Finger on The Pulse

Governors End Senate Boycott After Truce Over Oversight Standoff

Governors and senators have closed ranks after weeks of closed-door meetings aimed at resolving a standoff triggered by allegations that some members of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee were engaging in extortion. Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot said the Senate had reached an agreement with the Council of Governors, paving the way for governors to […]...

Court Halts KIM Closure as Gov’t Assures Validity of Certificates

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the High Court temporarily halted the revocation of accreditation and the closure of all branches of the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM). This follows a directive fro...

17 Apr 2026

A Simple Guide to Understanding KRA’s PIN Without Obligation

The Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) PIN Without Obligation is a straightforward guide to applying for a PIN “Without Obligation” (PWO) via the iTax system. A PIN without obligation is intended f...

27 Mar 2026

Winnie Odinga’s Quest for Top ODM Post Runs Into Headwinds

Tensions within ODM have escalated to a boiling point ahead of Friday’s National Delegates Convention, with multiple court cases challenging key leadership decisions and casting the party into uncer...

13 Mar 2026

Uproar Over New NTSA Instant Fines

Resistance is mounting against the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) new Instant Traffic Fines system, which automatically penalises motorists captured on CCTV for violations such as ...

6 Mar 2026

Ongoing IMF Engagement with Kenya: Advancing Fiscal and Regulatory Discussions

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission to Kenya concluded in early March 2026, continuing its technical engagement on the country’s fiscal and regulatory framework. While no new lendin...

27 Feb 2026

Building Regional Security: Justified Accord 2026 Underlines Kenya-Tanzania Partnership

Security and military cooperation between Kenya and Tanzania has taken centre stage with the rollout of Exercise Justified Accord 2026, the largest annual multinational drill led by the United States ...

13 Feb 2026

Power Shift in Azimio: Sifuna Ousted, Kalonzo Takes the Helm

The Orange Democratic Movement has dismissed Secretary General Edwin Sifuna amidst ongoing internal factional disputes following the death of party leader Raila Odinga. The party has appointed Deput...

6 Feb 2026

Sifuna Struggles to Distinguish between Personal Opinion and ODM Policy, Oburu Says Amid Party Rift

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Dr Oburu Oginga, has indicated that the party’s Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, has in recent months struggled to separate his personal opinion...

16 Oct 2025

The Life and Legacy of the Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga

Raila Odinga, Kenya’s long-time opposition leader and political giant, passed away on Wednesday at 80 after suffering a cardiac arrest in India. His death marks the end of an era for a man who shape...

11 Jul 2025

“I Dare You”, Ruto Warns Those Planning to Oust Him

President William Ruto on Wednesday vowed to handle those plotting to oust him from power unconstitutionally. Speaking at the Kilimani Police Station after inspecting a police housing project, Preside...