
Tom Koech
Senior Editor & Rift Valley Political AnalystFocused on grassroots integrity. Winner of the 2021 Betway Kenya Local Journalist Award. Reach out if you have a local news story that needs an expert media voice.


Erastus Edung Ethekon leads IEBC Team Amid Deep Mistrust
The newly appointed Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), led by Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, officially assumed office on July 11, 2025, facing immense pressure…

Serikali haina nyota! No money for launched multi-billion Nyota youth empowerment program
The Kenyan government’s ambitious National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program, a multi-billion-shilling initiative aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs, is at risk due to a…

Family Seeks Justice for Venice Mokaya’s Electrocution at Summertides, Diani
The family of Venice Kwamboka Mokaya, a 19-year-old who tragically died from electrocution at the Summertides Festival in Diani on July 6, 2025, is demanding…

Kenya Imposes New 20% Excise Duty Buy Now, Pay Later Credit
Kenyans relying on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services like Lipa Mdogo Mdogo and Aspira are facing higher costs following the introduction of a new…

Kenya hit 67% Youth Unemployment Rate Over Failed Ruto’s 4M Job Pledge
Kenya’s youth unemployment crisis, with a staggering 67% unemployment rate among those aged 18–34, has become a flashpoint of public discontent, exacerbating criticism of President…