Author: Barack Oduor

Kiambu doctors down tools as strike begins over pay, promotions and health insurance woes May 27, 2025

An attempt by the Kiambu County government to stop the strike through a court order on Tuesday morning failed, prompting the KMPDU to confirm that its...

Music, power and politics: Gachagua-Kindiki clash exposes battle for Mt Kenya’s cultural influence May 26, 2025

During the meeting with Kindiki, musicians praised the success of the Social Health Insurance Fund, but Gachagua condemned their actions as a betrayal...

Legal experts call for caution over Senate’s push for referendum May 23, 2025

The push to have the Senate get more powers has been part of a struggle between Senators and members of the National Assembly.

City residents seek Sakaja’s attention over shrinking parking spaces amid fears of land grabbing May 23, 2025

A spot check by the Eastleigh Voice in the CBD on Thursday morning revealed the ongoing struggle for parking. Many motorists were seen circling blocks...

Speculation mounts on activist Boniface Mwangi's detention in Tanzania amid asylum exchange fears May 21, 2025

Mwangi was arrested on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, alongside Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire after they flew to Tanzania to attend a cou...

Activists threaten to storm Tanzania embassy in Nairobi over Boniface Mwangi's detention May 20, 2025

The human rights advocates, including Hussein Khalid of Vocal Africa, Njeri Mwangi — Boniface Mwangi’s wife — and protest musician Julius Owino, conde...

Pain for Gachagua as election violence against Ruto critics escalates May 16, 2025

Concerns are mounting over the rise in politically motivated violence, prompting election observers to question whether the 2027 polls will be free an...

Gachagua unveils Democracy for Citizens Party, names Cleophas Malala as interim deputy leader May 15, 2025

Gachagua has anchored his political messaging on “listening to the people,” claiming that many Kenyans no longer resonate with the United Democratic A...

Calls grow for MPs to operationalise victim protection fund to safeguard Kenyan children May 13, 2025

Currently, thousands of crime victims risk being left without essential support as the Victims Protection Board grapples with a critical funding short...

Hope for Kenyans without representatives as IEBC reconstitution takes shape May 12, 2025

Banisa, Magarini, Mbeere North, Ugunja, Malava, and Kasipul constituencies are yet to get replacements for their Members of Parliament (MPs), while Ba...

SUPKEM backs Ruto’s IEBC nominees, urges fast vetting amid political tensions May 12, 2025

Through its National Chairman Hassan Ole Naado and other top officials, SUPKEM said it supports and has confidence in the nominees.

DCI summons Mukuru activists over suspected links to BBC documentary "Blood Parliament" May 12, 2025

The organisation's coordinator, Anami Daudi, told The Eastleigh Voice that they had received summons from the detectives directing them to present the...

Outrage forces state to release 'Blood Parliament' filmmakers amid fears of more exposés May 03, 2025

Following the arrest of the four filmmakers, Kenyans online expressed their displeasure and frustration, with many believing their involvement in the...

Crackdown on illegal betting sites sparks renewed calls for total gambling ban in Kenya May 02, 2025

Renowned Muslim cleric, Sheikh Salim Charo, now wants the government to move further and completely ban gambling, terming it a vice that is not only s...

Kasipul MP Charles Were's family demands justice following his killing May 01, 2025

The family has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to move swiftly in tracking down those responsible for the MP’s murder.

Growing fears of social media shutdown ahead of 2027 General Election Apr 29, 2025

Human rights organisations have expressed serious concerns about Kenya's shrinking digital civic space, citing an increase in surveillance, intimidati...

Political turncoats: Why Kenyan politicians only reveal the "truth" when out of power Apr 28, 2025

Political analyst Kazungu Katana says that politicians must not be believed even if what they are revealing is true, because they are doing it for the...

Ruto's government under scrutiny over rising number of task forces and their effectiveness Apr 26, 2025

A task force will typically require a secretariat to handle administrative tasks, which can include salaries for secretariat staff, office supplies an...

Why lobby groups, opposition have little or no faith in reconstitution of IEBC Apr 25, 2025

The IEBC Selection Panel has been accused of bias and political favouritism, claiming the panel has "deliberately shortlisted individuals with clear p...

Renewed hope for stalled reforms in Public Service docket after latest leadership changes Apr 22, 2025

Dr. Imbunya stressed the value of partnership and open dialogue in achieving effective service delivery.

MPs bullish over NG-CDF, vow to make it legal despite fresh pressure over fund’s legality Apr 22, 2025

Orange Democratic Movement party leader Raila Odinga also wants MPs to keep off the NG-CDF, expressing his displeasure with their numerous demands to...

Matiang'i's presidential bid sparks political storm Apr 21, 2025

During a recent Jubilee delegates' meeting in Keumbu, Kisii County, on April 6, Kioni reiterated that the former CS had been cleared to fly the party'...

Economist Fred Ogolla slams Ruto's economics, calls broad-based govt political gimmick Apr 19, 2025

Broad-based government is a political solution to an economic problem. We cannot allow someone to give you a political solution to an economic problem...

