Author: Barack Oduor

Jimi Wanjigi promises government overhaul if elected president Oct 09, 2025

He emphasised that there should be a clear distinction in government priorities, such as ending poverty, arguing that certain responsibilities, like p...

Motion tabled to name Nairobi street in honour of Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee Oct 07, 2025

Waithera, in her motion, described Nowrojee as a kind of advocate who pursued justice over grandstanding and or profit, often offering services as pr...

Families demand immediate release of Kenyan activists missing in Uganda Oct 06, 2025

In a statement read by representatives of the three organisations and family spokesperson Nobert Ochieng, they said eyewitness accounts indicate the t...

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi: Youths must register as voters or stop complaining Oct 06, 2025

The youthful legislator expressed concern over the low turnout being reported across the country, warning that the future of Kenya depends on the yout...

Former CJ David Maraga vows to team up with opposition to unseat Ruto in 2027 Oct 06, 2025

In what many view as a bold political move that could redefine opposition unity, Maraga’s decision could pose a serious challenge to Ruto’s bid for a...

Nairobi leaders launch initiative to rally youths to register as voters ahead of 2027 polls Oct 04, 2025

They noted that their rallies will be targeting the Generation Z who have been yearning for change in different spheres of leadership in the country

Details of ex-UN official Claris Onganga who is taking over helm at human rights commission Oct 04, 2025

Onganga worked full-time as a Human Rights Specialist. Before this, she served as a Human Rights Advisor at the United Nations from June 2011 to June...

Nairobi residents express fury over unending drainage woes Oct 04, 2025

Nairobi County Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria expressed frustration, noting that despite the county’s ongoing drainage efforts, some resid...

Rwandan economist Donald Kaberuka honoured as Gates Foundation’s 2025 Champion Oct 04, 2025

The former African Development Bank (AfDB) president was honoured for his dedication to driving sustainable financing, building resilient health syste...

Nairobi residents furious as illegal billboards turn city streets into visual chaos, demand Sakaja's action Oct 02, 2025

In January, City Hall authorised the removal of unauthorised signage in the CBD, with Sakaja declaring overhanging signs illegal and urging business o...

Civic group petitions Senate over 'runaway graft' Oct 02, 2025

Prof Fred Ogolla condemned government borrowing for consumption and prestige projects, which increase debt servicing costs and leave less funding for...

KNCHR launches advisory on situation of human rights defenders in Kenya Sep 30, 2025

The advisory calls on the government to strengthen law enforcement, review protection mechanisms, and foster stronger partnerships with non-state acto...

Embakasi gas explosion highlights rising dangers of unregulated LPG in Nairobi Sep 29, 2025

The blasts have been blamed on illegal production of liquefied petroleum gas.

‘Change begins with us’: Young Kenyans embrace voter registration to challenge failed leadership Sep 29, 2025

Simon Mutua believes registering to vote is the first step toward fixing the problems in his neighbourhood, where poor roads and inadequate sanitation...

IEBC resumes voter registration as political heavyweights eye 2027 General Election Sep 29, 2025

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has previously said the registration drive aims to expand Kenya’s voter base from the current 22.1 million to include...

Human Rights Coalition sounds alarm over war crimes in Sudan Sep 27, 2025

Media Coordinator and journalist, Khalid Ahmed, described the dangerous escalation of hostilities between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), the Rapid S...

Activists protest exclusion of Lake Nakuru from free entry, link reversal to Odhiambo's disappearance Sep 27, 2025

Boniface Mwangi and Hussein Khalid of Vocal Africa criticised the move, linking it to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Brian Odhiam...

Publishers plead with State to remove 16 per cent VAT on books Sep 26, 2025

KPA Chair Kiarie Kamau linked the tax removal to supporting lifelong learning goals aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Competency-Based Curricul...

Uhuru Kenyatta breaks silence on post-election turmoil, threats Sep 26, 2025

Uhuru Kenyatta revealed that in the aftermath of the elections, he, his family, and political allies were subjected to threats from unnamed sources.

Kenya Publishers Association honours Ngugi wa Thiong’o with Hall of Fame induction Sep 26, 2025

Ngugi wa Thiong’o remains East Africa’s pioneering novelist and a fearless advocate for African languages, whose legacy serves as a reminder that stor...

Proposed law seeks to protect street hawkers from harassment and regulate trade Sep 24, 2025

If passed into law, the Bill will help county governments manage street vendors and hawkers, who have long protested against harassment and other unfa...

ODM at 20: Raila’s party invites Ruto, Kalonzo, Mudavadi to grand Mombasa celebrations Sep 23, 2025

The three-day event, scheduled for October 10–12 in Mombasa, is being billed by insiders as the rebirth of the Orange party ahead of the 2027 General...

Raila sets boundaries for ODM-Ruto pact, warns members not to pre-commit beyond 2027 Sep 23, 2025

In recent months, Odinga and senior figures within the Orange Democratic Movement have publicly expressed support for Ruto, with some even declaring t...

Raila backs Kenya Pipeline privatisation, says selling public assets doesn’t mean losing them Sep 22, 2025

Odinga drew parallels with the United Kingdom during Margaret Thatcher’s leadership, recalling how wealthy investors from the Middle East purchased hi...

President Ruto cites big wins in jobs, digital economy and housing in 3-year scorecard Sep 22, 2025

In a press briefing on Monday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura highlighted development initiatives that the president says have transformed sever...

