A Catholic priest was fatally shot on Thursday afternoon in a violent ambush by armed bandits in the troubled Kerio Valley region, known for recurring insecurity. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The priest had just finished leading a small Christian community (Jumuiya) mass in Kakbiken village and was …
Read More »Raila Supports Senate’s Push to Strengthen Role as Upper House
The Senate is considering a move to initiate a parallel constitutional amendment aimed at solidifying its role as the Upper House amid ongoing tensions with the National Assembly. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Backing the senators’ plan, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga called for the Senate to have …
Read More »Mwaura Retracts Statement, Confirms Public Seal Is with Attorney General
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has retracted his earlier remarks regarding the custody of Kenya’s Public Seal, now affirming that it remains with the office of the Attorney General (AG). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel On Monday, Mwaura had claimed that the seal had been lawfully transferred to the …
Read More »Pastor Ng’ang’a’s Church Not Closed, Nairobi Official Clarifies
Environment Chief Officer Geoferry Mosiria has refuted reports claiming that Neno Evangelism Centre, led by Apostle James Maina Ng’ang’a, was shut down over a KSh10 million land rate debt. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Taking to his X account, Mosiria clarified that the county’s aim is not to …
Read More »Cat Caught Attempting to Sneak Drugs into Prison
Authorities in Costa Rica have apprehended a black-and-white cat that was being used to smuggle drugs into Pococí Prison. Nicknamed “Narcomichi” by amused internet users, the cat was noticed behaving strangely near a grassy area close to the prison perimeter on May 6, 2025. Alert prison guards moved in and …
Read More »Kenya to Raise WHO Funding to 20%, Says Health CS Duale
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that Kenya will raise its assessed contribution to the World Health Organization (WHO) to 20 percent over the next four years. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, Duale affirmed Kenya’s backing of …
Read More »Ruto to Ukambani People: This is What I Have for You
President William Ruto has pledged that the Lower Eastern region—comprising Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui counties—will receive its fair share of national resources and development opportunities. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during a meeting with over 1,500 professionals and grassroots leaders from the three …
Read More »Man, 31, Allegedly Kills 76-Year-Old Father in Makueni
Police in Thongoni, Makueni County, are investigating a suspected case of patricide after a 31-year-old man allegedly strangled his 76-year-old father to death. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident, reported on the evening of May 20, 2025, was brought to the attention of authorities around 4:51 p.m. …
Read More »Boniface Mwangi Deported and Abandoned in Ukunda
Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was deported from Tanzania on Thursday morning and left in Ukunda, Kwale County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to his family, Mwangi appeared frail and injured upon arrival and was immediately taken to a hospital in Diani for medical evaluation. “We received a …
Read More »Smriti Vidyarthi Lands New Job After Leaving NTV
Former NTV journalist Smriti Vidyarthi has secured a new role, months after her departure from Nation Media Group. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a video announcement, Smriti revealed she has joined The Nature Conservancy (TNC), a global environmental organization, as the Executive Communications Officer for Africa. “I’m …
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