Derrick Okubasu
@DerrickOkubasu
derrick@kenyans.co.ke

Derrick Okubasu is a trained journalist with a Bachelor's in Journalism from the Multimedia University of Kenya.

He is the head of growth and innovation and an assistant editor with over four years of experience in digital journalism. His work transcends borders and he is published on Writersweekly.com

He also runs the beloved weekly quizzes at Kenyans.co.ke and loves exploring new technological breakthroughs to enrich its readers.

Outside of work, he is a devourer of documentaries and everything nice.

  • Fueling at a petrol station in Kenya.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    EPRA Exposes & Shuts Down 14 Petrol Stations Selling Adulterated Fuel [LIST] ​​

    The crackdown lasted for three months leading to the closure of the petrol stations and fining of others.
  • Token
    by Derrick Okubasu

    KPLC Issues Update After Electricity Token Delays ​​

    Kenyans had experienced a token purchase delay for the better part of Saturday.
  • UDA presidential candidate William Ruto (right) with his running mate Rigathi Gachagua during a media briefing on August 4, 2022
    by Derrick Okubasu

    UDA Insider Reveals Gachagua Being Denied Privileges by Govt ​​

    The sentiments come even as talks of Gachagua's impeachment hit a fever pitch on both political aisles.
  • Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi (left) and DP Rigathi Gachagua.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Oscar Sudi Hits Out at Gachagua in a Public Rant ​​

    Sudi's sentiments came a day after Gachagua made revelations of the Head of State's inner workings.
  • Members of Kenyas Anti-Terror Police Unit pictured during a drill.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    DCI Detectives Arrest KDF Officer During Ambush Operation ​​

    The army officer was part of several suspects who were arrested during the four-day operation.
  • Passengers stranded at JKIA after all planes were grounded due to workers' strike.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Passengers Stranded as All Planes Grounded at JKIA ​​

    No plane left the runway since midnight as workers officially commenced their strik.
  • Mackenzie and His Wife
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Prison Officers Summoned for Mistreating Pastor Mackenzie's Wife & Other Suspects ​​

    The Mombasa Court also dropped charges against two suspects who died while in custody.
  • President William Ruto (center) meets officials from Education and Interior Ministries over Hillside Endarasha Academy tragedy.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Ruto Issues New Directive to Kindiki Over Hillside Endarasha Tragedy ​​

    The directive comes as investigations into the tragedy that left 21 pupils dead officially kicked off.
  • President William Ruto (right) and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua at the Akurinu Conference in Nakuru.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    DP Gachagua Back in Limelight as Mt Kenya Leaders Trade Barbs ​​

    Over the weekend, the DP was at the center of the controversy pitting him against President Ruto's diehard, Kimani Ichung'wah.
  • Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addresses governors among them Jonathan Bii (second left)
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Court Orders Arrest of UDA Governor ​​

    The arrest was directed at the governor, his former deputy and three other individuals.
  • Protests ongoing in Kajiado County on Tuesday July 16, 2024
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Police Blunders That Led to Deaths of Gen Z Protesters Exposed ​​

    More than 60 people went missing during the protests that kicked off in June.
  • Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti during a presser on December 5, 2022..jpg
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Wavinya Ndeti Addresses Being Detained in UK After Trying to Smuggle Ksh 679M ​​

    The Machakos Governor was accused of trying to transfer public money into a foreign bank account.
  • Kenyan Police Vehicle.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Politician Arrested Over Facebook Post ​​

    The politician made disparaging remarks and skipped a summon by NCIC.
  • A signpost showing that a parcel of land
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Politicians Up in Arms as County Govt Introduces New Land Rates ​​

    The lawmakers denied approving the land rates that for the freehold land.
  • Lawyer Morara Kebaso during one of his tours to expose stalled projects.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Morara Kebaso's Account Hits Limit After Appealing for Ksh1.2M Contribution ​​

    The top President William Ruto's critic had appealed for the contributions to boost his trips in exposing stalled projects.
  • Kenyan police officer during an operation in Haiti on July 17, 2024.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Kenya Police Begin Sea, Land & Air Operation in Haiti, Send Message to Gangs ​​

    Another batch of police officers is expected to depart for Haiti to complement the peacekeeping mission.
  • President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attending a UDA Party event.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Ruto Takes Swipe at DP Gachagua's Mt Kenya Unity Push ​​

    Rigathi Gachagua had, in recent months, been engaged in kingpin talk decrying plans to divide Mt Kenya.
  • Rescuers at Nithi Bridge where a car crash left 12 people dead.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    12 Die at Nithi Bridge Crash While Leaving Ceremony - Police Confirm ​​

    The crash involved a head-on collision on Saturday night. NTSA noted that the crashes occurred at different times.
  • Fire breaks out in Ngara, Nairobi, after gas station explodes.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Fire Breaks Out as Gas Station Explodes ​​

    Crowds are seen gathering at the scene of the fire while a water canon put out the blaze.
  • DP Rigathi Gachagua (right) hosts CS Wycliffe Oparanya at his Karen residence on Monday, August 26, 2024.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    DP Gachagua Issues Directives After Meeting CS Oparanya at His Home ​​

    The two leaders were joined by another CS as well as directors of state agencies.
  • Former Director of the Press Service at the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary (OPCS) Salim Swaleh gets emotional during a video appeal.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Your Excellency Have Mercy - Teary Salim Swaleh Appeals for Help After Firing From Govt Job ​​

    The former NTV anchor was fired from Musalia Mudavadi's office and subsequently nabbed over a Ksh5.8 million scandal.
  • President William Ruto during a media interview at State House, Nairobi on July 2024.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Govt Sends Message to Parents Night Before School Reopening ​​

    The message came amidst division whether school should reopen or teachers will stay out of the classroom.
  • University students during a lecture from the Kenya Defence Forces
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Govt Issues Fresh Directive to All Universities After Uproar on Admissions ​​

    Yesterday, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula had given the Ministry an ultimatum to issue a statement.
  • An aerial view of senators seated during proceedings in the Senate of Kenya
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Identity of Woman Who Screamed During Kawira Mwangaza's Hearing Revealed ​​

    The screams disrupted the Senate's hearing for nearly four minutes before resumption.
  • A file image of students pictured outside a local university
    by Derrick Okubasu

    University Funding: PS Explains Why Many Students Are in Bands 4 & 5 and What to Do ​​

    The PS was responding to intense questions after needy students lamented they had been classified in expensive tiers.
  • President William Ruto and DP Rigathi Gachagua commissioning the metere Gauge Railway in December last year.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Govt Begins Public Participation on New Project 9 Months After Ruto Commissioned It ​​

    The Head of State commissioned the railway line's construction nine months ago.
  • President William Ruto with Ruth Moraa at her posho mill.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    State House Clarifies Reports Ruto Recycles Same Woman in Multiple Project Launches ​​

    The public hit out at President William Ruto accusing him of using the same woman in his launches.
  • Mbadi
    by Derrick Okubasu

    Azimio MP Slams CS John Mbadi for Disregarding Njuguna Ndung'u's Advise ​​

    This comes hours after CS John Mbadi announced plans to reintroduce eco levy and 48 others.
  • Treasury Cabinet nominee John Mbadi addressed members at a previous committee meeting.
    by Derrick Okubasu

    CS John Mbadi Goes After Companies in Fresh Tax Target ​​

    The CS noted that his Ministry will especially target multinationals after opposing the eco levy.
  • JKIA
    by Derrick Okubasu

    KAA Issues Update on JKIA Operations Over Workers' Strike ​​

    The airport's workers had vowed to down tools in protest of a deal between the government and Billionaire Adani.