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A Photo of Kenyan Nurses on the roads for demonstrations By Erick Mbogo Githuku Kenya’s health system is under severe strain as the nationwide nurses’ strike enters its 37th day. Hospitals across the country are struggling to cope, and reports indicate that at least 79 patients have died due to lack of care. Families are desperate, doctors are overwhelmed, and the public is demanding urgent action. But even in the middle of this crisis, leaders and health experts are pointing

An Anonymous Photo of milk shortage in a supermarket By Erick Mbogo Githuku Kenya’s dairy sector, one of the country’s most vital agricultural industries, is facing a temporary but worrying shortage of milk. The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has confirmed that deliveries to processors fell by 3.1 million liters between June and July 2026, with preliminary data suggesting further declines in August. Shelves in Nairobi and other urban centers have already shown signs of strain, with

A Photo of Religious Leaders in Kenya. By Erick Mbogo Githuku Religious leaders in Kenya are intensifying calls for decisive choices that will safeguard democracy and peace as the country heads toward the 2027 General Elections. Speaking at the opening of the National Stakeholders Convention (NSC) at Ufungamano House, newly elected National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) chairman Dr. Elias Otieno Agola reminded delegates that the future of the nation rests on decisions m

Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich past photo By Erick Mbogo Githuku The chilling dashcam footage showing armed, masked men allegedly abducting Standard Group associate editor Alex Kiprotich on the Gilgil–Nakuru Road has sent shockwaves across Kenya’s media fraternity. As of Wednesday morning, Kiprotich’s whereabouts remain unknown, and the incident has sparked urgent conversations about the safety of journalists, press freedom, and accountability in the country.

A photo of an Afghan lady holding an education cry poster By Erick Mbogo Githuku The Taliban’s sweeping restrictions on girls’ education have left millions of Afghan girls locked out of classrooms, sparking global outrage and deep concern for the country’s future. Yet, as the crisis enters its second day of international spotlight, a different narrative is emerging: one of resilience, resistance, and grassroots solutions. Across Afghanistan, local communities are quietly but

A Photo collage showing stranded passengers and a Plane of the Kenya Airways . By Erick Mbogo Githuku After a chaotic Sunday that saw hundreds of passengers stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) due to a go‑slow by aviation staff, Kenya Airways and airport authorities are now shifting focus from crisis management to long‑term solutions. The delays, which stretched up to three hours, highlighted vulnerabilities in Kenya’s busiest aviation hub — but they also o

Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama at a past event . By Erick Mbogo Githuku Katiba Day, marked every August 27, is more than a commemoration of the 2010 Constitution— it is a reminder that Kenya’s supreme law is a living document. Sixteen years on, the Constitution continues to shape our political, social, and economic landscape through devolution, citizen‑centered governance, and the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms. Its principles — human dignity, e

The aftermath of the flash flood in the Nuwakot district of Nepal. By Erick Mbogo Githuku At least 157 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds more — including foreign tourists — remain missing after catastrophic flash floods tore through the Nepal‑Tibet border region. The sudden downpour swept away roads, bridges, and power plants, leaving entire communities cut off and rescue operations struggling against treacherous terrain. Authorities warn the toll could rise sharp

By Erick Mbogo Githuku The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has spiraled into the second‑deadliest on record, with the official death toll surpassing 1,500. Experts warn the true toll is likely far higher, as the Bundibugyo strain spreads faster than in past outbreaks, overwhelming fragile health systems and communities already destabilized by conflict. According to UN reports, the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Eastern DRC is claiming lives at an alarmin

By Erick Mbogo Githuku Kenya’s public schools have reopened for the third and final term with the government releasing Sh18.5 billion in capitation funds. Yet fresh audit findings have shifted the education debate: why are parents still being asked to shoulder millions in unauthorized charges at some of the country’s most prominent schools? Auditor‑General Nancy Gathungu’s latest report flagged illegal levies, questionable procurement, unsupported expenditure, and stalled pro

A Photo collage of President William Ruto and CS for Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe By Erick Mbogo Githuku Starting in two weeks, we will subsidize maize seeds by 50% and cut fertilizer prices by 500 shillings. This means a bag that previously cost 2,500 shillings will now sell for 2,000,” President Ruto announced. Speaking during a church service in Taita Taveta County on Sunday, August 23, President Ruto announced that the new fertilizer prices would take effect within two weeks

President Ruto addressing the audience at the Kenya Health Summit 2026. By Erick Mbogo Githuku Kenya’s first Presidential National Health Summit has ended in Nairobi. This meeting made it possible for Kenyans to put the Social Health Authority to test questioning the reform while also scaling its impact, delivering real funding gains for clinics and counties while looking into unresolved gaps in salaries and benefits, and a sitting President taking notes. Held at the Kenyatta

By Erick Mbogo Githuku The deaths of seven people in a helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County have once again placed aviation safety in Kenya's remote tourism destinations under close examination. The Euro copter EC130 B4, registration 5Y-GYM, was conducting a flight from Loisaba to the Ewaso Nyiro area when it crashed at approximately 9:13 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19. All seven people aboard — six passengers and the pilot — died. The Kenya Civil Aviation Aut

By Erick Mbogo Githuku Nyoro has now made his political choice. The next question is whether he can turn that choice into a credible governance alternative. As Kenya moves closer to the 2027 General Election, his political journey may ultimately be judged less by the dramatic nature of his departure from UDA and more by what he builds after leaving it. Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro’s decision to leave the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and join the oppos

By Erick Githuku Mbogo The battle for ideas has been hijacked by machetes—Kenya must decide if this is its future. Two lives lost, dozens wounded, and a nation asking: can 2027 be secured? Two days after violence disrupted the Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay, attention has shifted from the scenes of chaos to the difficult questions of accountability, security and the safety of political participation ahead of the 2027 General Election. The National Police Service

By Erick Githuku Mbogo August 18, 2026: Hopes of a negotiated end to the U.S.-Iran war have weakened after a 60-day diplomatic window expired without a lasting agreement, leaving the strategically important Strait of Hormuz at the center of a confrontation threatening to deepen the region's security and economic crisis. The deadline followed a June memorandum of understanding intended to halt hostilities and create a pathway towards resolving disputes over Iran's nuclear prog