Author: Joh Nyagah

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has challenged the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to rebuild public confidence and play a more proactive role in fostering national unity throughout the year rather than only during election periods. Speaking at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday during a meeting with the Commission led by Chairperson Bishop Kepha Omae, Wetang’ula said NCIC must address the challenges that have undermined its effectiveness and avoid the perception that it only becomes visible during elections. “NCIC suffers from serious trust issues. The Commission was established after the 2007 post-election violence to help unite the country and bridge…

The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy has demanded urgent corrective action from the management of the Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Authority (LVSWWDA) over several non-functional water projects in Migori, Nyamira, Kisii, and Bomet counties, despite contractors having received full or substantial payments. The Committee, chaired by Pokot South MP Hon. David Pkosing, noted that contractors had been paid and issued with completion certificates for key water projects intended to serve residents in the affected counties. However, the projects remain non-operational, with dry taps and empty boreholes denying communities access to water. The concerns…

Politics in the Mt. Kenya region continues to gather momentum as politicians realign themselves with different political parties ahead of the next General Election in a bid to secure their places on the ballot and strengthen their chances of victory. The latest political shift involves Nyeri gubernatorial aspirant Tuo Mathenge, popularly known as “Wanguku,” who has dissolved his party, The National Democrats (TND), and joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Speaking to the media recently, Mathenge said his decision should not come as a surprise, noting that he has consistently advocated for unity among…

Former Ikinu Ward MCA Anne Njuruba has officially announced her political comeback, declaring her intention to contest the seat in the upcoming 2027 general election. Nearly a decade after leaving office, the veteran politician is looking to reclaim her seat, this time running on a Jubilee Party ticket led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Mrs. Njuruba, popularly known by her supporters as “Wa Kinjo” or “TNA1”, famously shot into the national limelight 15 years ago. She made history as the first woman to be elected to represent Ikinu Ward in a high-stakes by-election. At the time, she was flying the…

Childcare institutions and charitable children’s homes in Kenya rely heavily on a mix of government capitation funds and private donations to provide basic needs and education for vulnerable minors. However, recent policy shifts and economic strains have put these institutions under immense pressure. The government’s recent announcement regarding plans to phase out or restructure capitation funds has sparked widespread concern among social welfare advocates, as it threatens to leave thousands of underprivileged school-going children without a safety net. Stakeholders are urgently calling on the government to take full responsibility for the education of children living in charitable homes, citing the…

In mid-2026, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) moved to automate traffic law enforcement by introducing an instant fine system and speed cameras across major Kenyan highways. The system was part of a broader Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the Pesa Print Limited consortium, which also included the rollout of smart driving licenses. However, the initiative immediately faced fierce pushback from motorists and road safety advocates. Critics argued that the sudden, drastic speed-limit drops (from 100 km/h to 50 km/h) on major highways were poorly designed, turning speed cameras into revenue-generating “traps” rather than safety measures. This culminated in a…

Business owners in Thika, Kiambu County, have been strongly advised to stay away from upcoming demonstrations to protect their lives and property from potential looting and vandalism. Alfred Wanyoike, chairperson of the Thika Business Association, stated that local traders collectively agreed that closing shop and staying home is the safest course of action. While acknowledging that peaceful assembly is a constitutional right, Wanyoike pointed out that past protests have been hijacked by criminal elements intent on destroying businesses. He emphasized that the local economy cannot risk the safety of its merchants, employees, or clientele. According to Wanyoike, even a single…

As Kenya approaches the June 25 anniversary of the historic 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, the Kikuyu Council of Elders has issued a strong appeal for national peace. Speaking after a General Council meeting at their head office in Ruaka, the elders urged Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) to decisively crack down on hired thugs looking to disrupt the upcoming Gen-Z commemorations. Reading the official statement, Council Secretary General James Nene emphasized that as custodians of community wisdom, the elders are duty-bound to advise the nation and sound the alarm on emerging threats…

Turitu is a quiet, semi-rural village perched on the outskirts of the fast-growing Kiambu Town. Historically a peaceful farming community, its proximity to the expanding urban center of Kiambu has brought rapid population growth, but also new challenges. Compounding the issue is a long-standing administrative boundary confusion. While residents feel they should be served by the nearby Kiambu Constituency, Turitu has historically been mapped under Kiambaa Constituency. This geographical disconnect has left the village in an administrative blind spot, completely lacking a local Chief or Assistant Chief. Without local administrators to bridge the gap between civilians and law enforcement, a…

Six years ago, Oscar Kireri was an active father, providing for his family and walking the bustling streets of Ruiru, Kiambu County. His life took an unexpected and devastating turn when he began experiencing minor difficulties while walking. What initially seemed like temporary fatigue quickly escalated. As the weeks turned into months, the stiffness grew worse, and the pain became excruciating. After exhausting their meager savings on initial medical consultations, the family received a crushing diagnosis: a rare, aggressive bacterial infection had invaded Oscar’s bones, progressively destroying his skeletal structure. Overnight, the family dynamic shifted. The proud father was rendered…