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Kenya’s 2026 Finance Bill & Sh4.8 Trillion Budget: The Winners, Losers, and John Mbadi’s Delicate Balancing Act

Local Citizen

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi took to the floor of the National Assembly to read Kenya’s highly anticipated 2026/2027 Budget Statement and the accompanying 2026 Finance Bill. Following the intense public pushback and historic lessons learned from previous finance bills, the Treasury is clearly trying to walk a delicate tightrope. Mbadi explicitly stated that… Continue reading Kenya’s 2026 Finance Bill & Sh4.8 Trillion Budget: The Winners, Losers, and John Mbadi’s Delicate Balancing Act

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The Truth on Trial: Why the Mbeere North Scrutiny is a Watershed Moment for Kenyan Democracy

Local Citizen

Newton Kariuki,Mbeere North DP candidate in the Feb 26th by-elections In the corridors of justice, sometimes a single ruling can reverberate far beyond the borders of a single constituency. This week, the High Court of Kenya delivered such a moment. In a decisive move for electoral accountability, Justice Richard Mwongo ordered a full scrutiny and… Continue reading The Truth on Trial: Why the Mbeere North Scrutiny is a Watershed Moment for Kenyan Democracy

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EACC Raids Embu County: The Ksh 95 Million Tender Scandal Explained

Local Citizen

The fight against graft in Kenya’s devolved units took a sharp turn today as detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) descended on Embu County. The multi-agency operation, which began in the early hours of Tuesday, is centered on an alleged Ksh 95 million misappropriation through a web of irregular tenders. This isn't just… Continue reading EACC Raids Embu County: The Ksh 95 Million Tender Scandal Explained

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Opportunity Alert: IEBC is Hiring for ECVR 2026!

Local Citizen

Are you a patriotic Kenyan youth looking to gain hands-on experience while serving your country? The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially announced temporary job openings to support the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise. This 30-day initiative is happening at the ward level, bringing the registration process closer to the people. If… Continue reading Opportunity Alert: IEBC is Hiring for ECVR 2026!

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Iran’s Crisis

Local Citizen

The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East was rewritten on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched a massive, coordinated military offensive against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Codenamed "Operation Epic Fury" by the U.S. and "Operation Roaring Lion" (or Genesis) by Israel, the campaign has fundamentally shifted from the "shadow wars"… Continue reading Iran’s Crisis