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  EoK Reports |Nairobi  Emotions ran high in Westlands as women leaders and supporters nearly broke down in tears while bidding early farewell to their best and long-serving MP, Hon. Tim Wanyonyi, who has announced his intention to vie for the Bungoma governorship in the 2027 general election. Wanyonyi, who has served Westlands Constituency for three consecutive terms, expressed gratitude for the unwavering support he has received, saying it was time to respond to the persistent calls from his homeland, Bungoma.    “Westlands has walked with me, believed in me, and together we achieved a lot. But my people in Bungoma are calling, and I feel the duty to return and serve them,” he said. News of his decision sent ripples across Westlands, prompting concerned residents—especially women—to seek an urgent meeting with the MP to understand his move. Some were visibly emotional, pleading with him to reconsider, while others asked for his guidance on the future political dire...

EoK Reports | News Desk Kenyan Police Contingent while arriving in Haiti  Port-au-Prince, Haiti – A joint security patrol involving Haitian and Kenyan officers under the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) was ambushed on Sunday in Kenscoff, a hilly suburb southeast of Haiti’s capital, killing three Haitian soldiers and injuring at least four others in a violent escalation of gang warfare. The fatal attack occurred as the patrol team navigated a known volatile zone heavily infiltrated by the notorious gang coalition Viv Ansanm, which has defied state authority and escalated its armed resistance in recent weeks. In a public statement, the Haitian Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the deaths of the three soldiers, describing them as “valiant heroes who stood on the front lines with courage and honour.” The injured were rushed to a secure facility; their condition remains undisclosed. "These soldiers are not just members of our forces. They are worthy sons of the nation, def...

By Franklin Mrata, Student | KCA University On 10th June 2008, Vision 2030 was unveiled by then-President Mwai Kibaki. Built on the success of the Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment Creation (2003–2007), it aimed to accelerate growth, reduce poverty, and transform Kenya into an industrialized, middle-income country by the year 2030. With only five years left on the clock, it’s time to assess how far we’ve come, what lies ahead, and what we should be looking forward to. Vision 2030 is anchored on three key pillars: the Economic Pillar, the Social Pillar, and the Political Pillar. Having gone through a rollercoaster of achievements and setbacks, the Vision is fast approaching its final hour. So, where do we stand? The Wins Let’s begin with the wins. The completion of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in 2017 marked a major milestone. As a flagship project of Vision 2030, its implementation provided a sense of hope that the Vision was on course. Other notable achiev...

By EoK Editorial  Image: US Embassy in Kenya The United States Embassy in Kenya has issued a fresh travel advisory, cautioning American citizens against visiting certain regions in the country due to heightened security concerns. The advisory, dated March 18, 2025, cites increased risks of crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. According to the embassy, areas along the Kenya-Somalia border—including Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera—are flagged as high-risk due to persistent threats of terrorism. Tana River County and the coastal region north of Malindi were also included in the list, with warnings of potential attacks and kidnappings. Beyond terrorism, the embassy raised concerns about banditry in parts of West Pokot and western Turkana County. Additionally, a 50-kilometer radius around the Ethiopian border was classified as a danger zone due to cross-border conflicts. NAIROBI NOT SPARED Even Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, was not exempt from the advisory. The embassy specifically w...