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Inside Jirongo’s ‘Savage Politics’: The YouTube platform that kept him politically active

Through the channel, CJ, as he was commonly known, became the host of his show dubbed Savage Politics—a platform for hard-hitting political conversations where he hosted guests.​ Through the channel, CJ, as he was commonly known, became the host of his…

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Questions mount over Jirongo’s death after forensic audit disputes police narrative

Witnesses at the scene described a grisly impact, with the German luxury saloon car suffering catastrophic front-end damage.​ Witnesses at the scene described a grisly impact, with the German luxury saloon car suffering catastrophic front-end damage. Read More

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Matatu-trailer collision in Nyamira leaves eight dead, seven injured

Matatu was travelling from Nairobi to Nyamira and collided head-on with a trailer.​ Matatu was travelling from Nairobi to Nyamira and collided head-on with a trailer. Read More

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Cyrus Jirongo: Brilliant man who lived for politics, money and all the fine things in life

At 35, he was a multi-millionaire with ambitions for the Lugari parliamentary seat. Despite being riddled with bankruptcy cases, Jirongo was generous to a fault.​ At 35, he was a multi-millionaire with ambitions for the Lugari parliamentary seat. Despite being riddled…

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Eritrea formally withdraws from IGAD

IGAD expresses regret over Eritreas withdrawal, says it will continue engaging Asmara to reconsider; Eritrea quit the bloc, arguing it offers no strategic benefit to its members.​ IGAD expresses regret over Eritreas withdrawal, says it will continue engaging Asmara to reconsider;…

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Unfair sack? Why you can’t be compensated before retirement

The Supreme Court has ruled that an employee’s expectation that he or she will be compensated for future earnings and anticipatory salaries is not founded in law.​ The Supreme Court has ruled that an employee’s expectation that he or she will…

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Cyrus Jirongo: A life of wealth, politics, controversy and family

Former Cabinet minister and ex-Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo was a man whose name became synonymous with power, wealth and controversy in Kenyas political landscape.​ Former Cabinet minister and ex-Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo was a man whose name became synonymous with power,…

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Why E is the new A

Perhaps the most symbolic transformation lies in the grading itself, as the once-dreaded E — long associated with failure — has been elevated to represent excellence. ​ Perhaps the most symbolic transformation lies in the grading itself, as the once-dreaded E —…

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Faces of top performers KJSEA

According to the Kenya National Examinations Council, the top performers scored 90 marks and above across all examinable subjects.​ According to the Kenya National Examinations Council, the top performers scored 90 marks and above across all examinable subjects. Read More

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Why Sonko’s political comeback sparks curiosity

Sonko has been in the political cold after being impeached in December 2020.​ Sonko has been in the political cold after being impeached in December 2020. Read More