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Pelosi Slams Trump’s Economic Missteps: “A Self-Inflicted Disaster”

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By Edit One Kenya Newsroom WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded statement shared on her official Facebook page, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has condemned former President Donald Trump’s economic policies, particularly his tariffs, blaming them for crippling the American economy and causing widespread pain for working families.  “The Trump Administration's flagrant ineptitude is tanking our economy in a self-inflicted disaster that leaves hardworking American families bearing the brunt of the pain,” Pelosi asserted. The former Speaker emphasized that Trump’s senseless tariffs are driving up costs, shrinking retirement savings, and pushing the U.S. dangerously close to a recession. Pelosi buttressed her argument by invoking the words of President Ronald Reagan, a Republican icon, who in 1988 warned against reckless trade wars: “We should beware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends – weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire...
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"We the People Are Watching": Dr. Njenga Claps Back at Government Over Social Media Warnings

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By Sebastian Karani, DMCP | EoK Reports Photo: Dr. John Njenga Karugia, PhD - X A fiery response from renowned scholar Dr. John Njenga Karugia has ignited online discussions after top government officials warned Kenyans against " abusing social media platforms ." The recent wave of warnings comes in the wake of heightened public scrutiny over governance, corruption, and police brutality among other issues affecting the common people. Dr. Njenga, a respected voice in Transregional Memory Studies and social commentary, didn’t mince his words as he fired off a series of tweets countering what he described as the hypocrisy and selective outrage of Kenya’s political elite. “Kenya's political class should stop accusations against Kenyans regarding the use of social media. We the people use social media to protest corruption, police brutality, mismanagement of resources. Remove the logs from your eyes first so that we have no reason to complain.” — Dr. John Njenga Karugia The st...
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Kenyan Woman Arrested in India with Cocaine Worth Ksh.271M – A Growing Crisis of Drug Trafficking

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  By EoK Editorial: A 43-year-old Kenyan woman, Emily Kanini Rhoda, is facing serious legal consequences after being arrested at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (CSMI) Airport in Mumbai, India, for attempting to smuggle 1,789 grams of cocaine valued at approximately Ksh.271.4 million. Customs officials detained Rhoda upon her arrival from Nairobi via Doha after noticing her anxious behavior. A thorough examination of her luggage revealed four transparent plastic packets containing white powder glued to the bottom surface of her trolley bag. Upon testing, the substance was confirmed as cocaine. The Recruiter Behind the Deal During interrogation, Rhoda disclosed that she had been recruited by a woman from Nairobi, identified only as Millicent, who had promised her Ksh.100,000 for successfully smuggling the drugs into India. Millicent had also arranged her flight and accommodation, ensuring a seemingly smooth operation. However, authorities suspect this is part of a broader ...
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THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF KENYAN POLITICS THAT KEEPS CITIZENS POOR.

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By Sebastian Karani, DMCP   Kenyan politics is a well-choreographed circus, with the same actors switching roles every election season. Today’s government is tomorrow’s opposition, and the policies they once championed become the very ones they fight against. The irony? When the dust settles, it is the ordinary mwananchi left to suffer, struggling under broken promises, bad policies, and economic hardship. Take the sugar industry, for example. Before the 2022 elections, the Uhuru Kenyatta government commissioned a task force to investigate the failures of state-owned sugar factories. The findings were simple: government is terrible at business.  The only way to revive struggling factories like Nzoia, Mumias, Chemelil, and Sony was to lease them out or privatize them. At the time, Western Kenya leaders allied with Raila Odinga, who was in the Handshake government, agreed with the plan but warned against its timing. They feared that if leasing was done before elections, the Hust...
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Education or Survival? The Harsh Reality Facing Kenyan Students

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By Tislam Ali, student, KCA University  Photo Credits: KCA University 17th Graduation  In March 2025, the story of Edna Kerubo, a 23-year-old medical student from Kisii County, captured national attention. By day, she attended lectures; by night, she hawked goods on the streets to fund her education. Denied a loan from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Edna faced the grim prospect of dropping out. Her plight underscores the systemic financial challenges that many Kenyan university students endure. "Student by day, hawker by night: Edna Kerubo at risk of dropping out after missing HELB loan" https://www.citizen.digital/news/student-by-day-hawker-by-night-edna-kerubo-at-risk-of-dropping-out-after-missing-helb-loan-n359525 Photo: Edna Kerubo/Citizen Digital/ Edna's experience is not an isolated case. Numerous students from low-income backgrounds grapple with the daunting task of financing their education. While HELB aims to provide financial aid, its reach is limited,...
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