Embu County is currently at the center of a brewing political and legal storm following a startling admission by Governor Cecily Mbarire. During a high-stakes hearing before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) on January 28, 2026, the Governor confirmed that her administration diverted Ksh 10 million originally earmarked for a critical development project… Continue reading The Sh10 Million “Boda Boda” Diversion: Governor Cecily Mbarire Under Fire
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Cate Waruguru: The “Mama Simba” of Laikipia and Her New Political Frontier
In the fast-shifting landscape of Kenyan politics, few figures are as resilient and vocal as Hon. Catherine "Cate" Waruguru. Known popularly as "Mama Simba" (The Lioness) for her fierce debating style and unwavering defense of her constituents, Waruguru has once again signaled that she is far from finished with her mission for the people of… Continue reading Cate Waruguru: The “Mama Simba” of Laikipia and Her New Political Frontier
The Fight for the Seat: Leonard Wamuthendeโs High-Stakes Legal Battle
For Leonard "Leo Wa Mลฉthende" Wamuthende, the victory lap following the November 27, 2025, Mbeere North by-election has moved from the dusty campaign trails of Embu to the sterile corridors of justice. As of January 15, 2026, the newly elected Member of Parliament finds himself at the High Court of Embu, not as a legislator debating policy,… Continue reading The Fight for the Seat: Leonard Wamuthendeโs High-Stakes Legal Battle
What the Safaricom PLC Share Sale Means for Kenya
The recent sale of Kenyan government shares in Safaricom PLC has sent ripples through the financial markets and sparked considerable discussion about its implications for the nation. Safaricom, a telecommunications giant and a cornerstone of the Kenyan economy, has long been a key player, and any significant shift in its ownership structure warrants a closer… Continue reading What the Safaricom PLC Share Sale Means for Kenya
Mali Plunged into Mourning as Plane Crash Claims Lives of Two Senior Ministers
Plane crash site earlier today,Mali BAMAKO, Mali โ A wave of shock and grief has swept across Mali today, August 6, 2025, after a military transport plane carrying a high-level government delegation crashed in the country's volatile central region, killing all 11 people on board, including two prominent government ministers. The aircraft, a CASA C-295… Continue reading Mali Plunged into Mourning as Plane Crash Claims Lives of Two Senior Ministers
