills, or the economically vulnerable.
The judge's remarks were delivered at a training session for Employment and Labour Relations Court judges. He acknowledged that tools like e-filing and virtual hearings are now central to judicial work. However, he emphasized that these systems must be designed with all users in mind, especially given this particular court's focus on workers and marginalized groups.
Justice Wanjala...
The WHO, alongside India, just started its second major global summit on traditional medicine. Over a hundred countries sent ministers, scientists, and Indigenous leaders to the three-day event. The goal is to push forward a dedicated strategy for the next decade, focusing on better research, regulation, and integration into mainstream healthcare.
The organization notes that a huge majority of its member states report widespread public use of these practices. With billions lacking basic health access, proponents argue that responsibly incorporating traditional methods can improve affordability and outcomes. The summit highlighted plans to apply modern tech like artificial intelligence and genomics to study these ancient systems with...
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula honored his late brother, James Mukhwana Wetang'ula, during a family burial in Bungoma County. He described his brother as a devout Catholic, a trusted advisor, and a private individual who dedicated his life to teaching and community service. The speaker noted this loss follows the recent passing of their mother, marking a difficult period for the family.
Mukhwana, the firstborn son, was remembered for choosing a humble life away from politics, unlike his brothers in public office. Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi called him a steady family pillar. Wetang'ula used the occasion to advocate for regional unity among Western Kenya leaders, referencing stalled local projects like the Nzoia Sugar Company...
President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia harbors no plans for further military conflicts, provided other nations show appropriate respect for its interests. He made these comments during a lengthy televised question-and-answer session, dismissing claims of potential attacks on Europe as baseless. He framed the ongoing war in Ukraine as a necessary response to Western deception, specifically referencing NATO's eastern expansion.
He expressed a conditional willingness to end the Ukraine conflict, repeating demands for Kyiv to relinquish claims on four occupied regions and abandon NATO ambitions. Putin asserted that Russian forces are gaining ground and criticized recent Ukrainian military actions. He also addressed domestic economic...
India's new High Commissioner to Kenya, Swaika, laid out his main goals following his recent appointment. His priorities include boosting economic ties, expanding tech partnerships, and strengthening cultural links between the two nations. He framed the relationship as historically close but now strategically focused on practical development.
On the economic front, he noted India is already Kenya's third-largest trading partner. The trade volume sits around 3.5 billion dollars annually. He pointed out that Kenyan exports to India have jumped dramatically recently. Over two hundred Indian companies currently operate locally, with many more exploring opportunities. The recent move of an Indian bank's regional office to Nairobi signals...
