Yesterday’s demonstrations were meant to be a defining political moment. Opposition leaders had built them up as a nationwide show of resistance against the rising cost of living and growing economic frustration. The expectation was clear: large crowds, visible pressure, and a statement that could not be ignored. But when the day unfolded, the reality […] The post FAILED PROTESTS LAY BARE OPPOSITION’S STRUGGLE TO CONNECT WITH KENYANS appeared first on Kenya Today.

Kenya’s fragile economic recovery is facing fresh strain as global shocks and domestic challenges converge, threatening to undo gains made after a difficult period of financial instability. A new report by Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB), the Africa Economic Compass, shows that while the country has made significant progress in stabilising its economy, emerging risks are […] The post KENYA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY UNDER THREAT AS GLOBAL SHOCKS AND FLOODS PILE PRESSURE appeared first on Kenya Today.

Serious questions are now emerging around the operations of the Kwale County Assembly, with fresh allegations placing its Clerk, Fatuma Hassan Mwalupa, at the center of a growing storm over financial management and accountability. According to reports and whistleblower accounts, Mwalupa has maintained a firm grip over procurement and financial flows within the Assembly, allegedly […] The post EXPOSE: THE “UNTOUCHABLE” CLERK AT KWALE ASSEMBLY AND THE BILLIONS UNDER SHADOW appeared first on Kenya Today.

Gikuni United FC delivered a dramatic and hard-fought victory over Nairobi Prisons FC, sealing a 1–0 win in a tense FKF National Division II Metropolis League clash played on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Kirangari Polytechnic. The match was not just about football. It was a full community spectacle, powered by energy on the pitch […] The post “OGOPA GU!” SPORTYBET-BACKED CLASH LIGHTS UP KIRANGARI AS GIKUNI UNITED EDGE NAIROBI PRISONS appeared first on Kenya Today.

Live betting has changed how Kenyan football fans interact with the game. Instead of placing your bet before kickoff and waiting 90 minutes, in-play betting lets you react to what is actually happening on the pitch — a red card, a substitution, a momentum shift — and bet accordingly. This guide walks you through everything […] The post How to Live Bet on Football in Kenya: A Complete Guide for 2026  appeared first on Kenya Today.

In 2022, Gladys Wanga did not merely win an election; she engineered what political analysts still regard as one of the most disciplined and effective campaigns in recent Kenyan history. Her victory in Homa Bay County rested on three pillars of precision: a tightly unified coalition anchored by Raila Odinga, a powerful and historic gender […] The post The Unravelling of Power: How Gladys Wanga Lost Control of the Political and Communications Battlefield appeared first on Kenya Today.

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse is facing mounting political pressure in the Ukambani region, barely months after aligning himself with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). What was initially seen as a strategic political shift is now triggering open rebellion within party ranks. Senior UDA leaders from the region accuse Mutuse of hijacking party activities and […] The post MUTUSE IN TROUBLE: UDA MP ACCUSED OF DIVIDING PARTY, FACING RECALL THREATS appeared first on Kenya Today.

For over two decades, the Orange Democrratic Party (ODM) has been at the forefront of championing for the rights and justice for Kenyans. The colossus of Kenyan politics, the late Raila Odinga struddled Kenya, influencing both discouse and policy that are poor. When Kenyans faced issues, both government support and opposition cried to him for […] The post ODM Party at cross-roads: The Defining moment post-Raila Odinga appeared first on Kenya Today.

Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix K. Koskei has witnessed the commitment by Co-operative Bank of Kenya to invest KES 967.5 million in the development of the Taunet Small Hydropower Project in Nandi County. The project, valued at KES 1.7 billion, will see the construction of a 2.8-megawatt run-of-river hydropower plant aimed […] The post Co-operative Bank Commits KES 967.5 Million to Nandi Hydropower Project appeared first on Kenya Today.

Looking for the best betting sites in Kenya for 2026? Compare top bookmakers by M-Pesa payments, welcome bonuses, Aviator, casino games, mobile experience and trust. Kenya remains one of the most active betting markets in Africa. From football and virtuals to casino games and crash betting, local players now have more options than ever. A […] The post Best Betting Sites in Kenya for 2026 appeared first on Kenya Today.

What started as a shocking attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi at Java House, West End Mall, has now exploded into a full-blown political storm one that is shaking the foundations of Nyanza politics and raising uncomfortable questions about power, loyalty, and the rule of law. Kenyans woke up to disturbing footage: a sitting senator, […] The post Question over Kisumu Senator Ojienda’s Circle as DCI Nabs Suspects who Assaulted Godfrey Osostsi. appeared first on Kenya Today.

Detectives in Igembe North have arrested a suspected cyber fraudster believed to be behind a series of suspicious digital activities in the region. The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation carried out by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) working jointly with Kenya Police Service officers. The suspect, identified as Morris Kithinji Tirimiti, was […] The post Detectives Arrest Cyber Fraud Suspect in Igembe North, Recover Dozens of SIM Cards appeared first on Kenya Today.

