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The USIU dropout who traded the lecture hall for his father’s shop and built a watch empire
When Al-anwar Hassanali, an entrepreneur in Kenya’s watch industry, told his father he wanted to drop out of university to pursue business, his father gave him one ultimatum. Hassanali says he was worried that his father was spending so much on his school fees yet getting so little in return. PRIME Why rich Kenyans are investing in watches above Sh1 million PRIME From games to business: The firm transforming Kenyan sports into lucrative ventures Login to join the discussion Don't have an account?
Inside Gachagua, Sifuna Wamunyoro meeting to shape opposition’s 2027 game plan
The Opposition has begun negotiations to settle on a joint presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the August 10, 2027 General Election, with less than 10 months remaining before the polls. The push for a common candidate follows a meeting on Tuesday between leaders allied to Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi faction at Wamunyoro in Nyeri County.
Inside Gachagua, Sifuna Wamunyoro meeting to shape opposition’s 2027 game plan
The Opposition has begun negotiations to settle on a joint presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the August 10, 2027 General Election, with less than 10 months remaining before the polls. The push for a common candidate follows a meeting on Tuesday between leaders allied to Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi faction at Wamunyoro in Nyeri County.
Billions in debts, bloated workforce and poor services: Report lays bare rot in Coast region water firms facing shutdown
What you need to know: The ballooning debt, which continues to accrue interest, are loans taken by the agency from development partners. Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company is grappling with historical debts amounting to Sh1.47 billion. Billions in debts, millions lost in unbilled water and high employee costs continue to dog Coast region water companies with most staring at shutting down, a new report has revealed.
Billions in debts, bloated workforce and poor services: Report lays bare rot in Coast region water firms facing shutdown
What you need to know: The ballooning debt, which continues to accrue interest, are loans taken by the agency from development partners. Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company is grappling with historical debts amounting to Sh1.47 billion. Billions in debts, millions lost in unbilled water and high employee costs continue to dog Coast region water companies with most staring at shutting down, a new report has revealed.
Rejected book sparks a publishing business
What you need to know: Mystery Publishers was established to offer an alternative, helping writers produce professional books while retaining ownership of their work. The company has since published authors from Kenya and countries including Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Many authors can identify with the frustration Vincent de Paul faced when trying to find a publisher for his manuscript. No publisher was willing to take his manuscript.
Rejected book sparks a publishing business
What you need to know: Mystery Publishers was established to offer an alternative, helping writers produce professional books while retaining ownership of their work. The company has since published authors from Kenya and countries including Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Many authors can identify with the frustration Vincent de Paul faced when trying to find a publisher for his manuscript. No publisher was willing to take his manuscript.
After Raila: Noisy and messy battle for a new Nyanza political kingpin Original
For nearly four decades, Raila Amolo Odinga dominated Luo Nyanza politics, building a following that survived five unsuccessful presidential bids. A year after his death, the community remains divided over his successor, with divisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) threatening its future ahead of the 2027 General Election.
11 'illegal' hires, one dominant ethnic group: Senate probes Namata over jobs Original
The Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (Namata) hired 11 people without advertising for the jobs, a Parliamentary inquiry has revealed. The authority advertised for 32 positions but ended up recruiting 43 individuals without subjecting the additional staff to a competitive process, which would have given others an opportunity to apply for the jobs.
Usuhuba wa Matiang’i na Nyoro waibua maswali
IKIWA imesalia chini ya miezi 10 kabla ya Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027, upinzani unaendelea kukabiliwa na mashaka kuhusu viongozi wasioaminika ndani ya kambi hiyo, huku mvutano kuhusu mgombea wake wa urais ukiendelea. Mashaka hayo yamezidi baada ya Mbunge wa Kiharu Ndindi Nyoro na aliyekuwa Waziri wa Usalama wa Ndani, Dkt Fred Matiang’i, kujitokeza kupinga madai yanayotilia shaka uaminifu wao ndani ya upinzani.
Usuhuba wa Matiang’i na Nyoro waibua maswali
IKIWA imesalia chini ya miezi 10 kabla ya Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027, upinzani unaendelea kukabiliwa na mashaka kuhusu viongozi wasioaminika ndani ya kambi hiyo, huku mvutano kuhusu mgombea wake wa urais ukiendelea. Mashaka hayo yamezidi baada ya Mbunge wa Kiharu Ndindi Nyoro na aliyekuwa Waziri wa Usalama wa Ndani, Dkt Fred Matiang’i, kujitokeza kupinga madai yanayotilia shaka uaminifu wao ndani ya upinzani.
