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Steve Mkawale

Nakuru becomes new battleground as UDA moves to counter Gachagua's forays

By Steve Mkawale   2026-01-27 13:08:27

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s planned tour of Nakuru County has triggered a series of high-level political “consultative meetings” among UDA politicians.

Rifts emerge as political alliances in Nakuru face Damacus moment

By Steve Mkawale   2026-02-08 07:00:00

The 2013 political pact between Kalenjin and Kikuyu communities living in Nakuru County faces a litmus test due to escalating spats between leaders from both sides

Young Turks vs Old Guard: How youth uprising is shaking country's politics

By Steve Mkawale   2026-02-15 08:20:00

Ahead of the 2027 elections, seasoned Kenyan leaders are clashing with youth activists as political mobilisation and alliance-building intensifies.

Nakuru misses out as Kiambu bags Sh1.6bn World Bank cash

By Steve Mkawale   2026-02-23 06:00:00

Of the Sh6.7 billion World Bank funds for the Kenya Urban Support Programme allocated across 35 counties and 62 municipalities, Kiambu received the largest share.

MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash

By Steve Mkawale   2026-02-28 21:20:37

"The helicopter and briefly, because of bad weather, and then after a short while, took off," he said.

'Ngong': The fearless, controversial MP

By Steve Mkawale   2026-03-01 09:40:00

Ngeno, popularly known as ‘Ngong’, was serving his third term in Parliament. He was a fiery and often controversial politician, known for frequent run-ins with the law and his party leadership.

Election 2027: Why Governor Kihika is walking a tight rope

By Steve Mkawale   2026-04-20 09:40:00

Governor Susan Kihika’s re-election bid in Nakuru is under threat as the breakdown of the Kikuyu–Kalenjin political alliance reshapes local power dynamics.

Rights group opposes Ruto's support for Justice Ndung'u's ICC position

By Steve Mkawale   2026-05-12 13:33:50

The Geneva-based Institute of Human Rights has criticised President William Ruto’s efforts to back Supreme Court Justice Njoki Ndung’u for a position on the ICC bench.

Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui plots 2027 political comeback

By Steve Mkawale   2026-05-14 18:42:28

Lee Kinyanjui has triggered a flurry of speculation through a social media post, signalling a calculated political manoeuvre ahead of the 2027 General Election.

How transporters' strike, demos threw more fuel to ethnic flames

By Steve Mkawale   2026-05-21 06:15:00

Politicians have characterised the fuel strike as sabotage by a certain community. Analysts have warned that tribal exchanges could push the country to the brink.

Tragedy as dorm fire kills at least 10 students at Utumishi Girls High School

By Steve Mkawale   2026-05-28 07:34:15

At least 10 students at Utumishi Girls High School in Gilgil, Nakuru County, have died in a dormitory fire that broke out at about 2.00 am. 

Inferno in our schools: Kenya's long trail of dormitory deaths

By Steve Mkawale   2026-05-28 09:51:36

As we mourn the death of at least 10 students at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, we reflect on some of the darkest moments in our educational history.

What we know about Utumishi Girls dorm fire

By Steve Mkawale   2026-05-28 10:19:43

The death toll from  Utumishi Girls Academy fire has risen to 15 following the tragic incident that occurred in the early hours of Thursday.

PHOTOS: Tears, pain at Utumishi Girls as parents face aftermath of fatal fire

By Steve Mkawale   2026-05-28 12:15:13

The Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire has claimed 16 lives, with families left in anguish as authorities work to identify victims and investigate the cause.