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Oketch Salah with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Businessman Oketch Salah has moved to clarify the nature of his relationship with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, following public debate over claims that he was the late ODM leader’s adopted son. Salah has recently found himself at the centre of controversy after alleging close personal ties with Raila, remarks that drew criticism from some members of the Odinga family, including Raila’s youngest daughter, Winnie Odin

The programme targets unemployed youth and those in low-income or vulnerable jobs, offering an opportunity to gain workplace skills while earning up to Ksh36,000.

Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya appearing before the Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds Sub-Committee at Bunge Tower on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Trans Nzoia County risks being barred from accessing its funds after senators moved to halt further withdrawals until Governor George Natembeya settles unpaid gratuity owed to former county staff. The warning was issued on Thursday as the Senate County Public Accounts Committee questioned Natembey

According to Passaris, the attempted fraud, whether successful or not, exposed serious gaps within the SHA framework

A side buy side photo of Affordable houses under construction and Affordable House worker/ Screengrab Citizen TV Dozens of workers at the Affordable Housing Project in Shauri Moyo, Nairobi, have raised concerns over delayed wages and shortages of construction materials, saying the situation has made their work and livelihoods increasingly difficult. The workers said they were promised weekly payments , but many had gone two weeks without pay , with some artisans receiving pa

Former CBK chairperson Patrick Njoroge holding bank notes and someone counting USD Notes Kenya has been ranked fourth among African countries most affected by organised crime and money laundering, according to the ENACT Africa Organised Crime Index 2025. The country scored 7.1/10, trailing only the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa and Nigeria. Kenya also emerged as the leading country in East Africa for cybercrime and financial crimes , both rated 8/10 , unders

UDA members during a meeting at Statehous The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced February 2, 2026, as the deadline for party members intending to contest various elective positions in the 2027 General Election to register for the party’s Aspirants’ Forum. In a notice issued on Thursday, January 29, the ruling party said registration will close at 11:59 p.m., urging all interested and qualified members to complete the process within the stipulated timeframe. Accor

A vehicle catches bypass near Northern BYpass entrance B/ Screengrab Traffic along the Nairobi Expressway was temporarily disrupted on Thursday morning after a Land Rover caught fire near the Southern Bypass entrance B. The incident occurred around 9:04 am at K13, Moja Expressway Company confirmed. Patrol teams, working alongside the Kenya Police Service, safely evacuated all passengers and extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported. “Motorists are advised to drive wit

Ruto Launches Ksh36,000 Funding Model for 90,000 Youth to Acquire Skills President William Ruto on Thursday, January 29, unveiled a new funding initiative targeting 90,000 Kenyan youth who did not complete formal education. The programme, announced during the Nyota Capital Disbursement event in Kisii, aims to equip young people with practical skills to generate income Under the scheme, the government will provide each participant with Ksh36,000 to cover course fees and exams,

A photo collage of Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Former Dp Rigathi Gachagua The Office of the 4th President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, has cautioned the public over the circulation of false and misleading content on social media. The warning comes after a social media post called for a meeting of Mt Kenya leaders on February 14, urging former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to “organize his team” to unite the community. The post read: “I am calling for a meeting with a