The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) grassroots elections are scheduled to take place this Wednesday at polling stations across all 47 counties. In a press statement, Emily Awita, the chairperson of the ODM National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC), confirmed that preparations are complete and measures are in place to ensure the …
Read More »140 Women Killed Daily Worldwide, UN Report Finds
A new United Nations report reveals that at least 140 women and girls are murdered every day worldwide, typically by someone they know, such as a partner or a close relative. The report, released on Monday, highlights that a woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes. The data also …
Read More »Gachagua Hints at New Political Alliance Ahead of 2027 Elections
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hinted at plans to create a new political alliance ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election. During a speech in Murang’a on Sunday, Gachagua shared that he is in ongoing discussions with religious leaders and political allies who share his views, with a formal announcement …
Read More »Man Who Stabbed and Injured Nakuru Woman Surrenders to Police
Elias Njau, a man wanted in connection with the attempted murder of his girlfriend turned himself in to the Nakuru police station on Monday morning. The suspect is believed to have attacked his girlfriend during a domestic dispute at their home in Kiamunyi on November 22, stabbing her with a …
Read More »Matinyani:Man Found Murdered, Body Put in a Drum Full of Water
A 46-year-old Patrick Mutua Wambua was found dead following a suspected murder in Matinyani, Kitui County. With the head on top of the lid, his body was discovered compressed and immersed in a 250-liter plastic drum filled with water. The neck beneath the chin was where the body had been …
Read More »MCSK CEO Mutua Denies Suspension Claims
Ezekiel Mutua, the CEO of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK), has refuted rumors claiming he has been suspended from his position. In an interview with The Star on Monday, Mutua urged the public to be cautious about the notice circulating on social media, calling it false. He stated …
Read More »Kenya Railways Suspends Limuru-Nairobi CBD Train Service
Kenya Railways has announced the temporary suspension of the train service on the Limuru-Nairobi CBD route, which passes through Kikuyu Station, for Monday morning. The suspension is due to unforeseen circumstances, according to KR. “We apologize for any inconvenience caused and will provide updates on the resumption of services later …
Read More »Makueni Targets 2.5 Metric Tonnes in Coffee Output
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has unveiled a plan to increase the county’s coffee production to 2.5 metric tonnes within the next two years. The initiative, launched in collaboration with local farmers, aims to strengthen Makueni’s coffee industry and improve the livelihoods of farmers. “We had agreed with farmers …
Read More »Alamin Ahmed Abdallah Elected Mombasa FKF Chairman, Vows to Unite Local Football
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. …
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