Elijah Maingi

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

Acting Registrar Rejects UASU Constitution Amendments

The acting registrar of Trade Unions, Anne Kanake, has rejected the proposed changes to the Constitution of the Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU) that were submitted for registration. In a letter dated December 20, 2024, Kanake addressed the National Secretary-General of UASU regarding the proposed amendments to the union’s Constitution. …

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Nairobi Hawkers Oppose Sakaja’s CBD Street Restrictions

Hawkers in Nairobi are threatening to stage a protest in response to Governor Johnson Sakaja’s decision to ban them from operating on the main streets of the Central Business District (CBD). The hawkers’ association has announced plans to march to City Hall to express their opposition to the directive and …

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Bungoma Father Kills Daughter After Disagreement

Police in Chesikaki, Mt. Elgon, Bungoma County have launched an investigation into the death of a 23-year-old woman allegedly killed by her father. Maurice Toto, 41, reportedly assaulted his daughter, Esther Nasimiyu, on Thursday night following a disagreement over a family matter. Nasimiyu’s body was found in her room on …

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Ruto Flies to Uganda to Attend African Union Summit

President William Ruto flew to Uganda on the morning of January 11 to participate in the African Union Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). A statement from State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed explained that the summit’s goal is to eliminate hunger and poverty in Africa …

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Gachagua Attends Funeral of Former Senator Kivuti’s Son

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accompanied by his wife, Pastor Dorcas, participated in the funeral of Eric Mutugi Kivuti, the late son of former Senator Lenny Kivuti. The service took place in Kanyuambora, Mbeere North Sub-county, where locals gathered to honor Eric’s life following his death from a brief illness. …

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Ruto: We Will End Extrajudicial Killings

President William Ruto has reiterated that his government is committed to ending extrajudicial killings in the country. He emphasized that it is the responsibility of his administration to establish policies and ensure that any criminal activities are thoroughly investigated. “Whether committed by citizens, criminals, or law enforcement officers, all criminal …

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Itumbi Denies Ruto-Kindiki Rift Rumors

Dennis Itumbi, the Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy, has rejected claims of a fallout between President William Ruto and his deputy, Kithure Kindiki. The rumors began after Kindiki was absent from President Ruto’s New Year’s Eve address and dinner at the Kisii State Lodge on December 31, …

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Ruto, Museveni, and Raila Attend Piny Luo Cultural Festival in Siaya County

Bondo, Siaya County, January 2, 2025 — A historic gathering took place today at the Got Ramogi shrine in Bondo, Siaya County, as President William Ruto, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, and Azimio leader Raila Odinga came together to celebrate the annual Piny Luo Cultural Festival. The highly anticipated event, which …

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8-Year-Old Boy Survives 5 Days in Lion-Infested Game Park

The young boy survived by eating wild fruit/BBC

An eight-year-old boy has been found alive after surviving five days in a game park inhabited by lions and elephants in northern Zimbabwe, according to a member of parliament. The ordeal began when Tinotenda Pudu wandered 23 km (14 miles) from home into the “perilous” Matusadona Game Park, said Mashonaland West …

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Francis Gaitho to Present Himself at DCI on Monday

Social media influencer Francis Gaitho/ HANDOUT

Popular social media influencer Francis Gaitho has announced he will voluntarily present himself to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Monday, January 6, 2025. This follows a public appeal by the DCI, which listed Gaitho as “wanted” for allegedly publishing false information online. In a tweet posted on Thursday, …

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