Matiang’i, Nyoro close ranks as they fight off questions on ‘loyalty’ to United Opposition
With under 10 months to the 2027 elections, the United Opposition continues to grapple with suspicion of growing infiltration within its ranks by the government as time ticks on on who its presidential flagbearer will be. The growing mistrust has seen two members of the United Opposition -- Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i – come out strongly to dismiss critics who questioned their loyalty to the United Opposition’s cause.
Matiang’i, Nyoro close ranks as they fight off questions on ‘loyalty’ to United Opposition
With under 10 months to the 2027 elections, the United Opposition continues to grapple with suspicion of growing infiltration within its ranks by the government as time ticks on on who its presidential flagbearer will be. The growing mistrust has seen two members of the United Opposition -- Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i – come out strongly to dismiss critics who questioned their loyalty to the United Opposition’s cause.
Book exposes why Kenya's insurance industry faces trust crisis
The insurance industry in Kenya has evolved significantly in the last two decades recording notable gains to become an indispensable component during life’s uncertainties. Designed to provide a safety net during uncertain times, insurance companies offer a diverse range of products to meet the needs of individuals and businesses. However, challenges such as low penetration, fraud, and solvency issues continue to impact the sector’s stability.
How counties buried Sh4.2 billion under ‘other expenses’ Original
In the accounting world, “other expenses” is used to describe spending too small to deserve its own mention as an independent budget item. But in Kenya’s counties, the same term has become a bucket collecting billions, and a fresh report shows it could have become a loophole for avoiding accountability in spending.
Magavana wanane walemewa na madeni ya mabilioni waliyorithi kutoka kwa watangulizi wao
HabariHabari MsetoHabari za Kitaifa Magavana wanane walemewa na madeni ya mabilioni waliyorithi kutoka kwa watangulizi wao Na COLLINS OMULO October 1st, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 RIPOTI mpya ya Mdhibiti wa Bajeti imeibua wasiwasi kuhusu ongezeko la madeni katika serikali za kaunti, huku magavana wanane wa muhula wao wa kwanza wakishindwa kulipa yale ya zamani ya thamani ya zaidi ya Sh70.2 bilioni waliyorithi kutoka kwa waliowatangulia.
Magavana wanane walemewa na madeni ya mabilioni waliyorithi kutoka kwa watangulizi wao
RIPOTI mpya ya Mdhibiti wa Bajeti imeibua wasiwasi kuhusu ongezeko la madeni katika serikali za kaunti, huku magavana wanane wa muhula wao wa kwanza wakishindwa kulipa yale ya zamani ya thamani ya zaidi ya Sh70.2 bilioni waliyorithi kutoka kwa waliowatangulia.
Revealed: Counties made Sh8.3bn manual payments outside payroll systems Original
What you need to know: Counties paid at least Sh8.3 billion in salaries using manual payrolls and avoiding approved digital systems. Some counties paid staff using vouchers; a move prone to abuse through possible payment of ghost workers. The manual payrolls were mostly used to pay casual staff and process top-up allowances. County governments paid at least Sh8.3 billion in salaries using manual payrolls, avoiding approved digital systems implemented years ago in a move aimed at curbing fraud.
Why Kenya’s suicide numbers don’t add up Original
What you need to know: The Health ministry’s 2023 policy paper showed that suicide deaths for men were five times higher than those for women. Kenya does not know exactly how many of her citizens die by suicide each year. On Wednesday, Youth Affairs CS Salim Mvurya appeared before the Senate in Kilifi and said that available government data shows that between 400 and 500 Kenyans die by suicide each year.
Missing files, diversion of funds: Inside ‘dog’s life’ of Kilifi suppliers owed Sh10.7bn
What you need to know: For some suppliers and contractors, the debts stretch back to 2015. The suppliers say they have been forced to chase missing documents as contractors complain of being taxed on money they have never received. There are allegations that some county officials are involved in the same businesses as the suppliers they are supposed to pay. For three years, Salim Mwangome helped keep Kilifi County officials in the air.
