A new report by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and the Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) is urging the government to adopt a strategy that supports both second-hand clothing imports and domestic apparel manufacturing as complementary drivers of economic growth. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Titled …
Read More »Man Nabbed Selling Dog Meat in Sotik
Residents of Sotik, Bomet County, were left stunned on Friday after a man was arrested for allegedly slaughtering a dog and attempting to sell its meat to unsuspecting locals. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The suspect, 38-year-old Richard Kigen, was apprehended following a tip-off to Sotik Township Assistant …
Read More »Nine Killed in Russian Drone Strike on Civilian Bus in Ukraine
Nine civilians have reportedly been killed and four others injured after a Russian drone struck a passenger bus in northeastern Ukraine, according to local authorities. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The attack occurred Saturday morning in the town of Bilopillia, Sumy region, as the bus was en route …
Read More »Ogamba: Learners Won’t Pay for National Exams
Education Cabinet Secretary Migosi Ogamba has assured the public that parents will not be required to pay for national examinations, despite a significant Sh62 billion shortfall in the education sector budget. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The reassurance follows concerns sparked by the discovery that no funds had …
Read More »Govt Issues Urgent Flood Alert for Tana River Basin
The government has issued an urgent advisory for residents in the Lower Tana River Basin to voluntarily evacuate, citing the growing threat of severe flooding due to heavy rains and rising dam levels. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo appealed to communities living …
Read More »Cherargei Dismisses Gachagua’s Party, Affirms Ruto’s Grip on Power
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has downplayed the significance of the newly formed Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), reportedly linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, stating it lacks political influence. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel While speaking in Eldoret, Cherargei criticized the DCP for launching with a regional …
Read More »Karakuta Launches Avocado Packhouse to Boost Export Capacity
Karakuta Fresh Produce has opened a state-of-the-art avocado packhouse in Nairobi with a capacity of 7,500 tonnes, a strategic move aimed at increasing exports and strengthening ties with over 1,500 smallholder farmers in Kiambu, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, and Meru counties. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The facility will process …
Read More »Kindiki Denounces Violence at Gachagua’s Party Launch
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly criticized the disruption that marred the unveiling of Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), where security personnel resorted to firing in the air to disperse unruly individuals. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement, Kindiki emphasized the importance of political …
Read More »State Not Controlling MCK, Says Kabogo
ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has dismissed claims of any improper ties between the government and the Media Council of Kenya (MCK). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Addressing attendees at the 2025 Annual Media Summit in South C, Nairobi, Kabogo clarified that the council operates …
Read More »Hearing on Gachagua Impeachment Case Delayed Awaiting CJ’s Directions
The hearing of the petition contesting the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been postponed, pending new instructions from Chief Justice Martha Koome, who is expected to appoint a new bench. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The case was initially set for mention on Thursday but …
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