CS Kuria commented on Raila Odinga’s bid for the leadership of the African Union Commission, expressing his admiration and belief that Raila’s potential chairmanship would bring about significant change to Africa. Kuria described Raila as a person of remarkable character and a close ally. He remarked that with Raila at …
Read More »Kakamega: Kenyan War Veterans Receive Recognition from UK
The UK High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan, on Thursday paid tribute to 15 veterans from Western Kenya who served in the British Army during World War II (1939-1945). The ceremony, held at Kakamega Sports Club, saw Wigan express the British Government’s gratitude not only to these Kenyan veterans but …
Read More »Government Urges Kenyans to Opt for 50-Page Passports Amid Delays
In response to mounting frustrations over prolonged delays in passport issuance, Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has urged Kenyans with urgent travel needs to opt for the 50-page passport variant. The recommendation comes as the delivery of the standard 34-page document faces setbacks due to persistent technical challenges with the printing …
Read More »Thugs Disrupt Lawyers’ Protest at Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Conflict
Tensions escalated on Thursday morning outside the Nakuru County government offices as police deployed teargas against thugs who disrupted a peaceful demonstration organized by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). The police intervened to disperse the thugs who were hurling stones at LSK officials as they attempted to deliver their …
Read More »Two Nigerians Linked to Rita Waeni Murder Released by Court
The Makadara Law Court has discharged two Nigerian individuals who were detained in connection with the murder of Rita Waeni, a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). William Ovie Opia and Johnbull Asbour had been held in police custody since January 22, 2024. Initially, the court …
Read More »Another Athlete Passes Away After Short Illness
The athletics community is once again in mourning with the passing of former athlete Henry Rono, who died at the age of 72. In a statement released to the media, Athletics Kenya announced that the iconic athlete passed away after a brief illness at a Nairobi Hospital on Thursday. Rono …
Read More »‘Sijawahi Pendwa Hivo’ Ciru Muriuki Remembers Charli Ouda’s Unmatched Love
Media personality Ciru Muriuki expressed deep admiration for her late fiancé Charles ‘Charli’ Ouda, stating that she had never experienced love like his. During a vigil held in Charli’s honor at the Baraza Media Lab, Ciru reminisced about their relationship, detailing how they met and how their bond blossomed over …
Read More »Senator Karen Nyamu Criticized for Driving on Wrong Side of Road
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu faced backlash online after a video emerged showing her vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). The video, initially shared on her social media platforms, depicted her driver attempting to navigate through traffic congestion at a roundabout in …
Read More »Embakasi MP Demands CS Chirchir’s Impeachment over Gas Blast
Embakasi East Member of Parliament, Babu Owino, has called for the impeachment of Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir due to his failure to comply with a Senate summon regarding the tragic gas explosion in Embakasi. In an address to the Senate Energy Committee chaired by Wahome Wamatinga on Wednesday, Babu …
Read More »The Origin of Senator Eddy Oketch’s Middle Name, ‘Gicheru’.
Hailing from Migori County, predominantly inhabited by the Luo and Kuria communities, Oketch recounted his upbringing in Uriri village until 2003 when his mother passed away. Reflecting on the challenges his family faced after his mother’s death, particularly as tobacco farmers in the area, Oketch shared that their circumstances compelled …
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