The High Court has stopped the rollout of the Sh2.1 billion road upgrade deal between the Nakuru County Government and the National Youth Service (NYS) until a legal challenge questioning its legality is resolved. In a Wednesday ruling, the court classified as urgent a petition by activists Paul Muchiri and …
Read More »Stay Alive This Christmas: The Safety Message Everyone Needs to Hear
By: Florence Atieno, Laikipia University As Christmas approaches, excitement is building. Families are traveling, friends are planning reunions and communities across the country are preparing to celebrate. But while this season brings joy, it also calls for extra caution to protect ourselves and those around us. Every festive season sees …
Read More »Youth Hit Hardest as Corruption Deepens, Says EACC
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has warned that corruption disproportionately affects young Kenyans, limiting their access to education, employment, and financial support. EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud cited the 2024 National Ethics and Corruption Survey, noting that corruption is a “daily assault” on young people’s ambitions. He highlighted that nearly …
Read More »Police Gun Down Two Robbery Suspects in Nairobi CBD
Two suspected robbers were fatally shot by plainclothes police officers on Tuesday after allegedly robbing a man of cash along Moi Avenue in the city center. Police confirmed that a gang of five attacked a bank customer shortly after he withdrew an undisclosed amount of money. Officers on patrol were …
Read More »Betty Bayo’s Mother Petitions DPP for Inquest into Gospel Singer’s ‘Mysterious’ Death
The mother of popular Kenyan gospel artiste Beatrice Mbugua, widely known as Betty Bayo, has formally appealed to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to launch an inquest into the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death. Click Here To Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Joyce Wairimu, through her …
Read More »Nyeri Activist Attempts 72-Hour Tree-Hug to Break World Record
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, 22, has launched an extraordinary bid to set a new Guinness World Record by continuously hugging a tree for 72 hours. This demanding challenge, taking place outside Governor Kahiga Mutahi’s office, is aimed at highlighting the urgent need for global climate action. Click here to join …
Read More »2027 Showdown: United Opposition Declares War on Division
The leadership of the United Opposition has strongly affirmed its unity, dismissing reports of internal division as they intensify preparations for the 2027 General Election. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Mathioya Constituency, Murang’a County, on Tuesday, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and DAP–K boss …
Read More »Tanzania Tightens Security as Planned Protests Keep Cities Quiet
Tanzania has intensified security across major cities, with police and military patrols visible ahead of expected anti-government protests planned to coincide with Independence Day. By midday, no demonstrations had taken place. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Residents in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mbeya, Mwanza and other towns reported …
Read More »Sonko Announces Political Comeback After Registering New Party
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has declared that he is gearing up for a political return after registering his new outfit, the National Economic Development Party (NEDP). Although his impeachment currently bars him from seeking public office, Sonko said he plans to return to the Supreme Court to request a …
Read More »Raila Junior to Restore Late Father’s Iconic “Hammer”
Raila Odinga Junior has announced plans to restore his late father Raila Odinga’s famed “Hammer” vehicle and eventually place it at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga mausoleum in Kang’o Ka Jaramogi. “My plan is to restore it and take it to the museum at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi,” he said, responding to …
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