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Wanja Nyarari Pays Special Appreciation to Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama for Fatherly Compassion

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By Irene Wanja Nyarari has shared a deeply moving tribute recounting an extraordinary act of compassion by Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, describing him not only as a leader but as a father who stepped into her life at its most painful moment. Speaking about her time on duty during former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure, Wanja recalled a morning that would forever change her life. As she reported to work, President Mahama noticed her red, tear-filled eyes and gently asked what was troubling her. According to Wanja, she explained that her “Iron Lady,” her elder sister who was like mother her was critically ill and dependent on an oxygen machine. Moved by concern, President Mahama did not hesitate. He expressed a desire to meet her mother in person. “We went together to visit my Iron Lady in the ghetto,” Wanja said. “He climbed all the way to the rooftop where she sat in the sunshine, getting her daily dose of vitamin D. A leader. A father. ...
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Stop Misleading Kenyans on Article 29,” Kitui MP Irene Kasalu Blasts Wamuchomba Over Nyeri Church Attack Claims

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By Irene  Kitui Woman Representative Dr. Irene Kasalu has sharply rebuked Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba over her claims linking former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to firearms, ammunition, and tear gas canisters allegedly used during the recent Nyeri church attack. Speaking in a strongly worded statement, Dr. Kasalu accused Wamuchomba of deliberately misinterpreting the Constitution to score political points, insisting that Article 29 of the Constitution of Kenya is explicit on matters relating to freedom and security of the person. “If you truly understand Article 29, then stop misleading the public,” Kasalu said, arguing that the provision clearly safeguards citizens from arbitrary violence and unlawful use of force, and does not support the conclusions being drawn against Gachagua. The Kitui MP emphasized that serious security incidents such as the Nyeri church attack must be handled through lawful investigations by competent authorities, not through public s...
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MPs Grill Education CS Julius Migos Over CBC Gaps and Cost Burden at Naivasha Retreat

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Members of the National Assembly on Wednesday put Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos on the spot over persistent challenges facing the education sector, including gaps in the transition from Junior to Senior School, funding disparities, high uniform costs and weak enforcement of government policy. The CS appeared before lawmakers during Day Three of the 2026 Legislative Retreat in Naivasha, where MPs demanded clear answers on the sustainability of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), a decade after its rollout. Legislators raised concerns that the transition framework remains unclear, warning that thousands of learners risk being disadvantaged due to inadequate infrastructure, limited teacher preparedness and uneven funding across public schools. MPs questioned whether the Ministry of Education is fully prepared to support Senior School under CBC, particularly in marginalised and rural areas. Funding disparities between schools also took centre stage, wi...
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Tigania West MP John Mutunga Champions Youth Empowerment and Development Drive

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By Irene Mutunga Tigania West Constituency is set for a new wave of socio-economic transformation following a series of government-backed empowerment and development initiatives spearheaded by area Member of Parliament John Mutunga. Speaking after the Nyota Program event held at Kinoru Stadium and presided over by His Excellency the President alongside the Deputy President, MP Mutunga lauded the government’s commitment to youth empowerment. A total of 246 youths from Tigania West benefited from the program, each receiving KSh 22,000 to support income-generating activities and promote economic independence among young people. “The Nyota Program is more than financial support; it is an investment in the future of our youth and the prosperity of our constituency,” said Mutunga, noting that the initiative aligns with the government’s broader agenda of inclusive growth. Following the event, the MP proceeded to Nchiru Market where he officially handed over the ESP Market construc...
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Safeguarding the Bar: Kevin Kachapin’s Pledge to Restore Integrity and Dignity in Legal Practice

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By Irene  At a time when the legal profession faces growing pressure from unethical practices and unqualified actors, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Council Member candidate Kevin Kachapin has issued a strong call to defend the integrity of advocacy. Speaking on the need to safeguard the profession, Kachapin warned that the rise of quacks and masqueraders posing as advocates poses a serious threat to both the public and genuine practitioners. He noted that such practices erode trust in the justice system and expose clients to grave risks, while hardworking advocates see their profession devalued. Equally concerning, Kachapin said, is the culture of unethical undercutting within the profession, where legal services are cheapened at the expense of quality, competence, and fairness. He emphasized that legal practice must be anchored on integrity, professional skill, and fair competition — not shortcuts that undermine standards. “This is not about gatekeeping,” Kachapin said. “...
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'Ukambani Is Not Personal Property’: Muli Signals Political Breakthrough with NLP”

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By Irene Mwende  Augustus Muli has issued a bold declaration against what he described as the long-standing treatment of Ukambani as political personal property, marking a decisive moment in the region’s evolving political landscape. “I will not watch Ukambani treated as personal property,” Muli said, accusing veteran leader Kalonzo Musyoka of missing repeated opportunities to offer a new and transformative vision. According to Muli, decades of leadership had been spent choosing comfort over meaningful change, leaving the region trapped in familiar political cycles. Positioning himself as an alternative, Muli said his political mission is anchored in ideas rather than personalities. Through the National Liberal Party (NLP), he said, he is offering the people of Ukambani a fresh choice built on accountability, courage, and practical solutions to everyday challenges. “Through the National Liberal Party, I am giving our people an alternative built on ideas, accountability,...
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Progress Beyond Promises”: Mwaura Kabata Launches SDG-Driven Manifesto in Bid for LSK Presidency

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By Irene  Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Vice President Mwaura Kabata has officially launched his manifesto for the presidency of the Society, unveiling an ambitious, SDG-aligned agenda anchored on unity, devolution, institutional development, and unwavering defence of the rule of law. Speaking during the launch, Kabata framed his leadership journey as a decade-long voyage marked by resilience, service, and reform, likening the LSK to a ship that has weathered treacherous waters and is now charting a clear course towards what he termed “Progress Beyond Promises.” Drawing from his personal journey into the legal profession—one shaped by rejection, persistence, and eventual triumph—Kabata positioned himself as a product of the very struggles many advocates endure. He noted that his path through Catholic University of Eastern Africa and the Kenya School of Law was neither smooth nor guaranteed, but one that strengthened his resolve to serve the profession with humi...
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