Police in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, have arrested a 56-year-old man suspected of attempting to traffic a child after members of the public raised alarm over his suspicious movements with a young boy. The suspect, identified as Gilbert Nyabuto, was arrested in Nyamira Village following an intelligence tip-off from residents who reported seeing an unfamiliar […] The post Suspected Child Trafficker Arrested in Trans Nzoia as Detectives Rescue Missing Boy appeared first on Kenya Today.

A widening investigation into Kenya’s petroleum sector has thrust Mombasa tycoon Mohamed Hussein Jaffer and his business network into the center of one of the most explosive energy scandals in recent years. Detectives are now closing in on more than twenty suspects linked to a controversial fuel consignment that authorities believe may have been fraudulently […] The post The Mohammed Jaffer Oil Web: Inside the Sh4.5 Billion Fake Fuel Scandal Rocking Kenya’s Energy Sector appeared first on Kenya Today.

Police in Makindu have dismantled an illegal donkey slaughter operation that authorities say was supplying meat to unsuspecting consumers in Nairobi. The operation, which followed intelligence reports from members of the public, led to the arrest of two suspects believed to be running the clandestine slaughter ring. Officers drawn from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations […] The post Police Bust Illegal Donkey Slaughter Ring Supplying Meat to Nairobi appeared first on Kenya Today.

Kenyan security agencies have disrupted what investigators believe was part of a dangerous terror logistics network after recovering dozens of bales of suspected Al-Shabaab combat uniforms hidden within the busy Eastleigh business district in Nairobi. The intelligence-driven operation was carried out by a joint security team led by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations […] The post Terror Supply Chain Exposed: Detectives Seize Suspected Al-Shabaab Combat Uniforms in Eastleigh Cargo Network Bust appeared first on Kenya Today.

A public claim by Kenyan technology entrepreneur Steve Muikia has ignited a heated debate about the origins and ownership of Pesalink, the widely used interbank digital payment system that allows instant transfers between bank accounts in Kenya. In a detailed public thread, Muikia alleges that the system he says he developed was ultimately taken over […] The post Pesalink Ownership War: Steve Muikia Claims Banks Seized His Payment System as Legal Battle Raises Questions appeared first on Kenya Today.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has taken an aggressive step in one of Kenya’s most controversial coastal land fraud cases by seeking court orders to block lawyer Adams Muthama from representing a group of suspects accused of orchestrating a Sh600 million fraudulent land sale in Diani, Kwale County. The move by the DCI signals that […] The post DCI Seeks to Block Lawyer Adams Muthama in Explosive Sh600 Million Diani Land Fraud Case Involving UK Nationals appeared first on Kenya Today.

A set of documents circulating on social media has reopened one of the most controversial financial disputes involving Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), raising uncomfortable questions about how a public infrastructure project worth hundreds of millions of dollars turned into a prolonged legal battle involving banks, contractors, and senior legal figures. The thread shared by Nairobi […] The post KPC Pipeline Billions Under Siege: The Zakhem–Ecobank Deal and the Documents Now Dragging Ahmednasir Into the Spotlight appeared first on Kenya Today.

President William Ruto’s dramatic purge in Kenya’s energy sector has exposed what investigators describe as a deeply entrenched network of politically connected businessmen, shadow companies, and compromised officials that allegedly manipulated oil supply contracts and siphoned millions from public resources, with fresh company registry documents now linking the scandal to a powerful Coast-based business family […] The post Mohamed Jaffer, Mujtaba Jaffer, Ali Abbas Jaffer and Mohamed Husein Jaffer Linked to ONE Petroleum in Ruto Energy Sector Scandal appeared first on Kenya Today.

The arrest of three senior officials in Kenya’s powerful energy sector has triggered one of the most explosive corruption probes the country has seen in recent years. The investigation has pulled back the curtain on a sector that controls billions of shillings every month and whose decisions directly affect the cost of fuel, electricity, transport, […] The post Energy Sector Bombshell: Mohamed Liban, Daniel Kiptoo and Joe Sang at the Center of Explosive Kenya Fuel Scandal Probe appeared first on Kenya Today.

For years, Apex Porter Novelli, one of Kenya’s most prominent public relations agencies, has presented itself as a strategic communications powerhouse. The firm’s client portfolio includes government ministries, state corporations, international organizations, and major corporate institutions. Its work ranges from media relations and crisis communication to reputation management and strategic messaging. But beneath the polished […] The post Inside the Apex PR Machine: How Millions in Government Contracts and Political Messaging Placed Kenya’s Most Powerful PR Firm Under Scrutiny appeared first on Kenya Today.

By Odhiambo The debate over the voter register in Kenya has returned with fresh urgency after the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission proposed re-registration of voters who were enrolled before 2012. For some Kenyans, the suggestion sounds drastic. For those who have examined the data behind previous elections, it may be the […] The post The Ghost Voters Scandal: Why IEBC’s Plan to Re-Register Pre-2012 Voters May Be the Only Way to Clean Kenya’s Electoral Roll appeared first on Kenya Today.

