Kenya's public debt has climbed to 11.7 trillion shillings, representing 67.8 percent of GDP, after the Treasury secured more than 1.1 trillion shillings in fresh borrowing during the past fiscal year. Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o informed the National Assembly's Committee on Public Debt and Privatization that the total jumped from 10.6 trillion shillings, with domestic obligations accounting for 6.3 trillion shillings and external liabilities reaching 5.4 trillion shillings.
Debt servicing will consume 1.6 trillion shillings this fiscal year, exceeding 70 percent of ordinary revenue, Nyakang'o reported. The burden splits between 699.5 billion shillings for domestic interest payments and 540.1 billion shillings for external...
A 91-year-old gentleman has captivated online audiences after revealing his formula for contentment during an impromptu sidewalk conversation. The elderly individual, questioned about his happiness while strolling, credited survival itself, along with nightly romantic encounters, as reasons for his positive outlook and physical wellness.
His candid admission generated widespread amusement across digital platforms, where viewers expressed admiration for his vitality and humor at such an advanced stage of life. Multiple commenters suggested the nonagenarian should address male-focused gatherings to explain his approach to longevity and satisfaction.
Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has been transported to Dubai for medical attention after intensive political activity in Homa Bay County, according to blogger Aoko Otieno. The older brother of ODM leader Raila Odinga departed Kenya following campaign events supporting parliamentary candidate Boyd Were.
Sister Ruth Odinga acknowledged his overseas travel but characterized the trip as a brief three-day recuperation period after demanding political engagements. Her statement contradicted suggestions of serious health concerns, though the discrepancy between accounts has prompted questions about the severity of his condition. Supporters continue monitoring for additional information regarding the veteran politician's status while he remains...
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi became embroiled in controversy after blogger Aoko Otieno published intimate photographs she claims he transmitted privately. Otieno asserted through social platforms that she maintained a romantic connection with the official during her employment under him as a parliamentary representative.
The commentator alleged their encounters occurred inside his government workspace. Mbadi has not publicly addressed the accusations or imagery circulated by his former staff member across digital channels.
A lorry has vanished following an elaborate scheme in which criminals posed as buyers of quarry materials. The suspect, recognized through payment platforms as Felix Munene, contacted the vehicle operator about purchasing machine-cut stones before boarding the truck days later at Kamwangi.
After visiting a quarry site and making stops at Witeithie and Ngurweini, armed assailants wielding firearms and blades detained the driver and assistant, then disappeared with the vehicle. Authorities located the truck near a coffee processing plant beneath a canvas covering, but it had been relocated before officers arrived.
The proprietor reports that tracking devices installed on the vehicle were disabled and removed, while service providers...
Three Kenya Airways staff members received 25-year prison terms after courts convicted them of smuggling heroin worth over 60 million shillings. The JKIA tribunal sentenced cabin crew workers Lennox Chengek Chestit and Alfric Odhiambo Otieno alongside ground employee Kenneth Sinzore Isundu, while imposing financial penalties between 88 million and 90 million shillings on each defendant.
Senior Principal Magistrate Njeri Thuku rejected requests for alternative sentencing, noting that narcotics crimes fall outside community service provisions. The case involved two separate trafficking incidents: Chestit and Isundu moved nearly 10 kilograms valued at 29.5 million shillings, while Otieno and Isundu transported 20 kilograms worth 60...
Karachuonyo MP Adipo Okuome, aged 86 and measuring 143 centimeters in height, plans to seek reelection despite enduring four consecutive electoral defeats spanning from the 1980s before winning his parliamentary position in 2017. The veteran politician has declared his intention to continue serving until age 94, sparking admiration across social media platforms for his persistent pursuit of public office.
During a recent parliamentary interview following President Ruto's national address, Okuome emphasized that citizens require concrete results rather than hollow commitments from their representatives. His extended political career has resonated with observers who view his trajectory as proof that physical dimensions and advanced years...
COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has rejected claims he anointed Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya as Western Kenya's paramount political figure. The veteran labor leader dismissed a circulating poster as fabricated after it suggested he viewed Natembeya as the Luhya community's top representative, a stance that would undermine Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula.
Atwoli reaffirmed his backing for Mudavadi and Wetang'ula, whom he regards as best suited to steer regional politics. He has previously encouraged either politician to pursue the presidency in 2032.
Meanwhile, Natembeya has emerged as a challenger through his Tawe Movement, accusing the established duo of...
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has posted photographs with his daughter, Salma, following his intervention in her allegedly violent marriage. The images show the young woman appearing at ease among family members, contrasting sharply with reports of her recent circumstances.
Sonko appended a parental warning about relationship dangers, stating that children should understand that returning home after romantic dissolution proves preferable to fatal outcomes. The politician recently confronted his son-in-law at the man's Kitengela residence over reported physical violence against Salma.
The direct action triggered substantial online discussion, with numerous observers commending Sonko for protecting his child and raising awareness...
