Author: Ezekiel Ikatwa

NAIROBI. Buckle up, Kenya! Kalonzo Musyoka has just rebooted his political playlist, and the top track is “Gen Z for President!” In what looked more like a TikTok takeover than a political rally, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka stormed the stage on Friday with a new political outfit, Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF), a fresh remix of the Wiper party, now turbocharged for the 2027 political showdown. And guess what? He’s not just targeting voters; he’s targeting Gen Z, the digital warriors who took on the 2024 Finance Bill with memes, chants, and unmatched street heat. Kalonzo wants YOU (yes, you…

What was supposed to be a dream job answering customer calls in Bangkok ended up being more of a “scam call centre from hell”, at least according to Duncan Okindo, a Kenyan man who has now hauled his alleged traffickers to court faster than you can say “data bundles, please!” In a jaw-dropping petition filed at the Employment and Labour Relations Court, Okindo says he was duped into flying out for a sleek-sounding customer service gig in Thailand only to be illegally ferried across the Moei River (in what sounds like a scene from Prison Break: Southeast Asia Edition) and…

The Luhya leaders in Kenya Kwanza must take responsibility for development in Western Kenya instead of blaming ODM and the Luo community. Those who signed the 30% agreement must now deliver on it. Real change will only come through unity, accountability, and action within Kenya Kwanza, not finger-pointing. The narrative surrounding the Luhyas in Kenya Kwanza and their frustrations with the ODM and Luos regarding national government developments in the Western region demands a closer examination. It’s essential to question why, despite being part of the government, some leaders are quick to point fingers at ODM for perceived shortcomings in…

Kitui MCA Cyrus Musyoka Kisavi A member of the Kitui County Assembly is in police custody over his alleged role in the theft of mobile phone accessories valued at Ksh. 1.9 million. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Ikanga Ward MCA Cyrus Musyoka Kisavi was arrested on Tuesday, June 3, after he was positively identified from CCTV footage linked to the theft incident on February 8, 2025. According to detectives, the stolen items had been dispatched from Buscar Courier Services along River Road in Nairobi and were en route to a client in Mombasa when they vanished. “The arrest…

Three individuals — Felix Wenda Onjor, Susan Joan Atieno, and Jackline Iva Olet — have been charged with fraud involving KSh 22 million. The trio appeared before Magistrate Dennis Onsarigo at the court, where they pleaded not guilty to the charges. The court heard that on diverse dates between January 1, 2022, and September 30, 2024, they conspired to steal the sum of 22,179,943 from Kenya LLP. Wenda was charged in another count with stealing against the law. He was charged that on similar dates and in similar places, he stole 11,789,447 from PKF Kenya LLP. Joan was charged with…

Sahal Agro Director Abdullahi Maalim A Nairobi Magistrate’s Court has postponed the plea taking of Abdullahi Maalim, a director at Sahal Agro Holdings Limited, who faces charges of conspiracy to defraud Sh 172 million. Maalim appeared before Principal Magistrate Caroline Mugo following directions issued by High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye. However, he did not take a plea as expected. The court declined to proceed with the plea, citing existing orders from the Malindi High Court that bar Maalim’s arrest and prosecution. “As long as the orders from the Malindi High Court remain in effect, this court can not proceed with…

In a dramatic twist that could rival a soap opera plotline, the High Court has slammed the brakes on Parliament’s plan to sneak the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Bill to State House for presidential assent. And let’s say Justice Lawrence Mugambi wasn’t here for any shortcuts. In his ruling, Justice Mugambi said, “Nice try, but not today!” The National Assembly may have all the time in the world to debate the bill and even pass it over to the Senate like a relay baton, but that’s where the party ends. Parliament has now been told in no uncertain terms: thou…

Governor George Natembeya Today, Governor George Natembeya once again reminded the nation why he’s the undisputed commander-in-chief of county operations, not with boots and batons, but with brains and bravado. Appearing before the Senate Agriculture Committee, the governor didn’t just answer questions; he conducted a masterclass. Enter Senator Wafula Wakoli, fresh from the Bungoma drama academy, armed with political theatrics and carrying the unmistakable scent of Wetang’ula’s memo pad. But alas, he had brought a matchstick to a fireworks show. Natembeya, ever composed, didn’t flinch. Instead, he mulled over Wakoli’s interjections like a chess master staring down a checkers player.…

KIAMBU COUNTY SNAKES IN SCRUBS. If you thought Grey’s Anatomy was intense, wait till you hear what’s slithering through the drama at Ruiru Level IV Hospital. Doctors here aren’t just battling diseases; they’re now fighting snakes in the operating theatre. Yes, real snakes. Not metaphorical ones. Not hospital politics. Cold-blooded, hissy reptiles in surgery rooms. This is not a new Kenyan horror movie script. It’s the daily reality for medical staff in Kiambu County, who are now swapping stethoscopes for snake sticks and operating gloves for gumboots. In early May, a venomous visitor made a grand entrance into the operating…

Move over, Vatican. Nangoma Village has just entered the biblical chat! In what can only be described as the plot twist of the century, a woman from Busia County has left tongues wagging, heads shaking, and prayer groups buzzing after boldly proclaiming that she is none other than MARY MOTHER OF JESUS, the Blessed Mother of Jesus, back and better than ever. Judith Nafula, a devout Catholic hailing from Matayos constituency, stunned her village congregation when she stood up mid-sermon and announced she’d been touched by the Holy Spirit, not just touched, but fully rebooted, upgraded, and installed with divine…