Elijah Maingi

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

Ole Sapit Restricts Political Speeches at Church Event Attended by Ruto

Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit reaffirmed the church’s stance against political rhetoric during a high-profile function held Sunday, July 26, in Amagoro, Busia County. The occasion — the consecration of Vitalis Job Ekuru as the fourth Bishop of ACK’s Katakwa Diocese — drew a large turnout of …

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Kalonzo to Duale: ‘You Are Unfit for Office’

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka attends the burial of Pastor William Muthengi in Mumoni, Kitui County on Saturday 25th July, 2026./ The Lower Eastern Times

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for the resignation of Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar, describing both men as unfit for public office following controversial ethnic remarks by Duale. The former Vice President made the comments on Saturday while attending the burial of Pastor …

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Kiminini Residents Storm Sifuna’s Convoy, Not for Selfies, But to Donate

Trans Nzoia County — A political rally in Kiminini took an unexpected turn on Sunday when residents began voluntarily contributing cash to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi Movement, transforming the roadside gathering into an impromptu fundraiser. Supporters pushed through the crowd toward Sifuna’s vehicle, offering whatever they could — …

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Zimbabwe’s President Signs Law Extending Presidency to 2030

Zimbabwe’s president Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law sweeping constitutional amendments that extend his tenure in office by two years, allowing him to remain president until 2030 while introducing significant changes to the country’s electoral and governance systems. Under the new law, Zimbabweans will no longer directly elect their president. …

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Music, Real Estate, and Grace: Lucy Muriuki’s Double Life

Lucy Muriuki is a gospel artist whose songs speak of survival, hope, and faith. She’s also a realtor at Tatu City, helping others build their dreams. Her journey is one of resilience, purpose, and transformation — proving that pain can become power. We sat down with Lucy to explore the …

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KQ Cancels Dubai, Sharjah Flights Over Airspace Closure

Kenya Airways has temporarily halted flights to the United Arab Emirates following the closure of UAE airspace. The airline confirmed cancellations of passenger flights to Dubai and Sharjah—including KQ310, KQ311, KQ304, and KQ305—as well as cargo services. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement, Kenya Airways said …

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Kenya Turns to Borrowing for Health as Donor Support Declines, Report Warns

Kenya’s status as a Lower Middle-Income Country (LMIC), once seen as a milestone, is increasingly being viewed as a challenge for the nation’s health sector, according to a new report by the Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA) at the University of Nairobi. The study shows that as Kenya’s …

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Pilots Sound Alarm Over Flight Disruptions at JKIA

The Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) has raised concerns about ongoing flight disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and across Kenya’s airspace, citing industrial action by members of the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), including Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff. In a statement on Tuesday, KALPA said the strikes …

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Food Insecurity Worsens in Machakos Amid Drought

Machakos County has been identified as a food-insecure region following poor rainfall over consecutive seasons, according to the latest report by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA). A Rapid Food and Nutrition Security Assessment conducted in January 2026 across all nine subcounties revealed that poorly distributed rains during the October–December …

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TikTok Deletes Over 580,000 Videos in Kenya for Breaching Rules

TikTok has removed more than 580,000 videos in Kenya between July and September last year for violating its community guidelines, according to the company’s latest enforcement report. The report reveals that 99.7% of the removed videos were taken down proactively, before any user reports, and 94.6% were deleted within 24 …

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