Geoffrey Mosiria’s removal from Nairobi County Government on October 21, 2026, marks the end of a turbulent chapter in which his public visibility, disputes over administrative authority and ambition to become governor increasingly placed him at odds with Governor Johnson Sakaja. Mosiria built a recognisable public identity through highly publicised enforcement operations, direct engagement with…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has removed Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria from the Citizen Engagement and Customer Service docket in a county administration reshuffle that assigns the responsibilities to another officer in an acting capacity. The changes, announced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, were contained in a letter from the Office of the Governor signed by…
Linda Mwananchi has condemned the attack on former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza during Mashujaa Day celebrations at Githongo Market in Central Imenti, Meru County, demanding investigations into the incident and an earlier alleged attack in Igembe Central. In a statement issued Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the political outfit said Mwangaza’s vehicles were destroyed, equipment stolen,…
Equity Group has lost one of the executives behind its digital banking expansion after Eva Ngigi-Sarwari, 45, died while on an official trip to China. The Finserve Africa Managing Director, who previously held senior roles at Visa, had spent over two decades building a career in financial technology and payments. She was also responsible for…
Kenya Power has announced planned power outages in parts of 12 counties on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, to facilitate scheduled electricity maintenance. The planned interruptions will affect customers in Nairobi, Kitui, Garissa, Nyeri, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Kericho, Nandi, Migori, Kakamega, Bungoma and Vihiga counties. Most affected areas will experience power cuts between 9 am and…
Dan Mackenzie, the eldest son of convicted Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie, has revealed that his younger siblings were allegedly subjected to forced fasting as recently as two weeks ago, raising fresh concerns about the continued influence of the Shakahola cult’s teachings. Dan, 27, said he reported the matter to the police, leading to the…
The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) has condemned the reported arrest and assault of Citizen TV journalist Francis Odee by police officers while covering a public press conference and peaceful demonstrations over rising fuel prices along Kimathi Street in Nairobi’s Central Business District. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Guild expressed outrage…
Kenya has confirmed a ninth case of Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease), with the Ministry of Health assuring the public that all infections remain linked to one known cluster and that no transmission outside the group has been detected. In a press statement, Director General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth said the latest patient is a…
President William Ruto’s campaign for greater African representation in international security decision-making faces a fresh test of international confidence after the United States raised its travel advisory for Kenya, urging American citizens to reconsider travel amid health and security concerns. The US Department of State upgraded Kenya’s advisory from Level 2, which advises travellers to…
President William Ruto has acknowledged persistent frustration among young Kenyans over unemployment, taxation and the cost of living, confronting concerns that helped trigger the deadly 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests as his administration prepares for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on…
