Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged the Kenya Kwanza government to accelerate the delivery of its pledges as the country approaches the 2027 General Elections. With just 20 months remaining, Mudavadi emphasized the need to ensure that commitments under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) translate into tangible benefits …
Read More »Kenya’s New Envoys Urged to Boost Trade and Jobs Abroad
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has urged newly appointed Kenyan ambassadors, high commissioners, and consul generals to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and patriotism as they assume their diplomatic roles abroad. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Addressing the graduates during a ceremony …
Read More »Cancer Advocacy Group Warns Broken SHA System Jeopardizes Patient Treatment
A coalition of civil society organizations advocating for cancer patients has raised concerns over the Social Health Authority (SHA) system, describing it as a source of emotional and financial strain that threatens continuity of care. Speaking before the National Assembly Committee on Health, representatives of the Kenya Network of Cancer …
Read More »Two Popular Gay apps Removed from Apple China
Apple has confirmed that it has removed two popular same-sex dating apps in China – Blued and Finka – from the country’s app download area following an order from authorities. “We comply with the laws of the countries in which we operate. In accordance with the order from the Internet …
Read More »Why Everyone Is Changing Their Profile Pictures to Purple
A growing number of social media users have turned their profile pictures purple — a move linked to a global campaign highlighting gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide. The online movement was launched by South African organisation Women For Change (WFC), which called for a nationwide “shutdown” on November 21, just …
Read More »British Firm Discovers Gold Worth Sh683 Billion in Kakamega
A British mining company, Shanta Gold Limited, has announced the discovery of one of Kenya’s largest gold deposits — an estimated Sh683 billion worth of the precious metal in Kakamega County. According to the firm, about 337 acres of land will be required for the mining project, most of which …
Read More »President Ruto to Deliver State of the Nation Address on November 20
President William Ruto will address a joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday, November 20, 2025, during his annual State of the Nation Address. An official notice issued on Wednesday by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed that the session will begin at 2:30 p.m. in …
Read More »20-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Marsabit
A 20-year-old man has taken his own life in Mlima Mitatu area, Saku Constituency, Marsabit County. Confirming the incident, Jirime Chief Enock Kalo identified the deceased as Liban Galgallo. According to the chief, the young man was found hanging from a rope on the outskirts of Marsabit town under unclear …
Read More »Missing Kisii Woman Found Buried in Shallow Grave, Suspect Arrested
Police in Kisii County have arrested a suspect after the body of a 48-year-old woman who went missing was found buried in a shallow grave in Nyaura. The discovery has left residents in shock as detectives pursue investigations into the mysterious killing and secret burial. Click here to join our …
Read More »Goodbye Traffic! Kiambu Road Set for Dual Carriageway
The government has approved the expansion of the 23.5-kilometre Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi Road into a dual carriageway in a move aimed at decongesting the busy Kiambu Road corridor. According to a statement from State House, the upgraded highway will feature additional lanes, bypasses, loops, and access roads to improve traffic flow and …
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