Alamin Ahmed Abdallah has been elected the new Chairman of the Mombasa Football Kenya Federation (FKF), defeating incumbent Lillian Kazungu in Thursday’s elections held at Shanzu Teachers College. Alamin received 26 votes, edging out Kazungu, who garnered 22 votes. Salim Ali came in third with eight votes. This marks Alamin’s …
Read More »Njeri Maina Defends Church’s Right to Speak Amid Tensions with Ruto
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called for respect for the clergy’s right to voice their opinions amidst rising tensions between the church and President William Ruto’s government. Her comments come in response to the backlash directed at the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) after they criticized the administration. …
Read More »Mbadi:New Tax Proposal Targets Foreign Digital Giants, Not Local Users
The Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has clarified that the proposed 15% tax on social media and internet services is aimed at the owners of these platforms, not local users. In his defense of the tax, Mbadi argued that it is illogical for Kenyans to pay taxes for using social …
Read More »DCI Releases Image of Man Linked to Thika Woman’s Murder
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has published a photo of a man they believe is a key suspect in the murder of 23-year-old Seth Nyakio Njeri in Thika. The suspect, identified as Ken Kimathi Gichunuku, also known as Sultan, is wanted for questioning to assist with the ongoing investigation. …
Read More »[PHOTOS] President Ruto Attends Tangaza University Graduation
On Friday, President William Ruto attended the first-ever graduation ceremony at Tangaza University. He highlighted that the event symbolizes not only the conclusion of a significant academic phase but also the start of a new chapter brimming with endless opportunities. In his speech to the graduates, Ruto encouraged them to …
Read More »Courts Resolve 509,664 Cases This Year – Chief Justice
According to the annual Judiciary report released on Friday, courts have resolved 509,664 out of the 516,121 new cases filed this year, achieving an impressive 99% Case Clearance Rate (CCR). Criminal cases made up 57% of the filings, marking a 3% decrease compared to last year. On the other hand, …
Read More »Kitui County Approves Kshs. 14.84 Billion Supplementary Budget
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 In a significant legislative development, the Kitui County Assembly has approved the Supplementary Budget I for the Financial Year 2024/2025. The budget, amounting to Kshs. 14,840,016,748, is set to fund both recurrent and development expenditures aimed at advancing the county’s agenda and addressing pressing local needs. …
Read More »Government Committed to Supporting Sugar Farmers Through New Reforms: Ruto
President William Ruto has reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting significant reforms in the sugar industry following his approval of the Sugar Bill 2022. Speaking at a church service at Ekambuli Church of God in Khwisero, Kakamega County, Ruto assured that the proposed reforms in the Bill aim to revitalize …
Read More »Gachagua Calls on Gov’t to Continue the Fight Against Illicit Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on the government to persist in its efforts to combat the abuse of illicit alcohol and drugs among the youth, a cause he has championed for the past two years during his time in office. Speaking at a church service in Kahawa West, …
Read More »“We Hold No Grudges Against Anyone, We Desire a Peaceful Nation”: Gachagua
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated that he bears no ill will toward anyone, including his political opponents, following his impeachment from office. Speaking at a church service in Kahawa West, Nairobi County, on Sunday, Gachagua called on Kenyans to maintain peace despite the recent political turmoil surrounding his …
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