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Tom Mboya

Also known as: the late Tom Mboya · former Cabinet minister Tom Mboya

2026-05-062026-08-18

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    Wanga also linked Homa Bay’s development struggles to the region’s political history, invoking the legacy of former Cabinet minister Tom Mboya and former Vice-President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga.

    Wanga: Homa Bay roads expose decades of marginalisation, not failure of devolution
  3. Citizen Digital

    Equality and inclusivity are the drivers of development under the BETA Plan." The cited Paper, titled African Socialism and its Application to Planning in Kenya, was drafted under political mavens like Tom Mboya and former President Mwai Kibaki, with a focus on resource allocatio

    'Homa Bay iko Yemen?' tweet has leaders at pains to explain dusty roads, underdevelopment
  4. The Standard

    The first was Sessional Paper 10 of 1965, which was prepared by Economic and Planning minister, the late Tom Mboya.

    Beyond 2030: Putting new wine in old wineskins?
  5. July 2026
  6. The Standard

    "We thank God Almighty for the strength, and we appreciate coach Mboya for his immense contribution in training and the encouragement that kept us going," he said.

    Kenya's World Woodball highlights growing talent and global partnerships
  7. June 2026
  8. The Standard

    The Senate Committee ordered a fresh sampling of fish at Lake Nakuru after petitioners over the forced disappearances of youths engaged in illegal fishing, Tom Mboya and Peter Mbae said they were not involved in an earlier exercise done by Kenya Fisheries Services (KFS).Dullo sou

    Drama in Senate as KWS rejects KNHCR report on missing Lake Nakuru fishermen
  9. The Standard

    Tom Mboya and Dr Peter Mbae, who have brought a petition to the Senate National Security and Defence Committee, accused the Kenya Fisheries Services of not being involved in the sampling exercise as the committee had recommended earlier.

    Petitioners reject KFS report over suitability for human consumption of fish in Lake Nakuru
  10. Citizen Digital

    My thoughts drifted back to the Tom Mboya monument on Moi Avenue, and I remember this is where we display anything close to the passion reserved for Arsenal.

    KAIKAI’S KICKER: Cheer Arsenal, remember Shabana!
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    Orengo further referenced the killings of former minister Tom Mboya and former MP J.M.

    ‘I’m worried, but not intimidated!’ Orengo claims life in danger after security withdrawn
  13. The Standard

    Kingdom Bank has opened seven new branches since early 2024, including in Gikomba, Kitale, Meru, Machakos, Bungoma, Kariobangi and Tom Mboya, bringing its network to 27 outlets before the latest addition.

    Kingdom Bank deepens MSME push with Industrial Area branch
  14. The Standard

    In Kenya, Tom Mboya advanced this vision. Through his airlifts in the early 1960s, he enabled Wangari Maathai, Barack Obama Sr, Zackary Onyonka, Gikonyo Kiano and hundreds more to study in American universities.

    Kenyan diaspora: Their money is welcome but ideas are resisted

Yesterday

  1. Wanga attributes Homa Bay poor roads to historical marginalisation

    Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has defended the county's development record, stating that poor road conditions in parts of Suba South reflect decades of historical marginalisation rather than devolved government failure. She argued the infrastructure deficit constrains economic growth and affects access to markets, health services, and business expansion.

    19 hours ago · Capital News

  2. Homa Bay's dusty roads spark online backlash during political tour

    An Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi countrywide tour in Homa Bay County drew public criticism over the county's poor road conditions, with the touring convoy forced onto dusty detours after main roads were blocked, prompting local leaders to explain the underdevelopment.

    19 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Saturday 1 August

  1. Ruto's Beyond Vision 2030 blueprint follows Kenya's pattern of missed targets

    President William Ruto plans to launch a Beyond Vision 2030 development blueprint, continuing Kenya's series of development strategies since independence that have often had missed targets due to shifting priorities, starting with Sessional Paper 10 of 1965.

    1 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 July

  1. Kenya wins seven medals at World Woodball Championship

    Kenya's national team returned from the 10th World Woodball Championship in Perlis, Malaysia (July 24–29, 2026) with one silver and six bronze medals, including a silver in men's fairway doubles after a penalty shootout loss to Indonesia. The performance reflects the country's growing stature in the sport.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 23 June

  1. KWS director rejects KNCHR report on Lake Nakuru missing fishermen

    During a Senate hearing on forced disappearances of young fishermen at Lake Nakuru, Kenya Wildlife Services Director General Erastus Kanga rejected a report tabled by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, saying he had not seen it and could not adequately respond to allegations without reviewing the document first.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. Petitioners reject KFS report on Lake Nakuru fish safety testing

    Petitioners in a case involving disappeared fishermen from Lake Nakuru have rejected a Kenya Fisheries Services report on fish suitability for human consumption, claiming KFS excluded them from the sampling exercise despite prior agreement to involve them.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 4 June

  1. Arsenal won Premier League; columnist reflects on Kenya fandom

    Columnist Linus Kaikai, an Arsenal supporter, reflects on the club's first Premier League title in 22 years and the passionate celebrations among Kenyan fans, including street parades and church processions, while also noting rival supporters' contrasting reactions.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Orengo claims life in danger after security withdrawal

    Siaya Governor James Orengo says nine security officers attached to him in Nairobi and Siaya counties were withdrawn without explanation on Tuesday evening, and he has warned that Inspector General Douglas Kanja should be held personally responsible should anything happen to him. Orengo linked the withdrawal to recent attacks on opposition political leaders during public functions.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. Kingdom Bank opens 28th branch in Nairobi's Industrial Area

    Kingdom Bank has opened a new branch at Lunga Lunga Square in Industrial Area, its 28th nationwide and second this year, targeting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and trade sectors. The expansion contrasts with most lenders' shift to digital-only models as Kingdom Bank doubles down on physical presence in underserved markets.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Kenyan diaspora contributions welcomed financially, intellectually resisted

    An opinion piece examining how Kenyan diaspora remittances are valued economically while their ideas and expertise face institutional resistance upon return, drawing parallels to post-independence nation-builders like Tom Mboya's airlifts programme.

    6 May 2026 · The Standard

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