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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 ...

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...

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,...

By EoK Editorial: Governor George Natembeya before the Senate Committee  Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is facing intense Senate scrutiny following revelations by the Auditor General that Kitale Referral Hospital’s financial records are in disarray, with Ksh9.4 million withdrawn illegally to fund the county’s participation in the 2023 Devolution Conference. The Senate County Public Investment and Special Funds Committee, led by Senator Godfrey Osotsi (Vihiga), termed the financial mismanagement a blatant violation of public finance laws. The Auditor General’s disclaimer on the 2023/2024 financial statements pointed to missing financial records from previous years, making an accurate audit impossible. “Governor, public funds must be properly accounted for. The Auditor General couldn’t even form an opinion on these statements. This isn’t just an anomaly, it’s a direct indictment of your administration’s financial incompetence,” Senator Osotsi declared during the Senate grillin...

  By EoK Editorial  Former US President, Barack Obama  Madison, WI – Former U.S. President Barack Obama has congratulated Judge Susan Crawford on her victory in Wisconsin’s closely watched judicial election, calling it a win for the rule of law and judicial independence. "Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms," Obama said in a statement following the election results. Wisconsinites Reject Outside Influence Judge Crawford’s win signals a strong public stand against external influences in the judicial system. In her victory speech, she emphasized the importance of keeping the courts fair and independent. "Tonight, Wisconsinites stood up and said loudly that justice does not have a price—our courts are not for sale," she declared. Photo: Judge Susan Crawford  Crawford’s campaign focused on ensuring that Wisconsin courts remain impartial and ...

By EoK Editorial   President Donald Trump, USA //EoK The Wisconsin Supreme Court election, set for today April 1, 2025, has become a focal point of national interest due to significant financial contributions and endorsements from prominent figures, including President Donald J. Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk. President Trump's Endorsement President Trump has publicly endorsed conservative candidate Brad Schimel, a former Republican attorney general. In a statement on his social media platform, Trump criticized Schimel's opponent, Susan Crawford, labeling her the "handpicked voice of the Leftists who are out to destroy your State, and our Country."  Elon Musk's Financial Involvement Elon Musk has actively participated in the election by providing substantial financial support to Schimel's campaign. Musk and affiliated groups have contributed over $21 million, making this the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history. Additionally, Musk's political ac...

By Maurine Ngari, Student, KCAU As artificial intelligence continues to transform possibilities, the rapid and unpredictable pace of technological advancement leaves the world grappling with a delicate balance between innovation and misinformation. At least 75% of Kenyan news consumers cannot distinguish between real and fake news on social media. This is according to a survey by Reuters institute  Kenya is not being left behind and has found itself at the crossroads of both. Deepfake technology is considered one of the controversial advancements in artificial intelligence. This synthetic media manipulates images, videos, and audio to come up with hyper-realistic but falsified content. Whereas deepfakes offer endless exciting possibilities for entertainment and education, on the other hand, they pose serious threats to democracy and governance, and the damage is irreversible. Deepfake technology has been employed in Kenya's politics to disseminate misinformation. Politicians, acti...