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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer, Marjan Hussein Marjan, has stepped down. Marjan’s exit was announced on Tuesday evening by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, who said it followed a mutual…
Former ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has declared that his personal net worth stands at approximately Sh1 billion. Owalo made the revelation during an interview with Citizen TV on Sunday, February 1. Although he did not disclose his…
Felix Koskei, the incumbent Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, is arguably one of the most powerful government officials. Koskei was appointed as Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service by President William Ruto in October 2022,…
Supreme Court Judge Ibrahim Mohammed is dead. His death was announced by the Judiciary, stating that Mohammed passed away on Wednesday, December 17, at the Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, after a long battle with illness. “On behalf of the…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s wife, Joyce Gatiria, has for years maintained a low profile despite being Kenya’s second lady. Joyce has appeared on few public occasions since Kindiki’s entry into politics, defying the norm where second…
Advocate Ndegwa Njiru is a household name in the Kenya’s legal field and one of the most sough-after lawyers especially in high- profile matters and impeachment cases. He has participated in impeachment cases involving various government…
Citizen TV news presenter Jamila Mohammed is one of the talented female journalists in Kenya’s media industry, known for her expertise in anchoring prime-time news, moderating high-profile political debates, and steering national…
Dr. Johansen Oduor is Kenya’s chief government pathologist, a position he has held since September 2013. He is known for leading investigations on deaths that have taken place under circumstances that require legal scrutiny. Narrating his…
Susan Auma Mang’eni is the Principal Secretary of the State Department of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Mang’eni was appointed as a PS in the Ministry of Cooperative and MSMES by President William Ruto in November 2022. She…
George Koimburi is a Kenyan politician currently serving as Juja Member of Parliament following his victory in the 2022 general elections. The MP has been in the spotlight severally, not just for his political grit, but also for his…
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Paul Ongili, popularly known as Babu Owino, has opened up on the difficult life experiences that forced him to study law despite having other degrees. Speaking after becoming an Advocate of the High Court…
Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen is a Kenyan politician currently serving as the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration. Murkomen was appointed to his current role on December 19, 2024, by President William…
Agather Atuhaire is a Ugandan lawyer, human rights defender, and freelance journalist known for her fearless fight against corruption. Born in 1988, Agather’s early life was marked by hardship, growing up with an alcoholic and violent…
David Kenani Maraga is a renowned Kenyan lawyer and Jurist. The former Chief Justice of Kenya was the 14th Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya from October 2016 until his retirement in January 2021. Born in…
Alfred Nganga Mutua is a renowned Kenyan journalist turned politician, currently serving as the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection. Born in 1970 in Masii town, Machakos county, Mutua attended Dagoretti High School for his…
David Ndii, the chairperson of the Presidential Council of Economic Advisers, is one of the ‘big men’ in Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Administration. The celebrated author, economist, and columnist is known for his wide usage of social media…
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya is one of the most vocal and best-performing politicians in the country. A recent survey by research firm Infotrak ranked Salasya the 5th best-performing MP in the country, with a score of 61…
Risper Genga Ohaga is a trailblazer in the corporate world. In 2020, she became the first African woman to hold the position of Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at East African Breweries Limited (EABL), a position she holds to date.…
For two decades, Angela Ambitho has been a force to reckon with in Kenya’s research and opinion polling industry. She is the founder and CEO of InfoTrak Research and Consulting Ltd, a company that is headquartered in Nairobi and has…
Located in Parklands, the Nairobi Museum of Illusions belongs to a string of 58 privately owned illusionary museums across the globe. Jonathan Cooper is the brains behind the museum, serving as the chain’s global CEO. The idea of starting…
The name Dama Wa Mobile Spares is not new to many Kenyans. Many people know her as one of the most vivacious entrepreneurs in the country, with some speculating that that she controls a large chunk of the mobile phone spare parts business…
Sammy Subu is the co-founder of the online marketplace, Soko Huru. Biggest decision: In 2013, I quit employment to venture into entrepreneurship. I did not make the jump overnight. I carried out intense research that gave me the…
Linda Chepkwony is the founder and managing director of Kyle & Ibrahim Limited, and the founder of the Abraham Lincoln Youth Initiative. Kyle & Ibrahim Limited is an export firm based in Nairobi. Greatest milestone: This has been the…
Best businesses to start in Nyanza: Mr Daniel Okal felt challenged when a group of elders from his village visited him in Nairobi in 2014 and asked him to vie for a political seat in 2017 so that he could help young people from his home…
