Serfine Achieng
117 Articles
A lifetime of battles: Raila Odinga's five stabs at the presidency
Despite being celebrated as a fierce pro-democracy campaigner, a champion of reforms, and a fountain of the political career of many leaders, Raila never achieved his goal of becoming Kenya's president, making valiant efforts five times. ...
Mandera: Joy as five chiefs abducted by Al-Shabaab in February reunited with their families
It was a moment of relief, joy, and excitement for everyone involved. The former hostages describing it as bittersweet; joy mixed with pain. The trauma of their captivity remains deeply etched in their consciousness..=
'Panga Boys' strike again: Machete-wielding gang attacks residents, robs businesses in Kwale
Amateur video footage clearly shows how the rowdy youth stormed several businesses in Msambweni, creating panic and escalating tension in the area.The notorious gang has long been known for terrorizing residents with a string of criminal activities. Among their latest...
We will deal with these criminals: Felix Koskei says on banditry in North Rift
Speaking at a Thanksgiving event at Koloa Secondary School, Koskei affirmed that the government will do all it can to redeem the region which has been turned into a valley of death by bandits.
Gov't races against time to ensure smooth Grade 9 transition to senior school
CS Ogamba announced that senior school categorization is complete, with transition guidelines to follow after a nationwide stakeholder engagement launched on Friday.The ministry also plans to fund the construction of 1,600 laboratories starting in July.
Private hospitals lift SHA boycott after Ruto’s NHIF claims pledge
President Ruto directed the payment of the now defunct NHIF claims for facilities owed below Ksh.10 million.He noted that hospitals with claims above Ksh.10 million will undergo a verification exercise that should be completed within 90 days, after which a paymen...
Catholic Bishops slam politicians over early campaigns
The clerics say the new wave of political realignments and premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections are diverting attention from national development.
CS Murkomen says several arrested over dumping of waste at Kenya Power offices
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says investigations into the incident will continue and a comprehensive report will be submitted to Parliament, warning that those found culpable will face the full force of the law.
Sudan slams Kenya for hosting RSF militants, says no justification for Ruto's action
Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday rejected the defence mounted by Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi for hosting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Nairobi as they seek to establish a parallel government.
Relief for HIV patients after Trump announces limited waiver for USAID programs
Homa Bay County Chief Officer for Medical Services, Dr. Kevin Osuri, however confirmed that the waiver, which lapsed on April 19, 2025, has left a huge staffing gap and uncertainty over the other programs that remain frozen.