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"The Pulpit is Not a Podium": Pastor Wilfred Lai Declares JCC a No-Politics Zone

In a powerful stand for the sanctity of the sanctuary, Pastor Wilfred Lai, the founder and senior pastor of Jesus Celebration Center (JCC), has …

International

A Special Relationship Renewed: King Charles III and President Trump Hold Historic Talks at the White House

The White House played host to a moment of historic diplomatic pageantry on Tuesday as King Charles III held a bilateral meeting with US …

Politics

The Alchemy of the Underdog: How ODM Accidentally Built the "Sifuna" Brand

​In the volatile theater of Kenyan politics, where optics are often more powerful than policy, Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has never been one …

Politics

IEBC Voter Registration Deadline.

Thousands Brave Long Queues as Window Closes on 2027 Election Eligibility The clock has officially entered the eleventh hour for millions of Kenyans looking …

Politics

Legacy on the Line: The Growing Storm Around the Odinga Family and the Questions Shaking a Nation

In Kenya’s political history, few families have commanded as much attention, influence, and emotional connection as the Odingas. At the center of that legacy …

International

The Shadow of the Rainbow: Understanding Xenophobia in South Africa

There is perhaps no darker irony in modern African politics than the scenes that periodically erupt on the streets of South Africa’s townships. The …

Health

World Health Summit 2026 Opens in Nairobi

The  has officially opened at the , with leaders calling for urgent, coordinated action to address emerging and persistent global health challenges. “This meeting comes …

Politics

Humor, Power, and Public Perception: When William Ruto Turns a Simple Joke Into a National Conversation

In the fast-paced world of politics, where every word spoken by a leader is weighed, interpreted, and sometimes magnified beyond its original intent, moments …

Business

World Bank Freezes Sh96bn Kenya Loan Over Three Key Conditions

 Kenya’s access to a crucial Sh96.9 billion ($750 million) World Bank loan has hit a fresh snag, with the lender outlining three major hurdles …

Politics

The Great Political Reset: How the Absence of Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta Is Turning the 2027 Election into a High-Stakes Free-for-All

For decades, the political heartbeat of Kenya has been shaped by powerful personalities whose influence stretched across regions, generations, and ideologies. Among these figures, …