Raila Odinga was never known for giving handouts at political rallies. He openly denounced tokenism, castigating leaders who paid youths or women to fill venues, cheer them on or heckle rivals. The political culture he publicly disavowed has taken an even more troubling turn.

Across parts of the country, handouts are becoming an expectation, with politicians confronted by groups demanding money before listening to them, allowing them to leave or, in some cases, letting vehicles or helicopters pass.

Read more: https://nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/how-kenya-s-handouts-politics-turned-into-a-monster-out-of-control-5550470

After graduating in 2021, Daniel Kanyoro started a grocery business. One day, he visited a neighbour who reared pigs and chickens on a 100x100m plot. He was immediately motivated and started researching online the cost of production. He set up a pig shelter and purchased sows from Baraka Agriculture College.

“After one month, the sow gave birth to 12 piglets."

In 2024, the number of pigs rose to almost 200. His vision is to rear more than 1,000.

Read more: https://nation.africa/kenya/business/seeds-of-gold/how-one-farmer-built-a-200-pig-empire-from-a-small-plot-in-molo--5549914

Soya bean harvesting season is upon us in Suba North, Homa Bay County, and many farmers are pleased with their decision to grow the crop. The region was previously known for producing maize. Other farmers grew groundnuts.

According to data from KNBS, Homa Bay County is the leading producer of soya beans in Kenya.

Read more: https://nation.africa/kenya/business/seeds-of-gold/homa-bay-farmers-ditch-groundnuts-for-soya-beans-as-demand-rises-5549966

Achieng’ Oneko is a name that may not evoke much attention or recognition among many Kenyans today. Who is he? Where does he come from? What has he done? Or, as some Kenyans tend to ask: why should I know him?

His imprint on the Kenyan nation-state and politics will remain a subject of much interest to politicians and historians.

Read more: https://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/weekend/the-price-of-freedom-remembering-oneko--5549844

How innovator turns fish waste into opportunity for East African farmers
https://nation.africa/kenya/business/seeds-of-gold/how-innovator-turns-fish-waste-into-opportunity-for-east-african-farmers-5549832

Life lessons from a Nakuru law court
https://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/saturday-magazine/life-lessons-from-a-nakuru-law-court-5550370

Meet the six women firefighters transforming emergency response in Mukuru #NationGender
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/meet-the-six-women-firefighters-transforming-emergency-response-in-mukuru--5549180

Top-ranked governors back Senate report as bottom counties question ranking criteria

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/top-ranked-governors-back-senate-report-as-bottom-counties-question-ranking-criteria-5550680

The tiny, weekly patch that prevents pregnancy

https://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/saturday-magazine/the-tiny-weekly-patch-that-prevents-pregnancy-5550334

National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations informed the House that the cooperation agreement is still in abeyance until all of Kenya's demands are met by the visiting troops.

Read more: https://nation.africa/kenya/news/no-british-army-training-deal-yet-kenyan-mps-insist-as-uk-says-progress-made-5550958#story

What Gor Mahia earned after finishing second in 2026 Cecafa Cup

https://nation.africa/kenya/sports/football/what-gor-mahia-earned-after-finishing-second-in-2026-cecafa-cup--5550972

The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the government to strengthen the way it negotiates, ratifies and implements major international trade agreements after finding serious procedural flaws in the approval of the Kenya-United Kingdom post-Brexit trade pact.

Read more: https://nation.africa/kenya/business/court-faults-rushed-kenya-uk-trade-deal-orders-fresh-public-participation-after-farmers-case-5550970#story

In September, 2025, President Ruto hosted more than 10,000 teachers, union officials and education stakeholders at State House, Nairobi, for the “Walimu na Rais” forum, where teachers raised concerns over prolonged stagnation in job grades and slow career progression.

In response, President Ruto announced that the annual allocation for teacher promotions would be doubled from Sh1 billion to Sh2 billion, saying the increased funding would enable at least 50,000 teachers to be promoted every year from the following financial year.

Read more: https://nation.africa/kenya/news/education/ruto-s-50-000-teachers-promotion-promise-unravels-as-unions-make-fresh-demands-to-tsc-5551036#story

Linda Mwananchi hold rally in Shinyalu, Kakamega County.

The current dispute is not simply about arithmetic. It concerns whether “fifth year” describes when an election must occur or whether it guarantees a complete five-year tenure.

Read more: https://nation.africa/kenya/news/fifth-year-puzzle-five-cases-13-judges-and-different-decisions-in-kenya-s-election-date-disputes-5551164

Charlene Ruto gets engaged to Tanzanian Isaya Yunge in glitzy Kilgoris event

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/charlene-ruto-engaged-to-tanzanian-isaya-yunge-glitzy-event-5551232

Gachagua declares himself opposition’s unifying factor, promises one candidate against Ruto

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/gachagua-declares-himself-opposition-s-unifying-factor-promises-one-candidate-against-ruto-5551318

Mystery deepens after couple found dead in Murang’a lodging

https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/muranga/mystery-deepens-after-couple-found-dead-in-muranga-lodging--5551276

Gachagua: I am the unifying factor in the united opposition. I will make whatever sacrifices necessary even if it means foregoing my own bid so that we send President Ruto home.

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/gachagua-declares-himself-opposition-s-unifying-factor-promises-one-candidate-against-ruto-5551318

Pomp and colour at Charlene Ruto's koito (traditional engagement ceremony) at President Ruto's home in Kilgoris, Narok County.

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/charlene-ruto-engaged-to-tanzanian-isaya-yunge-glitzy-event-5551232

Matiang’i denies rumours of joining Ruto, seeks to consolidate Gusii, Kuria region backing

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/matiang-i-denies-rumours-of-joining-ruto-seeks-to-consolidate-gusii-kuria-region-backing-5551452