Stories by: Alice Neema

Clear one-term governor trend can be noted. Benjamin Cheboi (2013–2017) was voted out; Stanley Kiptis (2017–2022) was voted out; Cheboi returned in 2022.

The constituency has aligned strongly with UDA in recent cycles while voters prioritize agriculture, education, infrastructure, and land/Mau Forest issues.

Political leadership in the constituency is often judged on support for agriculture, rural infrastructure development, education, and access to essential services.

Gilgil has consistently mirrored Kenya’s national political shifts from TNA in 2013, to Jubilee in 2017, and UDA in 2022. While the constituency follows broader coalition trends, l...

David Gikaria’s strength lies in his long experience from former Mayor of Nakuru to three-term MP. However, the narrower 2022 margin suggests that voters are becoming more demandin...

This event takes place from May 19 to 21, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and Sarit Expo Centre. GITEX. It stands for the Gulf Information Technology E...

The bill adds a 25% excise duty on smartphones and removes the VAT exemption for digital financial services.

The Commission stated that statements or utterances that lead to ethnic incitement constitute a violation of Section 62 of the NCIC Act, and the Commission has initiated a formal i...

Kenyans on social media are becoming increasingly vocal. Sharing their frustrations and missing-child alerts, they are also issuing calls to action following the repeated tragedies...

The school is situated in the late President Daniel Arap Moi's former private residence on the Kabarak farm, making it not just a learning campus but a living legacy of history, fu...

From KANU dominance to multi-party instability, then Jubilee, and now the UDA era, Nakuru has repeatedly transitioned between ruling parties.Voters often change allegiance in respo...

Bringing together policymakers, regulators, journalists, civil society, and technology leaders The summit seeks to address urgent challenges facing African media. Key issues includ...

The press statement further confirms that the motorist is a fellow police officer. The National Police Service condemned the behaviour depicted by the male officer, describing it a...

The move brings relief to motorists and residents who have endured years of tragedy at one of Kenya’s deadliest road black spots. The current section of the Makutano–Embu–Meru (A9)...

In a statement released on Facebook on March 24, 2026, the County Government noted that, according to Chief Officer for Housing and Urban Development Arch. Kamau Kuria—who also ser...

Siaya Governor James Orengo says Siaya County is ready to play a pivotal role offering not just land, but a stable, supportive, and forward-looking environment for this historic ve...

The UDA grassroots elections are internal party polls aimed at electing officials at the polling centre level, including chairpersons, secretaries, and treasurers. The Repeat Phase...

The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe confirmed that duty‑free entry for agricultural exports will begin on May 1, 2026, opening major opport...

The Principal Secretary (PS) for the National Treasury, Chris Kiptoo, warns that the conflict poses significant risks to both global and domestic economies. He cites potential disr...

KIICO 2026 presents a key moment for Kenya to highlight its economic potential. The conference aligns with national priorities focused on economic growth, job creation, and wealth...