Lavington residents back court ruling ordering Sakaja to fix Nairobi zoning gaps on high-rise buildings Sep 22, 2025

In January this year, the Environment and Land Court (ELC) capped developments along Rhapta Road at 16 floors, relying on the draft 2021 Nairobi City...

Activists demand IPOA probe into mysterious death at Mombasa police station Sep 20, 2025

Hussein said that deaths under police custody have increased across the country and that police officers must be held accountable for their actions.

Sudanese artists display exhibitions in Nairobi to rally for peace Sep 20, 2025

Exiled Sudanese journalist and human rights defender Khalid Mohammed told the Eastleigh Voice that the exhibition is significant because it tells the...

How Nairobi’s women hawkers risk it all to make ends meet Sep 19, 2025

Matatu drivers operating along Mfangano Street under Manchester Sacco face long delays navigating through the disorganised city. Trips that should tak...

Three years of William Ruto: The successes and failures shaping his legacy as president Sep 18, 2025

While there are many hits and misses, The Eastleigh Voice highlights three key successes and three major shortcomings of his "bottom-up" leadership.

State to finally honour Senior Chief Haji Galma Dido, hero killed in 1963 Sep 18, 2025

11 years ago, Haji’s two surviving daughters, Deka Galma and her stepsister Hadija Galma, moved to court seeking compensation from the British and Ken...

Maraga unveils ‘Ukatiba Philosophy’ for his 2027 presidential bid, slams Ruto on democracy Sep 16, 2025

Speaking at the University of Nairobi during an event organised with ForumCiv to mark International Democracy Day, Maraga urged Kenyans to actively de...

Nairobi summit roots for global peace movement Sep 15, 2025

The meeting is also seeking to position Kenya as the new epicentre of global peace in spite of the tumultuous period that saw the country witness viol...

KANU secretary-general speaks out after arrest over lawyer Kyalo Mbobu’s shocking murder Sep 15, 2025

He explained that on that fateful day, Mbobu was meeting with a neighbour, and their interaction was only a brief exchange of greetings.

Jared Ojuok: Police officer pens book on police officers' tough roles Sep 14, 2025

At a time when Kenya’s police service faces deep public mistrust, fuelled by cases of brutality and lack of accountability, Ojuok’s book offers a coun...

Ex-CS Fred Matiang’i’s allied party to test its might as it fields candidates for all vacant seats in mini-polls Sep 12, 2025

Gisesa said the party aims to demonstrate that the UPA will be “the party to watch” in the 2027 General Election, based on its performance in the mini...

Sifuna’s Kenya Moja outfit vows to end Ruto’s reign in 2027 Sep 12, 2025

The outspoken senator, seen by some as a renegade within his own ODM party, declared that their campaign would centre on ensuring Ruto serves only one...

Jubilee Party to back opposition candidate in Mbeere North mini-poll Sep 12, 2025

Her remarks came just a day after the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) withdrew from the Mbeere North by-election and endorsed the Democratic Party...

Autopsy reveals lawyer Kyalo Mbobu died from severe bleeding after he was shot eight times Sep 11, 2025

Oduor revealed that the pathologists had recovered two bullets from Mbobu's body, even as police had earlier revealed that there were missing spent ca...

DCI refutes harassment claims by Human Rights Watch official Otsieno Namwaya Sep 09, 2025

DCI dismissed the claims a day after Otsieno Namwaya, the Associate Director of Human Rights, spoke to The Eastleigh Voice about his alleged harassmen...

International Justice Mission unhappy with debate over Ruto's police victims compensation team Sep 09, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo echoed the call for accountability, saying that cases involving police officers and those in authority should be expedite...

Human Rights Watch official Otsieno Namwaya says police target him instead of rights abusers Sep 09, 2025

Speaking exclusively to The Eastleigh Voice on Monday, Namwaya alleged he was facing harassment and intimidation because of his work.

State mulls flexible workplace culture as Gen Z pushes beyond suits and traditional norms Sep 08, 2025

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Monday observed that the traditional workplace culture marked by formal attire such as suits and ties may soon be...

Legal experts weigh in on Supreme Court ruling declining to extend lapsed boundaries review timelines Sep 08, 2025

The Supreme Court failed to give its advisory opinion to the electoral commission on the question of extending the already-lapsed boundaries review ti...

Veteran politician and former minister Dalmas Otieno dies at 80 Sep 07, 2025

Otieno was first elected as the MP for Rongo in 1988, serving as Minister for Industrialisation from 1988 to 1991, then later that year as Minister of...

Mwongela Kioko: A Nairobi street child’s audacity to beat the odds Sep 06, 2025

His story is one of resilience and offers hope to other members of Nairobi’s street families, whose lives are too often marked by suffering and despai...

Nairobi women caucus fault Ruto, Raila for scuttling Sakaja's impeachment Sep 05, 2025

Led by Martha Miyandazi, the caucus expressed disappointment with Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto for interf...

35 workers file petition against Bill granting foreign tech companies immunity Sep 05, 2025

The tech workers argue that the Bill results from legislative capture by Big Tech and denies them public participation, exposing Kenyan workers to exp...

Why we declined to be part of victims' compensation panel - Activists Hanifa Adan, Hussein Khalid Sep 04, 2025

Hussein revealed that he was contacted to be part of the team that will oversee the compensation of the victims of protests, but he declined because h...

Legal experts warn top politicians against saving governors from impeachment Sep 04, 2025

Ruto and Raila held separate meetings on Tuesday to shield Governor Sakaja from a looming impeachment push by angry MCAs who had accused the embattled...

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