Ecology 

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

By Erick Githuku President William Ruto has unveiled a forward -looking economic agenda that he says can move Kenya towards earning her first world status, placing productivity, infrastructure, human capital, technology and industrialization at the center of the country's next phase of development. The President's remarks come as Kenya approaches the near end of the Vision 2030 blueprint and begins discussions of what should replace it. In a special nation address on July 30,

South Africa’s June 30 anti‑immigration protests, staged under a self‑declared deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave, escalated tensions across major cities and spilled over onto documented migrants, who found themselves evicted, harassed, and targeted simply for being foreign. While organizers insisted their campaign was aimed at “illegal immigrants,” the marches blurred distinctions between lawful residents and the undocumented, leaving thousands of migrants — with

President William Ruto’s visit to Norway has spotlighted Kenya’s youthful workforce and clean energy credentials, with commitments on maritime jobs, expanded trade, and renewable partnerships. The Oslo talks, detailed at the Kenya–Norway Business Forum, show how Kenya can leverage its human capital and strategic location to attract investment while creating pathways for employment and sustainable growth. President William Ruto has urged Norwegian entrepreneurs to look beyond

East Africa’s private sector is warning that the Ebola outbreak must not be allowed to paralyze trade. The East African Business Council (EABC) has urged governments to coordinate health measures across borders, while health ministers and international agencies stress that reactive closures could worsen risks by driving movement underground. The East African Business Council (EABC) has urged governments, border agencies, and businesses to remain calm and coordinated in their

A deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy has shaken the nation, with nine students now facing court over arson charges. As families mourn, the government has ordered a nationwide safety audit of boarding schools, while education unions and past commissions demand stricter enforcement of safety standards to prevent future tragedies. The country is mourning after a devastating fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, left sixteen students dead and several others