Missing files, diversion of funds: Inside ‘dog’s life’ of Kilifi suppliers owed Sh10.7bn
What you need to know: For some suppliers and contractors, the debts stretch back to 2015. The suppliers say they have been forced to chase missing documents as contractors complain of being taxed on money they have never received. There are allegations that some county officials are involved in the same businesses as the suppliers they are supposed to pay. For three years, Salim Mwangome helped keep Kilifi County officials in the air.
Kanyotu land battle: DNA, DCI report at centre of Sh10bn property Original
A Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) report, DNA test results and court orders could unlock a Sh10 billion land battle in the family of former spy chief James Kanyotu. On one side of the tussle for the Two Rivers Crescent Estate land are plot owners and a section of the family. Ms Margaret Nyakinyua Murigu and Mr Willy Kihara Kanyotu sit on the other side.
Kilifi owes suppliers Sh10.7bn: Senators want 'defiant' governor Mung'aro to explain why
What you need to know: The county government also owes its staff Sh1.2 billion in unremitted statutory deductions deducted from their payslips but not remitted. Governor Mung’aro told the committee chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’ that he is “sick” and unable to attend the meeting.
Kilifi owes suppliers Sh10.7bn: Senators want 'defiant' governor Mung'aro to explain why
What you need to know: The county government also owes its staff Sh1.2 billion in unremitted statutory deductions deducted from their payslips but not remitted. Governor Mung’aro told the committee chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’ that he is “sick” and unable to attend the meeting.
Nairobi International Book Fair targets 60,000 visitors Original
It is that time of the year when schools across the country are gearing up for end-of-year examinations — and Nairobi is also preparing for its biggest celebration of books. The 27th Nairobi International Book Fair (NIBF), organised by the Kenya Publishers Association (KPA), opens at the Sarit Expo Centre next Wednesday, September 23, running until Sunday, September 27.
Israeli millionaire, 1970s plan and how Tassia became Nairobi’s ‘next Pipeline’ Original
What you need to know: Chaos and disorder are creeping into Tassia, with informal settlements, mostly made up of iron sheets, timber and cardboard, mushrooming. Insecurity is high and burglary is becoming common in Tassia, the roads are dilapidated and fresh water is becoming a dream for residents. Tassia estate was meant to be the future of urban order in middle-income neighbourhoods as part of Nairobi’s reimagined Eastlands frontier in the 1970s.
Rallies of death: 11 killed in political violence since February Original
What you need to know: At least 11 people have lost their lives in violence linked to political rallies since February. The deaths have occurred in Nairobi, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Kisii, Vihiga, Kajiado and Embu. The victims were killed or fatally injured in shootings, stabbings, mob attacks, clashes involving police and incidents arising from disorder at political gatherings.
2027 race against time for IEBC: Countdown begins Original
The 2027 General Election has entered a new phase with the political class now operating against a fixed legal clock. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Monday formally set the country on the road to the August 10, 2027 polls, gazetting the election notice. This activated a series of constitutional and statutory deadlines that will now govern campaigns, political party nominations, voter registration, election offences and the participation of public officers.
Abautani nyingi za Ruto zaibua maswali iwapo ni mbinu ya kusaka uungwaji
RAIS William Ruto amekuwa akitoa matamshi ambayo yanaonekana kuridhisha umma kwenye mikutano kisha kauli hizo zinabadilishwa kutokana na sera kuzimwa na sera ya serikali kukinzana na matamshi hayo. Matamshi mengi ya Rais William Ruto katika mikutano ya kisiasa na kubadilishwa kwa baadhi ya sera na maagizo ya serikali kumeibua maswali kuhusu iwapo utawala wake unaendeshwa zaidi na malengo ya kisiasa kuliko utoaji wa huduma kwa wananchi.
Abautani nyingi za Ruto zaibua maswali iwapo ni mbinu ya kusaka uungwaji
Habari za Kitaifa Abautani nyingi za Ruto zaibua maswali iwapo ni mbinu ya kusaka uungwaji Na COLLINS OMULO September 10th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 3 RAIS William Ruto amekuwa akitoa matamshi ambayo yanaonekana kuridhisha umma kwenye mikutano kisha kauli hizo zinabadilishwa kutokana na sera kuzimwa na sera ya serikali kukinzana na matamshi hayo.