Why desperate Kenyans are selling their body organs Apr 18, 2025

Duale directed the immediate suspension of Dr. Maurice Wakwabubi, acting KBTTS boss and Dr. Everlyne Chege, the technical lead who chaired the probe t...

Orengo’s fresh rebellion over Raila’s state dalliance evokes past bitter fallout with ODM leader Apr 17, 2025

When a group christening themselves as professionals from the Luo community threatened to sponsor an impeachment motion against Orengo for criticising...

East Africa’s democratic backslide: Wave of arrests, repression raises alarm across region Apr 17, 2025

In Yoweri Museveni’s Uganda, the High Court in Kampala has denied bail to veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his aide Hajj Obeid Lutal...

Why Kenyan doctors can’t afford the very services they offer - KMPDU Deputy SG Miskellah Apr 14, 2025

KMPDU Deputy Secretary General Dennis Miskellah speaks to The Eastleigh Voice on why medics are too poor to afford the very services they render.

Women Enterprise Fund locks horns with Auditor General over impropriety report Apr 12, 2025

The audit report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu had exposed alarming financial irregularities at the Women Enterprise Fund, totalling Sh1.4 billion...

Gitobu Imanyara: Let us honour Pheroze Nowrojee by emulating his life Apr 11, 2025

Legal titan Pheroze Nowrojee stood to defend those persecuted by a dictatorial regime.

Butere Girls’ troubled performance at drama festival echoes Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s banned play Apr 10, 2025

Scholars and literary critics are not happy with President William Ruto’s administration over its handling of the Butere Girls High School play.

Gachagua's claim about Ruto's interests in Sudan could jeopardise Kenya's reputation Apr 09, 2025

Gachagua claimed that Ruto has been conducting gold trade with Hemedti so that the RSF leader can get money to buy firearms for the paramilitary force...

Curtain falls on former cabinet minister John Koech, who dared to resign under Moi Apr 08, 2025

Koech is famously known for resigning from his assistant ministerial role through the press after being denied entry to Nakuru State House during form...

Election violence fears intensify ahead of 2027 polls Apr 07, 2025

MPs have called for the abolition of the NCIC, accusing it of failing to curb the spread of hate speech in the country.

Justice remains elusive even as UK’s top official meets family of woman murdered by British soldier Apr 07, 2025

Wanjiru was allegedly killed by a British soldier, and her body dumped in a hotel septic tank two months after her disappearance following a night out...

Kenya commits to global declaration on disability inclusion Apr 05, 2025

Kenya signed the Amman-Berlin Declaration during the Global Disability Summit 2025, held in Nairobi on Friday.

Renowned human rights lawyer Pheroze Nowrojee dies Apr 05, 2025

LSK Chair Faith Odhiambo eulogised Nowrojee as a man of irrefutable poise and honourable character, whose life exemplified duty to service and dedicat...

Tuju stresses his case against Supreme Court judges is for the benefit of all Kenyans Apr 04, 2025

Tuju explains why he's upset with the Supreme Court Judges and why his pursuit is in good faith, devoid of political intentions whatsoever.

Ichung’wah firm after heckling during Ruto's Mt Kenya tour, vows to continue supporting President Apr 04, 2025

Nyandarua Senator John Methu, who seemed to be enjoying Ichung’wah’s woes, mockingly posted in his X account that those who were speaking at the polit...

Justice remains elusive for Wagalla Massacre victims as last remaining "mastermind" dies, taking secrets to grave Apr 03, 2025

When Kaaria stood before the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission, he exuded neither remorse nor regret.

Senator Onyonka: Why we think it's Matiang’i and not Maraga’s moment Apr 01, 2025

Onyonka dismissed Maraga’s grand dream, arguing that the former CJ is not well-versed in the challenges currently afflicting the country.

Will ex-CJ Maraga’s presidential dream excite Kenyans? Observers give their take Mar 31, 2025

Maraga, who has been toying with the idea of moving to the House on the Hill following support from Gen Z, the country’s youngest voters and aggressiv...

Fresh MPs’ pay rise demands anger activists, term it a greedy move Mar 29, 2025

The salary increase will be reflected in MPs' payslips as a fixed monthly mileage allowance, in addition to travel reimbursement claims that legislato...

Former CJ Willy Mutunga calls for national debate to change law on CS appointments Mar 27, 2025

Reacting to Ruto’s latest appointments, Mutunga argued that the criteria for the appointment of CSs now, and in the past governments, have always been...

Riek Machar’s party declares South Sudan peace deal null and void after his arrest Mar 27, 2025

Civil society activists, the United Nations, and the United States have called for restraint and the reversal of the action following reports of the a...

Loyalty or competence? The bane of Ruto’s cabinet appointees Mar 27, 2025

Muturi has been a sore thumb in Ruto’s government, criticizing his boss and displaying defiance without a blink.

Kenya renews bid for sustainable financing for food systems Mar 26, 2025

The summit will explore the multifaceted challenges hindering investment, including high perceived risks, transaction costs, and limited access to fin...

Rwanda planning to attack Burundi, claims President Ndayishimiye Mar 25, 2025

The head of state also claimed that Rwanda led by President Paul Kagame had tried to organise a coup 10 years ago in Burundi, comparing it to the cris...

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