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By Irene  Makueni Woman Representative Rose Museo has intensified calls for mass voter registration across the county, urging residents to secure their voter cards in preparation for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a community engagement forum, Museo emphasized the importance of civic participation, reminding wananchi that the power to shape leadership and influence development lies in their hands. Under the rallying call “Tuko Kadi… Your Voice, Your Power,” the legislator encouraged eligible voters—particularly youth, women, and first-time voters—to turn up in large numbers during the ongoing registration drive by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. She noted that increased voter registration is key to strengthening democracy and ensuring that the voices of Makueni residents are fully represented in national and county leadership. “Your vote is your voice. Without a voter’s card, you lock yourself out of decisions that directly affect your f...

By Irene  A new chapter is unfolding for Wanja Rose—one defined not by scattered acts of giving, but by a bold, structured vision for long-term empowerment. Reflecting on 2025, Wanja revealed that through her personal resources and support from friends, she contributed over KSh 6.4 million toward various causes. The impact touched many lives, from vulnerable women facing hardship on TikTok, to church support and urgent community needs. While the generosity made a difference, it also came with lessons. Now, she is choosing a different path. In a candid and resolute tone, Wanja announced she is stepping back from unstructured donations, citing the need for more sustainable and impactful solutions. Her new direction centers on empowerment through opportunity—building systems that uplift people beyond immediate relief. At the heart of this transformation is the launch of Albury Global Driving School (AGDS), a project she registered in 2024. The initiative is now taking shap...

By Irene  A new chapter is unfolding for Wanja Rose—one defined not by scattered acts of giving, but by a bold, structured vision for long-term empowerment. Reflecting on 2025, Wanja revealed that through her personal resources and support from friends, she contributed over KSh 6.4 million toward various causes. The impact touched many lives, from vulnerable women facing hardship on TikTok, to church support and urgent community needs. While the generosity made a difference, it also came with lessons. Now, she is choosing a different path. In a candid and resolute tone, Wanja announced she is stepping back from unstructured donations, citing the need for more sustainable and impactful solutions. Her new direction centers on empowerment through opportunity—building systems that uplift people beyond immediate relief. At the heart of this transformation is the launch of Albury Global Driving School (AGDS), a project she registered in 2024. The initiative is now taking shap...

A fresh legal battle is looming over the leadership of Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Kenya following a constitutional petition that raises serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and the legality of its recent electoral process. The petition, filed by Mtetezi – a grassroots economic justice movement – questions both the conduct of the March 2026 COTU Delegates Conference in Kisumu and the union’s failure to disclose key governance and financial records. At the heart of the dispute is an information request submitted on November 4, 2025, seeking audited financial statements from 2021 to 2024, alongside governance documents and election preparation materials. The request, made under Article 35 of the Constitution and the Access to Information Act, allegedly went unanswered, with no acknowledgment or explanation provided within the legally mandated timelines. According to the petitioners, the lack of transparency carried into the March 2026 delegates...

By Irene  The National Chairperson of the National Inclusive Dignity Diapers Initiative (NIDDI), Benson Isaboboke, has called for urgent national action to address what he described as a “silent crisis” affecting thousands of vulnerable families across Kenya. Speaking during the launch of the initiative, Isaboboke highlighted the growing challenge of diaper need among children and adults living with disabilities, noting that the issue continues to undermine dignity, health, and equality. The campaign builds on efforts by the Sight of Relief Organization, which in 2023 introduced the Dignity Diapers Campaign to respond to the unmet needs of families struggling to afford basic hygiene essentials. According to Isaboboke, many caregivers are often forced to make difficult choices between purchasing food and buying diapers. He explained that for individuals living with conditions such as Cerebral Palsy and other forms of incontinence, diapers are not optional but a medical n...

By Irene Mwende  Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has outlined an ambitious package of reforms aimed at transforming Kenya’s security sector through enhanced capacity, improved welfare, and modernization of operations across disciplined services. Speaking at a function attended by Douglas Kanja, Dr Omollo said the reforms—targeting the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service, and National Youth Service—represent a significant shift toward a more efficient, accountable, and citizen-focused security framework. A key pillar of the reform agenda is the recruitment of 13,860 new officers, including 10,000 Police Constables and 3,860 Prison Constables. According to the PS, the move is designed to address chronic personnel shortages, ease operational strain on existing officers, and boost security presence nationwide. Dr Omollo also highlighted what he described as the most comprehensive salary review in the history of the disciplined services. Th...