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has launched a blistering attack on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, accusing the agency of harassment, intimidation, and running what he describes as a politically motivated campaign against him. In a strongly worded response to a recent DCI update, Tuju claimed he has been subjected to an illegal siege and […] The post Tuju Hits Back at DCI, Accuses Director Amin Mohammed of Conflict and Intimidation appeared first on Kenya Today.

Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat is facing growing scrutiny online as critics question what appears to be a coordinated public relations push aimed at repairing his image following public outrage over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang. Over the past few months, Lagat’s name has repeatedly surfaced in heated national conversations about […] The post Image Laundering? Questions Rise Over Deputy IG Eliud Lagat’s Social Media Campaign After Albert Ojwang Controversy appeared first on Kenya Today.

Kenyan airline 748 Air Services is preparing to return to the domestic passenger market after announcing that its scheduled flight brand Fly 748.com will resume operations in May. The relaunch marks a major comeback for the airline as it seeks to reconnect key destinations across the country and strengthen domestic air travel. The airline said […] The post Fly 748.com Relaunches Domestic Flights Across Kenya from Ksh 6000 appeared first on Kenya Today.

Equity Group CEO James Mwangi took home a staggering Sh275.7 million in total compensation for the year ended December 2025, even as the bank faces growing scrutiny over governance issues and a series of controversies that critics say point to deeper problems inside the institution. The massive payout came after Equity Group Holdings reported its […] The post Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi Bags Sh275 Million Pay as Controversies Continue to Dog the Lender appeared first on Kenya Today.

A fierce legal battle has erupted in Nairobi after the High Court temporarily stopped Equity Bank Kenya from auctioning a prime office property linked to former Chase Bank chairman Zafrullah Khan. The contested property, located along Riverside Drive, sits at the center of a loan dispute that has now ballooned to nearly Sh1 billion. The […] The post Sh1 Billion Battle: Court Stops Equity Bank From Auctioning Zafrullah Khan’s Riverside Tower as Questions Emerge Over Loan Enforcement appeared first on Kenya Today.

Dreams turned into reality for Nevine Cheye, a 28-year-old construction worker, after he won a life-changing Ksh 1,000,000 from a stake of just Ksh 20 while playing the popular Aviator game on 9ubet. Nevine, a resident of Ruai, earns a daily wage of approximately Ksh 800 working in the mjengo (construction) sector. Like many Kenyans, […] The post Ruai Mjengo Worker Wins Ksh 1,000,000 from Ksh 20 on 9ubet Aviator Game. appeared first on Kenya Today.

Amaco Insurance has landed in fresh controversy after a private investigations firm accused the insurer of refusing to honour payments for services rendered, raising serious questions about its business practices and internal governance. The insurer has now been formally reported to the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) over allegations of unfair trade practices, breach of contractual […] The post EXPOSE: Amaco Insurance Accused of Blocking Payments, Regulatory Breaches Surface appeared first on Kenya Today.

A cloud of mystery now surrounds the disappearance of former Cabinet Secretary and veteran politician Raphael Tuju after his family reported that he vanished under suspicious circumstances in Nairobi’s Karen suburb. Tuju, who has recently been at the center of a bitter legal battle over prime Karen properties linked to a multi billion shilling dispute […] The post BREAKING: Raphael Tuju Vanishes After Reporting Surveillance in Karen Dispute appeared first on Kenya Today.

A major controversy is brewing within Kenya’s judiciary after Commercial Court judge Josephine Mongare moved to block investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission into allegations of corruption linked to a high-stakes commercial dispute involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju and the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank. The dispute centers on properties […] The post Explosive Row in Judiciary as Justice Josephine Mongare Moves to Block EACC Probe in Raphael Tuju Sh1.9 Billion Property Dispute appeared first on Kenya Today.

A major fraud scandal has erupted within the corridors of power after investigators linked a multi-million fake tender scheme to individuals operating from the office of Raymond Omolo at Harambee House. The scandal revolves around a fraudulent deal in which suspects allegedly convinced a foreign investor they could secure a lucrative government contract for the […] The post PS Omolo’s Office and Senator Allan Chesang Linked to Sh60 Million Harambee House Tender Scam appeared first on Kenya Today.

A Nairobi court has charged seven suspects in a sophisticated fraud scheme that investigators say revolved around a fake government tender allegedly issued from Harambee House. The suspects are accused of orchestrating an elaborate plan to defraud a foreign investor of more than USD 470,000, equivalent to about KSh 60 million, by claiming they could […] The post Seven Arraigned in KSh 60 Million Harambee House Ambulance Tender Scam appeared first on Kenya Today.

A major crisis has erupted in African football after the Government of Senegal openly accused the leadership of the Confederation of African Football of corruption and demanded an international investigation into the organization’s top officials. In a strongly worded press release issued in Dakar, Senegal’s government condemned a controversial ruling by CAF’s appeals committee that […] The post BREAKING: Senegal Accuses CAF of Corruption as AFCON Title Row Explodes appeared first on Kenya Today.