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Kakamega Senator Dr. Bonnie Khalwale asked President William Ruto not to attend the burial of his late wife, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Malinya in Ikolomani Constituency, Kakamega County—turning the funeral into a politically charged event. Gloria, Khalwale’s third wife, born 1981, mother of eight of his 17 children, died suddenly on August 15, 2026, after collapsing from a heart attack/cardiac arrest.  Khalwale, a medical doctor, said he tried to resuscitate her before she was taken to Mukumu Hospital, where she died. Her body arrived home on Thursday, August 20, amid a large procession; Khalwale personally marked and cleared the grave site in line with Luhya customs, typically on the left side of the house in polygamous homesteads. The service was led by the Catholic Church.a Political remarks Speaking at the burial, Khalwale said Ruto had sought to attend and, via aide Farouk Kibet, requested landing coordinates for the presidential aircraft. Khalwa...

U.S President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social declaring an “ECONOMIC D-DAY” against Iran and warning that any country providing it a “lifeline” would face severe economic consequences. Key points from the announcement Trump said Iran had “failed to take” opportunities for a deal and that the U.S. would pursue “the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY” involving “Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale." He specifically stated: “ANY country that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports or government entities to provide any type of lifeline to Iran will itself face TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences.” He called for an immediate end to activities including “Oil smuggling, swap lines, cash transfers, exchange houses, ship registries, front companies,” adding “You know who you are,” and urged U.S. allies to join in isolating Iran. No specific new measures, timelines, targeted countries, or legal mechanisms were detailed in th...

Education CS Julius Ogamba while appearing before the National Assembly on 19 August 2026 clarified official school hours for day public and private basic education institutions under Regulation 84 of the Basic Education Regulations, 2015. Key points from his statement: Earliest permissible reporting time: No day institution may require learners to report earlier than 7:15 a.m. This is the earliest allowed arrival time and not a mandatory reporting time. Learners may arrive earlier voluntarily, but schools cannot demand it. Official class/instruction hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Co-curricular activities: 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. These rules apply to both public and private day schools. The distinction is important: arriving at 7:15 a.m. is for settling in; formal classroom teaching starts at 8:00 a.m. This reaffirms existing regulations amid concerns that some schools were forcing learners to report as early as 5–6 a.m. (or earlier) for remedial classes or other activ...

President William Ruto, who rose through Youth for KANU ’92 (YK’92)—the well-resourced youth mobilisation outfit that helped Daniel arap Moi win Kenya’s first multiparty election in 1992—has repeatedly been described by analysts and media as drawing on that era’s playbook and broader Moi-era tactics. YK’92 Background and Ruto’s Role In 1992, facing the end of one-party rule and a fragmented but energised opposition, Moi’s KANU created YK’92 (led by Cyrus Jirongo, with involvement from Moi family members and others).  It targeted unemployed youth and the informal sector with promises of opportunity, backed by heavy state resources, cash handouts (the Sh500 note became known as a “Jirongo”), grassroots zoning of strongholds and opposition areas, defections to create momentum, and aggressive mobilisation. Ruto, then in his mid-20s and fresh from the University of Nairobi, served in the secretariat (often described as a disciplined organiser handling minutes and operational work)....

  Activists, led by Julius Kamau, chained themselves to the gate of Jogoo House in Nairobi on Monday, August 17, 2026, demanding the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja. The group of about six activists carried white mock coffins marked “Why kill Kenyans?”, along with placards and crosses.  They highlighted alleged police brutality, abductions, deaths in custody, extrajudicial killings and what they described as the police’s failure to protect Kenyans.  Some reports also linked the protest to recent insecurity and chaos in Homa Bay County. They threw the coffins over the gate into the compound before chaining themselves. Kamau remained attached to the gate for a while, addressing those present and calling for freedom, justice, and equality. He stated: “Siogopi bana, niko tayari kufa nikigania Kenya” (“I’m not afraid, I’m ready to die fighting for Kenya”) and led chants of “We shall overcome.” He also criticized the grabbing of public land and urged Ke...

Kenya government has come up with various financial inclusion measures to benefit workers in the informal sector. Just like formal employees, players in the informal sector are currently able to secure their future through pension schemes.  In the mobile financial inclusive platform, Kenyans are able to join the NSSF Haba Haba, KNEST, Women Enterprise Fund and the Hustler Fund. However, if you want to grow your money, build your financial security and secure your future it's prudent to join the NSSF Haba Haba or KNEST. NSSF Haba Haba NSSF Haba Haba can be accessed through the mobile app or by dialing *254#. It's a voluntary savings and pension scheme meant to help the informal sector workers save consistently for retirement and long-term financial security. It targets the informal sector such as boda boda operators, mama mbogas, farmers, casual labourers and professionals with or without a formal pension scheme. Products available under NSSF Haba Haba include long-term voluntar...

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna who doubles vas Linda Mwananchi leader successfully held a rally in Homa Bay County on Sunday, August 16 2026, despite roadblocks and disruptions. Roads leading into Homa Bay town were blocked early in the morning by large stones and groups of youths. This forced Sifuna and his team to hire a boat to reach the area via Lake Victoria. He posted casually about it, writing something along the lines of “Top of the morning from the beautiful Homa Bay! Ati wameblock barabara? Tuonane shortly." Police escorted the convoy. There was a confrontation in Ndhiwa where officers used teargas to disperse youths who pelted vehicles with stones, briefly delaying the group.  The team pressed on and held the main event in Nyandiwa, where residents gave them a warm reception that brought parts of the area to a standstill. Sifuna was joined by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and other Linda Mwananchi leaders. He thanked the crowd, pledged to return, “We will be bac...