Under pressure: Election stakes force Ruto U-turns Original
What you need to know: Ruto has in recent months reversed, softened or revised a series of government decisions. A string of reversals and softened directives is raising questions about whether the President’s policy agenda is being reshaped by public anger. The latest example is the hasty reversal of a KRA decision to raise the minimum customs benchmark for consolidated cargo.
Senate report exposes burden crushing sugar farmers Original
For generations, sugarcane farming has been the economic backbone for thousands of families in Western Kenya, acting as a source of livelihoods for thousands of people while also contributing to the national economy. In Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Kisumu, and Migori, large- and small-scale farmers reaped from cane, and spawned dozens of indirect businesses in those regions. Not anymore.
Senate report exposes burden crushing sugar farmers
For generations, sugarcane farming has been the economic backbone for thousands of families in Western Kenya, acting as a source of livelihoods for thousands of people while also contributing to the national economy. In Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Kisumu, and Migori, large- and small-scale farmers reaped from cane, and spawned dozens of indirect businesses in those regions. Not anymore.
IG Kanja bombshell: Why 'rogue' governors remain beyond my reach
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has blamed a possible infiltration of government intelligence by ‘rogue’ governors to avoid arrest by the National Police Service for snubbing Parliamentary summonses. The police boss had come under fire from senators after failing to arrest and produce Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo before the Senate despite a warrant of arrest against the county boss.
IG Kanja bombshell: Why 'rogue' governors remain beyond my reach
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has blamed a possible infiltration of government intelligence by ‘rogue’ governors to avoid arrest by the National Police Service for snubbing Parliamentary summonses. The police boss had come under fire from senators after failing to arrest and produce Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo before the Senate despite a warrant of arrest against the county boss.
Former MPs in the race for parliamentary commissioner post
The Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) has blocked an attempt by some six male applicants to be considered for the vacant position of a female non-Member of Parliament (MP) at the commission. Former MPs Dennitah Ghati, Professor Jacqueline Oduol, Fatuma Ibrahim Ali and Sunjeev Kaur Birdi are among the 12 female applicants shortlisted for the position.
Former MPs in the race for parliamentary commissioner post
The Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) has blocked an attempt by some six male applicants to be considered for the vacant position of a female non-Member of Parliament (MP) at the commission. Former MPs Dennitah Ghati, Professor Jacqueline Oduol, Fatuma Ibrahim Ali and Sunjeev Kaur Birdi are among the 12 female applicants shortlisted for the position.
No water, few nurses, broken machines: Inside Northern Kenya's health crisis
A report by the Senate has revealed a broken healthcare system in Mandera, Wajir and Marsabit Counties, littered with grounded ambulances, broken down dialysis machines and shortage of critical staff and essential drugs. According to the report, health facilities in Mandera and Wajir are also grappling with acute water scarcity, while in Marsabit County, some of the facilities lack bathrooms inside female wards and have no clean water points.
No water, few nurses, broken machines: Inside Northern Kenya's health crisis
A report by the Senate has revealed a broken healthcare system in Mandera, Wajir and Marsabit Counties, littered with grounded ambulances, broken down dialysis machines and shortage of critical staff and essential drugs. According to the report, health facilities in Mandera and Wajir are also grappling with acute water scarcity, while in Marsabit County, some of the facilities lack bathrooms inside female wards and have no clean water points.
Uchaguzi wa 2027 utakuwa ghali zaidi katika historia ya Kenya
Habari Uchaguzi wa 2027 utakuwa ghali zaidi katika historia ya Kenya Na COLLINS OMULO August 30th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 UCHAGUZI Mkuu wa 2027 unatarajiwa kuwa ghali zaidi katika historia ya Kenya, huku makadirio yakionyesha kuwa serikali, vyama vya kisiasa na wagombea watatumia zaidi ya Sh272 bilioni katika mchakato mzima wa uchaguzi.
Uchaguzi wa 2027 utakuwa ghali zaidi katika historia ya Kenya
Habari Uchaguzi wa 2027 utakuwa ghali zaidi katika historia ya Kenya Na COLLINS OMULO August 30th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 UCHAGUZI Mkuu wa 2027 unatarajiwa kuwa ghali zaidi katika historia ya Kenya, huku makadirio yakionyesha kuwa serikali, vyama vya kisiasa na wagombea watatumia zaidi ya Sh272 bilioni katika mchakato mzima wa uchaguzi.
