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 The National Police Service officially described the Linda Mwananchi as a 'blueprint for future political conduct' after the Jacaranda rally. Contextual analysis On Sunday 13 September at Jacaranda Grounds, in Embakasi East Constitution, the Linda Mwananchi the successfully held a peaceful rally. Senator Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi held its Nairobi mega-rally.  It started with a church service at All Saints Cathedral at 9am, then a convoy through Marikiti, Gikomba, Burma Market, Jogoo Road, Manyanja, B Centre, Stage 17 and ended at Jacaranda at 2pm. The rally brought together Edwin Sifuna, Babu Owino, James Orengo, Richard Onyonka, Godfrey Osotsi, among others.  Thousands attended and unlike previous political rallies in Kenya, there was no violence, no looting and  no clashes with police. On Wednesday 16 September the National Police Service (NPS) issued a statement with regard to the Jacaranda event. In a rare praise statement released today, NPS said: "What ...

Mount Kenya is mostly associated with Central Kenya. The region draws much attention in the national politics owing to its tyranny of voters. President William Ruto won the 2022 general elections due to immense support from the vote-rich Central Kenya. Previously, the region produced two presidents in a row, that's Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta. Raila Odinga failed to clinch the top seat, on several occasions, because of his failure to appeal the populous, vote-rich, Mt Kenya region. 2027 General Elections in Kenya President Ruto will be seeking reelection for a final term. However, it's going to be an arduous task following his fallout with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Gachagua is seeking to revenge his impeachment from the DP position. He is consolidating the region to vote against Ruto. On the other hand, Kiharu legislator Ndindi Nyoro is also on a similar mission. However, the two are battling to be regional Kingpins. The former DP is top-notched owing to the ...

What is being witnessed isn't a "virus" in the medical sense, bu it's a wave of xenophobic rhetoric and viral videos that started in South Africa and sparked similar incidents and debates in Kenya in Sept 2026. Here’s what’s happening: 1. South Africa: renewed xenophobic attacks April-May 2026 Mobs in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Eastern Cape attacked foreign nationals and looted foreign-owned businesses. Groups like Operation Dudula led protests blaming migrants for unemployment, crime, and drugs amid 30% unemployment rate. At least 148 migrants have been killed in attacks since 2022, with 2026 called the deadliest year yet. Approximately180,000 Africans were repatriated after April-May protests. Videos of harassment circulated online and South Africa condemned the "viral circulation of fake videos claiming attacks". Kenya’s High Commission in Pretoria issued advisories on May 4, 2026 telling Kenyans to avoid protest areas, carry ID and report incide...

The Maasai Mara is one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife areas. But roads, fences, lodges and other developments are putting serious pressure on it.  How Maasai Mara ecosystem has been encroached 1. Habitat Fragmentation and Blocking of the Wildlife Migration Routes - New roadsand tarmac: The Narok-Sekenani and other roads cut through migration routes. Animals get hit by vehicles and night driving disrupts movement. - Fences and private conservancies: While some conservancies help conservation, too many fences break up the open landscape. Wildebeest, elephants and lions need to move freely between the Mara, Serengeti, Loita Hills, and community lands. - Result: Animals get trapped in smaller areas leading to overgrazing, human-wildlife conflict and less genetic diversity. 2. Overdevelopment of Lodges and Tourism Infrastructure - Too many beds in small area: The Mara Triangle and some conservancies have lodge density limits, but outside them there’s rapid growth. Septic tanks, boreho...

King Mswati III is the King of Eswatini. The practice of him marrying "virgin maidens" is closely knit to Eswatini culture and tradition, and not just personal preference. Everything about the Culture 1. Cultural Tradition : Umchwasho and Umkhosi woMhlanga Eswatini has two big cultural practices linked to this: - Umchwasho / Reed Dance (Umkhosi woMhlanga)   This is an annual ceremony where tens of thousands of unmarried, childless young women "maidens" from across Eswatini go to the Queen Mother's palace. They cut reeds and present them to the Queen Mother.   During this time, participating girls are expected to be virgins and wear no tops as a sign of purity.  - Choosing a wife     After the Reed Dance, it’s traditional for the King to select a new wife from the maidens who participated. The selection is public and seen as a great honor for the girl and her family. 2. Why Virginity is Emphasized In Swazi culture: - Purity and lineage: Virginity i...

Political leaders, majorly drawn from the opposition, gathered at Kitale, Trans Nzoia County on Sunday August 23, 2023 to commemorate the life and times of the late Michael Kijana Wamalwa. Leaders who graced the occasion included former Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta, Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper Leader), Justin Muturi (DP Leader), Dr. Fred Matiang'i, Martha Karua, Charity Ngilu and Eugine Wamalwa. Michael Kijana Wamalwa served as Kenya's eighth Vice President under the leadership of President Mwai Kibaki. He was the Ford Kenya Chairman, having inherited the seat after the demise of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga in 1994. He died on the 23rd of August 2003, at the age of 59 years, while receiving treatment at Royal Free Hospital in London. The late Wamalwa is remembered for his unmatched leadership qualities, excellent mastery of the Queen's language, a great orator and being too honest to the point of naivety. Wamalwa's clarion call for a united opposition made it possible to dislod...