Women Members of Parliament have accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of repeatedly targeting women leaders and women linked to politicians, saying his conduct and remarks amount to gender based political violence. Speaking at a joint press conference on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the MPs said their concerns went beyond political disagreements, arguing that women…
Police officers will start wearing the new uniforms from next week after President William Ruto unveils the attire during the passing-out parade at the Kenya Police Training College in Kiganjo on Friday, August 28, 2026. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja confirmed that the new uniform will first be worn by the more than 6,000…
Women Members of Parliament have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over what they described as a pattern of gender-based political violence, intimidation and attacks targeting women leaders and women associated with political opponents. The MPs, led by Nairobi County Woman Representative Hon. Esther Passaris, said political disagreements should not be allowed to degenerate into…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has outlined the issues he says would form the focus of his administration if he wins the 2027 presidential election. Gachagua made the remarks on Monday, August 24, 2026, while presenting a report on consultations he said he held with Kenyans during a 55-day stay at his Wamunyoro residence. The…
Tanzania Vice President Emmanuel John Nchimbi has resigned from office and announced his retirement from politics and public service, saying President Samia Suluhu Hassan wants a change in the vice presidency. Nchimbi made the announcement on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in a public statement issued from the Office of the Vice President in Dodoma. He…
Safaricom has confirmed a service disruption affecting its M-PESA platform after customers reported being unable to complete mobile money transactions for more than an hour early Tuesday morning, August 25, 2026. The disruption triggered complaints from customers on social media, with some reporting difficulties accessing or using the mobile money service. One customer, David (@king__davie),…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has come under pressure from teachers’ unions after revealing that some MPs receive Teachers Service Commission (TSC) employment letters during visits to State House. The remarks have triggered fresh concerns over political interference in the recruitment of teachers and the independence of the constitutional commission. Wetang’ula said some MPs are…
The idea that a person can seek the presidency of Kenya without a university degree should worry anyone who believes the country ought to demand more from those seeking its highest office. It is not because a degree automatically makes someone intelligent. It does not. There are highly educated people with questionable judgement, just as…
Kenya Power has announced planned electricity interruptions in selected parts of Migori, Homa Bay, Laikipia and Marsabit counties on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The scheduled outages will affect households, businesses, institutions and other electricity customers in the listed areas, with interruptions lasting between seven and nine hours depending on the location. Customers in the affected…
The death of KCB Bank Group executive Rosemary Chemutai Koech has brought into sharp focus the private financial and family pressures that can exist behind successful corporate careers. Koech, 40, was found dead at her home in the Ole Nairi area of Ngong, Kajiado County, on August 21, 2026. An autopsy conducted at Lee Funeral…
