Elijah Maingi

Elijah Maingi is a trained Journalist with an extensive expertise in newspaper reporting, freelance and feature writing, sub-editing among others.

Kenya Orders Social Media Firms to Set Up Physical Offices

Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, has mandated that all social media companies operating in Kenya establish a physical office within the country. Omollo emphasized that this requirement aims to ensure accountability and responsibility, especially as concerns grow over the spread of disinformation, manipulation, …

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Parliament Approves Sammy Chepkwony as SRC Chairperson

The National Assembly has officially approved Sammy Chepkwony as the new Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The approval came during a special sitting held on Thursday morning. Alongside Chepkwony, MPs also approved the appointment of six other members to the SRC. These include Martin Kizito Ong’onyi, nominated …

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Tanzania Rejects Marburg Outbreak Claims

Tanzania has rejected reports of a Marburg outbreak in its Kagera region. On Wednesday, Health Minister Jenista Mhagama stated that all tests conducted as of January 15 were negative. This follows a World Health Organization (WHO) warning to Kenya and five other neighboring countries about the Marburg virus after reports …

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Pope Francis Appoints New Coadjutor Bishop for Meru Diocese

Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Jackson Murugara as the Coadjutor Bishop of Meru. A coadjutor bishop assists the diocesan bishop in overseeing the diocese. Fr. Murugara is a member of the Consolata Missionaries. Prior to his appointment, he served at the Consolata Shrine in Westlands, Nairobi. The Catholic Church officially …

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Nine Arrested in NACADA Crackdown in Homa Bay

Nine people were arrested in Migori on Wednesday during a crackdown targeting alcohol outlets that were not complying with regulations. The operation was carried out by officials from the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) from the Migori County Office in Homa Bay Town. According …

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Muhoozi Returns to Twitter, Vows to “Shake Up the World”

Uganda’s General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the only son of President Yoweri Museveni, has reactivated his Twitter (now X) account just days after deactivating it, citing a spiritual awakening. His return to the platform on Thursday shocked many, as he had previously announced he was leaving “under the instructions and blessings of …

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Xiaomi Kenya Set to Launch Redmi Note 14 Series

Xiaomi Kenya is preparing for an exciting launch! The eagerly awaited Redmi Note 14 Series is almost here, set to exceed expectations with innovative features and advanced technology. This next-generation series is designed to impress, offering remarkable photography capabilities, exceptional durability, and a sleek, modern design. Whether you’re a content …

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Abdi Mohamud Sworn in as EACC Secretary and CEO, Vows to Fight Corruption

Abdi Mohamud, MBS, was formally sworn in on Monday as the Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The ceremony, held at the Supreme Court building in Nairobi, was presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome. In his inaugural address, Mohamud outlined his priorities …

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Court Gives IG Kanja, DCI Amin Final Warning on Missing Men

The High Court has given IG Douglas Kanja and DCI Director Mohamed Amin one final opportunity to release four missing men who were allegedly detained in Mlolongo, Machakos County, last December. Judge Chacha Mwita warned that he would impose sanctions on the two officials if they failed to comply. This …

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Ruto Engages in Talks with Former Meru Governor Kiraitu

On Monday, President William Ruto met with former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi, just days after Kiraitu expressed concerns that the region was being sidelined by the government. Last month, Kiraitu accused President Ruto of neglecting the Meru community in top government appointments since the formation of the broad-based administration. Photos …

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