Finger on The Pulse

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 shaped Kenya’s political identity for decades, challenging power, brokering peace, and defining the country’s democratic rhythm. Across Kenya, grief has spilled […]...

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...

11 Jul 2025

IEBC Chair and Commissioners Sworn In

The new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson and six commissioners have been sworn in before the Chief Justice. Erastus Edung Ethekon is the Chairperson of the Commission...

20 Jun 2025

Goons Admit To Receiving Payment To Disrupt Protesters

Plans to sabotage the protests began late last week, following a directive from a senior Nairobi-based politician to ruthlessly deal with peaceful demonstrators. Much of the mobilisation was carried o...

13 Jun 2025

2025/2026 National Budget Reading

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Hon. John Mbadi, delivered his first official Budget Day speech on Thursday before the National Assembly under the theme “Stimulating Sustainable Economic Recove...

5 Jun 2025

World Bank Stalls Loan to Kenya

The World Bank will delay releasing $750 million (KSh 96.9 billion) to Kenya after the National Assembly failed to pass the Conflict of Interest Bill, 2023, which aims to curb graft among public offic...

30 May 2025

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Celebrated Kenyan Author, Dies at 87

Renowned Kenyan author, literary icon and intellectual Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o passed away on Wednesday at the age of 87 in the United States. Born on January 5, 1938, in Kamiriithu near Limuru, Kiambu ...

23 May 2025

Kindiki and Team Splash Millions in Harambees

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s recent whirlwind tours across the country, particularly in the Mount Kenya region, have raised questions about the source of the millions he’s distributing to lo...

16 May 2025

Gachagua unveils DCP Party

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has unveiled the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Speaking at the party headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi, on Thursday, Gachagua stated that he had spe...

9 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the first US-born pontiff and will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Leo made his first remarks as Pope from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. The Pope is the ...

2 May 2025

Karua, Kalonzo, Matiang’i, Gachagua meet in Nairobi to shape 2027 opposition

Kenya’s political scene is shifting once again, as a new alliance of political heavyweights positions itself as the force to beat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. In an unexpecte...

25 Apr 2025

Pope Francis Passes Away

Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, after a papacy widely regarded as one of the most progressive in the history of the Catholic Church. Known for his humility and compassion, he described him...

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