United Alternative Government Raises Alarm Over Political Violence Ahead of 2027 Elections
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua reading a joint statement by United Alternative Government on Wednesday during a joint press briefing in Nairobi. By Peace Muthoka. NAIROBI, Kenya — August 19, 2026 — The United Alternative Government has raised the alarm over what it describes as a troubling rise in political violence and intimidation across…
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Talanta Stadium Nears Completion as Kenya Steps Up AFCON 2027 Preparations
Talanta Stadium Nears Completion as Kenya Steps Up AFCON 2027 Preparations By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — August 19, 2026 — Kenya’s preparations to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have received a boost after the Raila Odinga International Stadium at the Talanta Sports Complex reached 94 per cent completion. Sports Cabinet Secretary…
Ndindi Nyoro Breaks Ranks With UDA, Joins Opposition Ahead of 2027 Elections
Ndindi Nyoro Breaks Ranks With UDA, Joins Opposition Ahead of 2027 Elections NAIROBI, Kenya — August 17, 2026 — Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has broken ranks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joined the opposition, marking a major shift in his political career ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyoro announced…
Women Must Claim Their Space in Politics, Karua Tells Aspirants at KEWOPA Convention
Former Justice Minister Martha Karua speaking during a women’s political leadership convention convened by the Kenya Women Parliamentarians Association (KEWOPA) on Monday, August 17, 2026. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — August 17, 2026 — Former Justice Minister Martha Karua has challenged women aspiring for political office to believe in themselves, build strong networks and…
Spiro Expands Nairobi Battery-Swapping Network with New Westlands Mega Station
Spiro Expands Nairobi Battery-Swapping Network with New Westlands Mega Station NAIROBI, Kenya — August 2026 — Electric mobility company Spiro has expanded its battery-swapping network in Nairobi with the launch of a new Mega Station in Westlands, increasing its capacity from about 40–50 motorcycles to as many as 200 bikes at a time. The expansion…
NTA CEO Patrick Nyangweso Warns Rising Debt Could Undermine Kenya’s Revenue Efforts
By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — National Taxpayers Association (NTA) Chief Executive Officer Patrick Nyangweso has warned that Kenya’s rising public debt and the growing cost of debt service could undermine efforts to raise domestic revenue unless the government strengthens expenditure controls, improves accountability and ensures borrowed funds deliver measurable public value. Speaking during a…
Kenya, Huawei Deepen Partnership to Accelerate Smart and Renewable Energy Transition
(L-R) Sean Lixiang, Director Huawei digital Power Department, Eng. Maureen Mwaniki Director public Affairs Huawei Kenya, Alex Wachira, CBS Principal Secretary State Department of Energy, Eng Mary Njau representative from KPLC and Eng. Peter Njenga CEO of KenGen during the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi. By Peace…
Beyond SPF: Climate and Health Experts Urge Africans to Take UV Protection Seriously
By Staff Reporter NAIROBI, Kenya — As millions of people across Africa go about their daily routines under intense sunlight, health experts are warning that the biggest danger may not always be the heat people can feel, but the ultraviolet (UV) radiation they cannot see. UV exposure can occur during ordinary activities such as commuting,…