Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe took center stage at the launch of the celebration of the Day of the African Child, held at Ithookwe Primary School in Kitui Central Sub County on Sunday. The event, themed “Education for all children in Africa: the time is now,” underscored the critical importance …
Read More »Govt’ Disputes Kenyatta’s Claims on Retirement Benefits
The government has responded to former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s recent remarks regarding the denial of his retirement benefits. President William Ruto’s administration addressed the concerns raised by Kenyatta, stating that his office has been provided with 14 vehicles, which are fueled and maintained by the State House. Government spokesperson Isaac …
Read More »Why Njambi Koikai Will be Buried in Lang’ata Rather Than Their Family Land
The family of the late reggae MC Mary Njambi Koikai, affectionately known as Fyah Mummah Jahmby Koikai, has opted to lay her to rest at Lang’ata Cemetery instead of their rural property. This choice reflects the ongoing struggle the family faces in coping with her loss. Njambi Koikai lost her …
Read More »Look Up TV Shuts Down After Six Years
Look Up TV has announced the closure of its newsroom after six years of being in operation. Effective from Friday, June 7, both its Swahili and English news broadcasts will cease. The shutdown will result in the termination of over 100 employees’ positions, including correspondents, reporters, anchors, and members of …
Read More »Ngilu To Raila: Declare Kalonzo as Azimio Flagbearer
Ngilu urged Raila to nominate Kalonzo Musyoka as the Azimio flagbearer for the 2027 elections, seeing it as a boost to Kalonzo’s presidential aspirations. She highlighted Raila’s departure from local politics for an AU role, leaving Kalonzo as a natural successor within the Azimio camp. Ngilu emphasized the historical support …
Read More »Governor Kahiga Urges MPs to Reject Tax Bill
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has aligned himself with a group of Kenyans expressing strong opposition to the Finance Bill 2024. The bill, designed to finance President William Ruto’s administration’s budget for 2024/2025, introduces a series of taxes. Speaking at a church service in Nyeri, Kahiga asserted that the Kenyan populace …
Read More »Senate Calls Special Session on 2024 Finance Bill
The Senate has scheduled a special session for Tuesday to deliberate on the controversial 2024 Finance Bill. The National Assembly Committee on Finance is conducting its final public consultation on the bill at the KICC on Monday. Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has called for the special session to address …
Read More »Junior Starlets Secure Commanding Win in World Cup Qualifier
Kenya’s Junior Starlets are on the verge of securing their first-ever berth in the 2024 Fifa U17 Women’s World Cup, following a commanding 3-0 victory over Burundi in Ethiopia last Sunday. Goals by Lorna Faith, Marion Serenge, and Susan Akoth in the 11th, 43rd, and 71st minutes respectively propelled Kenya …
Read More »Nyoro and Babu Owino Lead Charge for Cohesive Kenya, Reject Tribal Politics
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, along with other young MPs, strongly denounce divisive politics and advocate for national unity in Kenya. They criticize leaders who aim to divide the nation along tribal lines, asserting that such tactics are outdated. Emphasizing the equality enshrined in the …
Read More »Modi Sworn In as India’s Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu Nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has taken oath as India’s prime minister for a third time. The ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the Indian president. Mr Modi’s BJP-led National Democratic Alliance won the general election with 293 seats, a …
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