Author: Ezekiel Ikatwa

Ngong Forest, one of Nairobi’s last green lungs and a cherished natural sanctuary, is under threat! A controversial hotel construction project has sparked an uproar, leaving environmentalists, residents, and conservation advocates in shock and disbelief. The towering question on everyone’s mind: How did this happen, and why is the government eerily silent? In what feels like a bad plot twist, bulldozers have started tearing into the lush, serene forest, making way for a sprawling hotel complex that few saw coming. The construction has caught many by surprise, and the news has spread like wildfire, igniting outrage and fierce debates on…

In a heartbreaking reflection of many parents’ financial struggles, School Fees with chickens, a mother from Homa Bay recently made an extraordinary sacrifice to keep her child in school. Unable to clear an outstanding fee balance of Sh245,000, she arrived at Adiedo Mixed Secondary School carrying six chickens – her last hope to reduce the debt and secure her child’s education. The scene was both humbling and poignant as the mother, burdened by worry yet determined to do right by her child, presented the chickens to the school administration. To her, these birds were not just livestock; they were symbols…

Uasin Gishu Governor, H.E. Dr Jonathan Bii Chelilim, today appeared before the Senate Education Committee, led by Nominated Senator Betty Montet, to present a comprehensive report on the county’s progress in the implementation of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs). In his address, the governor reported that the county has 34,285 ECDE learners. To support this, the county government has employed 1,299 ECDE teachers on permanent and pensionable terms, with an additional 91 on three-year renewable contracts. Eight teachers were absorbed from the defunct local authorities. Governor Bii highlighted the county’s investment in ECDE infrastructure and…

In a bold political move, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially unveiled the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) during a high-profile ceremony in Lavington, Nairobi. The Thursday event marked a strategic leap as Gachagua positions himself for the 2027 presidential contest. DCP, characterised by its vibrant neon green, brown, and white hues, marches forward with the spirited slogan “Skiza Wakenya,” a call to genuinely listen to the people’s voices. The party’s emblem, an ear with fingers cupped around it, symbolises an unwavering commitment to attentiveness and citizen engagement. Taking the helm as party leader, Gachagua is joined by…

Nairobi County is turning up the heat on one of the city’s most mysterious and controversial landmarks, the Freemasons Hall (Grand Lodge of East Africa). Situated just a stone’s throw away from the opulent Serena Hotel, this architectural marvel is now at the centre of a dramatic showdown over a staggering amount of unpaid land rates. According to the Nairobi County Revenue Department, today marks the beginning of a high-stakes enforcement operation aimed at reclaiming millions of shillings owed in land rates. The Freemasons Hall, known for its veil of secrecy and enigmatic rituals, is suddenly in the spotlight for…

Edwin Amagola Munyeti A NAWASCO (Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company) staff member, Edwin Amagola Munyeti, has been arraigned following allegations of using a forged academic certificate to secure employment at the company. Munyeti, who previously held the position of marketing assistant at NAWASCO, was arrested by officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Monday. He was presented before Principal Magistrate Celesa Okore on Tuesday. The court was informed that Munyeti used a falsified Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), purportedly issued by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), to obtain his position at NAWASCO. According to EACC,…

In a high-octane raid that left Kubisera village reeling, four suspected bandits met their fate at the hands of a multi-agency security team. Acting on orders from Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, the elite Counter Terrorism Unit swooped in with lethal precision, putting an end to a gang believed to be behind a reign of terror in Igembe, Meru County. Just days after Murkomen’s emphatic call to escalate the fight against banditry, intelligence led the officers to a makeshift camp where the armed suspects were swiftly neutralised. The aftermath of the deadly encounter revealed a haul of six AK-47 rifles, 527…

Imagine sending your little one to school, only to find out that the place meant to nurture and educate them is putting their health at risk. This is the tragic reality at Leldet Primary ECDE in Kamasian Ward, Kericho County. The school toilets are in a deplorable state, forcing innocent young children to navigate filth and squalor just to answer nature’s call. And to make matters worse, as the cholera outbreak continues to sweep through the region, these unsanitary conditions are a ticking time bomb. But where are the leaders? The MCA of Kamasian Ward and the Majority Leader of…

10 people are receiving treatment at Sirisia Sub County Hospital in Bungoma after reportedly suffering food poisoning from eating contaminated flying termites, locally known as kumbikumbi. According to the hospital supervisor, Edith Wafula, the affected individuals, including children, were brought to the facility with symptoms of stomach pain, diarrhoea, and general body weakness. Ten individuals, including minors, were admitted on suspicion of food poisoning. All had consumed termites purchased from a local vendor at Sirisia Market,” said Wafula. She said medical tests confirmed that the termites were toxic, raising concerns about food safety and hygiene practices in local open-air markets, especially…

A political storm is brewing in Bungoma today as Governor George Natembeya takes the front line in what is shaping up to be a full-blown resistance against the controversial leasing of Nzoia Sugar Company to Indian investor Rai. He is joined by an influential delegation — Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, Members of Parliament Majimbo Kalasinga and Jack Wamboka, and Zachary Baraza. Alongside them, a wave of bold Tawe affiliate leaders is converging to send a message: Bungoma will not be sold off to the highest bidder. The leaders have decried what they term as economic betrayal, pointing to the recent lease…