Kenya’s most expensive election: The billions behind the 2027 power struggle
Kenya’s elections have always come with their own soundtrack. Songs, riddles and slogans have become campaign staples, from “Unbwogable” in 2002 to “Chungwa” in 2007 and “Tibim” in 2017, capturing the mood and energy of each political moment. The projected bill raises a familiar question: what does Kenya’s election machinery cost the public, and what does that spending buy voters in return?
Kenya’s most expensive election: The billions behind the 2027 power struggle
Kenya’s elections have always come with their own soundtrack. Songs, riddles and slogans have become campaign staples, from “Unbwogable” in 2002 to “Chungwa” in 2007 and “Tibim” in 2017, capturing the mood and energy of each political moment. The projected bill raises a familiar question: what does Kenya’s election machinery cost the public, and what does that spending buy voters in return?
Sh38.8m Nyandarua spending under EACC probe
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched investigations into alleged financial misappropriation running into millions of shillings in the administration of Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha. The investigation follows a whistleblower's report alleging that Sh38.8 million allocated to the Youth Affairs, Sports and Innovation department in the financial year ended June 30, 2025, cannot be accounted for.
Jacinta Mwatela: Reggae lover who helped unearth Kenya’s biggest scandals
Dressed in a yellow, polka dots top and a navy blue bucket hat, accentuated by a beaded necklace, Jacinta Wanjala Mwatela shuffles from one song to another from legendary Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley in a smooth, silky voice belying her age. Without skipping a beat, she sprightly hums over the lyrics as her eyes light up through her spectacles, bringing out a youthful vibrancy not usual for a 72-year-old.
The many adventures of MP Kaluma’s loose tongue
On paper, Homa Bay Town MP George Peter Opondo Kaluma is a lawyer, legal educator and a member of the esteemed National Assembly’s Speaker’s panel. His bio on X reads: MP. Human Rights/Governance/Pro-Life Advocate. Teacher. Husband. Father. Mentor. He also earned his education at some of the well-respected institutions in the country, including St Joseph’s School Rapogi and the University of Nairobi. But when the 50-year-old opens his mouth, his critics are left with many unanswered questions.
From Gachagua to Duale: Inside NCIC's widening hate speech net
What you need to know: NCIC is investigating several politicians over alleged hate speech, ethnic profiling and incitement. The commission wants the former deputy president to explain remarks made at rallies in Vihiga, Kisii and Meru. NCIC says it is conscious of the risks but insists investigations must meet the evidentiary threshold required for prosecution.
County political feuds force governors to rethink running mates
Several governors seeking re-election are facing a tough balancing act in their bid to retain their seats as they scramble to find new running mates with 2027 elections just under a year away. Some 10 county chiefs find themselves in a tight political spot having either fallen out or faced frosty relations with their deputies who played crucial roles in their ascent to power in the 2022 General Election.
Ndoa baridi za magavana na manaibu wao uchaguzi 2027 ukibisha
Siasa Ndoa baridi za magavana na manaibu wao uchaguzi 2027 ukibisha Na COLLINS OMULO August 20th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 MAGAVANA kadhaa wanaowania muhula wa pili wanakabiliwa na kibarua kigumu cha kutafuta manaibu wapya baada ya uhusiano wao na waliowasaidia kushinda uchaguzi wa 2022 kuvurugika. Takriban magavana 10 wamejipata katika hali hii huku uchaguzi wa 2027 ukikaribia, na sasa wanatafuta washirika wapya watakaowasaidia kuhifadhi viti vyao.
Ndimi za moto za wanasiasa zaanza kuwaka na kuzua hofu ya chuki, ukabila na ghasia
KENYA inaelekea Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027 huku ndimi za moto za wanasiasa zikianza kuwaka, hali inayozua hofu ya kuibuka kwa siasa za chuki, ukabila na ghasia. Tume ya Kitaifa ya Uwiano na Utangamano (NCIC) imeanza kuchunguza matamshi ya viongozi mbalimbali ambayo inasema yanaweza kuchochea migawanyiko ya kikabila, ghasia au kuvuruga amani nchini.
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