Author: Barack Oduor

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...

Nairobi residents split in opinion after MCAs push for Governor Sakaja’s impeachment Sep 02, 2025

The debate came amid reports that the ODM party had met with six Nairobi County Assembly leaders on Monday in a bid to address the rising impeachment...

New Bill proposes Sh50 million fine for hospitals failing on patient safety Sep 01, 2025

The proposed laws come amidst reports of illegal organ harvesting by certain health facilities that are facing government ban and scrutiny.

Mandera South MP, elders clash with residents over Gode Secondary School project Sep 01, 2025

Led by elder Ahmed Abdul Rahim, the group said the school has brought much-needed relief to the community, and any disputes should be resolved amicabl...

How Nairobi’s posh estates losing prestige over mushrooming kiosks Aug 30, 2025

Developers and landlords in Nairobi suburbs have, in some cases, been forced to lower asking prices for units in their apartments.

Beyond 'Kifo Kisimani': Inside the mind of Kenya’s literary titan, Prof Kithaka wa Mberia Aug 30, 2025

Arguably one of Kenya's best-selling authors, Prof Kithaka noted that his works often predict political events in Africa; his book Mchezo wa Karata an...

Hussein Khalid: Police brutality, rights violations persist 15 years after 2010 Constitution Aug 28, 2025

According to Hussein, the implementation of the Constitution promulgated in August 2010 has been fraught with challenges, as the state has consistentl...

'Crack the whip': Bunge La Wananchi demands action on SHA fraud Aug 26, 2025

The group lauded the decision of the Social Health Authority to suspend several health facilities across various counties, temporarily cutting them of...

Registrar of Companies seeks public input on new company registration laws Aug 26, 2025

The new regulations are focused on enhancing the ease of doing business, particularly for foreign entities, and improving transparency through the BRS...

Why Lagdera MP Abdikadir Hussein believes CDF funds are a game changer to Northern Kenya Aug 26, 2025

He cited Northern Kenya as an example, noting that although the region has received billions of shillings through devolution, little has been achieved...

Why Ruto’s anti-corruption stance is a 'political gimmick' to win public support - Rights defender Peter Kiama Aug 25, 2025

President William Ruto's recent claims that Members of Parliament are engaged in bribery have stirred diverse opinions on his sincerity and efforts ag...

Reprieve for women struggling with infertility as committee backs reproductive technology Bill Aug 23, 2025

If passed by Parliament, it will bring comprehensive regulation to Kenya’s assisted reproductive technology sector, offering renewed hope to many fami...

Challenging the status quo: Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba tells it all Aug 23, 2025

Gathoni Wamuchomba has positioned herself as a vocal critic of President Ruto’s administration, focusing on what she describes as unchecked excesses....

Why Sifuna, Wamuchomba’s Kenya Moja outfit could seek the presidency Aug 22, 2025

The caucus also includes leaders such as Caleb Hamisi (Saboti), Jack Wamboka (Bumula), Oscar Nabulindo (Matungu) and Babu Owino (Embakasi East), who h...

Nairobi book vendors decry City Hall's backstreet relocation directive Aug 21, 2025

In January 2025, the county government issued a notice banning the display of merchandise on the main streets in the Central Business District.

From film to digital era: How photography in Nairobi has evolved over the decades Aug 19, 2025

World Photography Day, observed every August 19, celebrates the art, science, and history of photography by commemorating the 1839 release of the Dagu...

Health unions accuse insurers of sabotaging, disrupting care at Nairobi Hospital Aug 19, 2025

The unions, led by the Kenya Medical, Pharmacists and Dentists Union(KMPDU), poked holes at claims made by insurance companies against the management...

East Africa mourns Prof John Habwe, scholar who advanced Kiswahili literature and language Aug 18, 2025

Prof Habwe, celebrated as one of the most decorated figures in Kiswahili literature, was also an acclaimed author, playwright, linguist, and long-serv...

Speculation grows over Edwin Sifuna's growing ties with Kalonzo Musyoka Aug 16, 2025

Kalonzo, who met Sifuna on August 14 on the sidelines of the Law Society of Kenya’s annual conference in Kwale County, hinted at a potential political...

Gitobu Imanyara: Why President Ruto does not believe in devolution Aug 15, 2025

"What Ruto said at the devolution conference is far from reality and most of these governors representing the old order would probably be voted out,"...

