A family in Garissa is calling for justice and answers regarding the disappearance of their relative, Abdinasir Khalif, who has been missing since June 30, 2023. The family claims that Abdinasir was abducted by suspected National Police Reservists in Hagadera, Fafi Sub County. Despite more than a year of searching, …
Read More »Bishop Kamomoe Installed as Auxiliary Bishop of Wote Diocese
On Saturday, the Catholic Church in Makueni officially installed Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe as the new Auxiliary Bishop of Wote Diocese. Bishop Kamomoe, previously serving as Auxiliary Bishop of Nairobi Archdiocese, was appointed by Pope Leo XIV on July 5, 2025, to assist in the newly established diocese, which was …
Read More »Farmers in Busia Suffer Losses as Floods Destroy Crops
Residents near the Malaba and Malakisi rivers in Teso North sub-county, Busia County, are grappling with significant losses after heavy rains caused devastating floods, wiping out their crops. The hardest-hit areas include Amoni, Akiriamas, and Akiriamasit, where both homes and large swathes of farmland have been destroyed. Locals are now …
Read More »Sidian Bank Opens New Branch in Nyandarua, Aims to Boost SME Growth
Sidian Bank has inaugurated its 49th branch in Olkalou, Nyandarua County, as part of its plan to enhance its presence in the Mt. Kenya region and support the growth of SMEs and agribusinesses. Situated along the Gilgil-Nyahururu highway, the state-of-the-art branch is expected to serve a dynamic region known for …
Read More »Gachagua Emerges as Key Opposition Power Broker
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s six-week visit to the United States and his dramatic return to Kenya on Thursday have cemented his growing influence as a rising opposition figure. Despite being abroad since July, Gachagua remained a dominant voice in national politics, consistently making headlines with strong statements critical of …
Read More »Leaders Pay Tribute to Former MP Lempurkel
Political leaders from various parties have expressed their sorrow following the death of former Laikipia North MP, Matthew Lempurkel. Lempurkel passed away on Sunday due to injuries sustained in a recent road accident in Rongai. He had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi …
Read More »Lawmakers Vow to Keep Government in Check
A group of lawmakers, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, have reaffirmed their commitment to holding the government accountable, despite facing threats and intimidation. Speaking at a Sunday service at Jesus Teaching Ministry in Embakasi East, the legislators emphasized their determination to speak out against …
Read More »Wamuchomba: My Suspension from Parliament Was Due to Asking Questions
Gathoni Wamuchomba, the Member of Parliament for Githunguri, has alleged that her recent suspension from Parliament was due to her raising critical questions. On August 13, 2025, Speaker Moses Wetang’ula imposed a 20-day suspension on Wamuchomba. The MP has expressed her dissatisfaction with the suspension, claiming it restricts her from …
Read More »Blogger ‘Sniper’ Finally Laid to Rest 19 Months After Murder
Slain Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, popularly known as Sniper, was on Friday buried at his home in Kabuitu, Igembe East ward, nearly two years after his gruesome killing. Family, friends, and relatives who gathered for the send-off called on the government to fast-track justice, insisting those behind his murder must …
Read More »Gov’t turns to counselling, rehab to tackle mental health crisis
The State is intensifying efforts to expand counselling and rehabilitation services as part of interventions to curb rising mental health challenges in the country. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking in Nyeri during the Jukwaa la Usalama forum, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned that mental health issues …
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