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By Irene Mwende  Mwenda Thuranira has voiced strong support for university students who have raised alarm over rising insecurity and the continued loss of innocent lives in the region, saying their concerns mirror the pain and fear felt across local communities. Speaking as a leader and stakeholder from Isiolo County, Thuranira said the students’ voices represent a collective cry for safety, justice, and stability. He emphasized that insecurity has not only claimed lives but has also disrupted education, livelihoods, and social cohesion. “I fully support their call for peaceful dialogue over violence and share their vision of a secure and stable Isiolo where every life truly matters,” Thuranira said. He added that lasting peace can only be achieved through inclusive engagement rather than confrontation. Thuranira reaffirmed his commitment to actively engage authorities, community leaders, and development partners in pursuit of sustainable solutions that promote peaceful...

By Irene Mwende  Mohammed Haji Bullow Abduwali has publicly apologized to the Somali community and several senior Somali leaders over past remarks he now describes as politically motivated and regrettable, while simultaneously announcing his defection from the DCP party to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Speaking during a press briefing attended by community elders, Abduwali said his earlier denunciation of fellow Keynan Mohammed Haji Bullow Abduwali was not personal but a product of “a political game,” admitting that his actions unfairly deprived individuals of their constitutional rights as Kenyans. He offered an unreserved apology to the Somali community and its leadership, stating that his remarks went against Somali cultural values that emphasize respect and dignity. Abduwali also extended apologies to prominent Somali leaders, including long-serving parliamentarians Farah Maalim and  CS Aden Duale, as well as other senior figures he had previously criti...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...