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba protests suspension, backs femicide victims Aug 15, 2025

Wamuchomba was suspended on Wednesday after staging a demonstration accusing Murkomen of contempt for Kware dumpsite victims, citing slow progress by...

Human rights lawyer Gitobu Imanyara seeks to privately prosecute Deputy Police IG Eliud Lagat Aug 15, 2025

Through his lawyer, Cecil Miller, Lagat argued that any attempt by the court to compel the DPP to prosecute him would amount to an unlawful usurpation...

Showdown looms as former DP Rigathi Gachagua cuts short US tour Aug 14, 2025

In a statement on Thursday, August 14, Gachagua said his early return was to focus on preparations for the upcoming by-elections, apologising to suppo...

Digital workers slam Senate’s controversial business laws Bill amid concerns over rights violations Aug 12, 2025

The digital workers, united under the Africa Tech Workers Movement in Kenya, condemned the passage—without public participation—of the Business Laws (...

Clash looms as Senate pushes for expanded powers in new Bill Aug 12, 2025

According to Cheruiyot and Madzayo, the reforms are designed to strengthen devolution and ensure more effective joint roles for both Houses in lawmaki...

MPs seek views of Kenyans on Privatisation Bill as they protest State wastage Aug 12, 2025

The matter of privatising State corporations has been contentious, drawing varied reactions from Kenyans and stakeholders across different sectors.

'Public funds not enough': Treasury CS Mbadi rallies support for public-private partnerships to close infrastructure gap Aug 11, 2025

Mbadi explained that the government requires an estimated Sh560 billion annually to develop and maintain our infrastructure. Despite this need, it cur...

ODM’s October meeting to decide Edwin Sifuna’s fate and party’s 2027 path Aug 11, 2025

Tensions have been building in ODM over Sifuna’s combative stance, particularly his opposition to the political deal between Raila and President Willi...

Families of victims of police brutality welcome Ruto's compensation move Aug 11, 2025

Rex Masai’s name came to symbolise martyrdom; he was the first casualty of a brutal crackdown on peaceful protests against the 2024 Finance Bill, an e...

Defiant Sifuna attacks Ruto again, accuses him of undermining devolution Aug 09, 2025

During the politically charged rally, the ODM Secretary-General also castigated Ruto, accusing him of undermining devolution.

Ruto revives ‘Hustler’ wave with youth empowerment drive ahead of 2027 polls Aug 09, 2025

The president also announced plans to employ more than 40,000 youths through the Climate WorX programme, aimed at securing their livelihoods and futur...

Legal experts divided over Ruto’s move to compensate protest victims since 2017 Aug 09, 2025

Lawyer and politician Paul Muite supported Ruto’s move, noting that it is a right step towards the thorny matter of compensation for police brutality...

President Ruto blasts opponents over 'wantam' demand Aug 09, 2025

Ruto, who hosted thousands of youths at State House in an economic empowerment programme, appeared bullish, listing his achievements and announcing hi...

IEBC announces November 27 as date for all by-elections Aug 09, 2025

Through notices published in two Gazette notices, the IEBC said it has settled for November 27, 2025, as the date to hold the mini-polls, which observ...

Raila: I do not regret my pact with Ruto Aug 08, 2025

The ODM leader warned that the country had been on the brink of unprecedented chaos, similar to other nations that have experienced political collapse

Tough times for Nairobi hawkers as city county enforces new street trade restrictions Aug 08, 2025

Downtown Nairobi is so disorderly that one might accidentally step on a hawker’s goods spread across the sidewalks—or even on a child who has slipped...

Health lobby urges media to promote positive reporting on reproductive health Aug 07, 2025

Glory Kathambi, Head of Programmes and Advocacy at the Alliance, said the training was organised to equip media practitioners with the skills needed t...

Ruto nominates Duncan Ojwang’ to chair Kenya Human Rights Commission Aug 06, 2025

Throughout his career, Dr Ojwang’ has served in various capacities. He was part of Kenya’s state delegation and acted as a researcher in the Internati...

Why former Kenyan security officers are turning to activism and challenging the state Aug 05, 2025

Shedrack Omondi Okindo, alias Hon. Mosquito, was arrested in Miritini, Mombasa County, after releasing a video in which he defended three former secur...

Uhuru Kenyatta chairs first NEC meeting since regaining control of Jubilee Aug 05, 2025

The party’s strategist, Pauline Njoroge, said the NEC meeting marks a significant step in reaffirming the Jubilee Party’s ideals, strategic direction,...

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