Several media outlets in the United States and Russia are reporting that talks to end the war in Ukraine are expected to begin this Tuesday in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Ambassador to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and National Security Advisor Mike …

Over 250 leaders from African cities, including mayors, policymakers, investors, and business leaders, gathered in Nairobi on Monday for the Green & Resilient UrbanShift Africa Forum. The event, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and hosted by C40 Cities, is supported by major global organizations such as the UN …

Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions in parts of 12 counties on Tuesday. The outages are set to take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the affected areas to allow for system maintenance. The counties impacted include Nairobi, West Pokot, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Kakamega, Homa Bay, Meru, …

Baringo Senator William Cheptumo will be laid to rest on March 1, 2025, at his home in Bartabwa Ward. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Senator Cheptumo passed away on February 16, 2025, while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital. In a statement on Monday, former CS Simon Chelugui, who …

The National Assembly has dismissed an effort by a lobby group to raise concerns about Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s conduct. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The House rejected the Grassroot Oversight Initiative (GOI)’s proposal, citing procedural restrictions outlined in parliamentary rules. In a letter dated February 7, 2025, Clerk …

Wafula  Chebukati, the ex-chair of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, is receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital, where he has been for nearly a week. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Sources at the hospital revealed to The Star that Chebukati is currently in the Intensive Care Unit. …

Malulu Injendi, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Malava, has passed away. In a statement issued on Monday, February 17, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula confirmed that Injendi died at Agha Khan Hospital in Nairobi. “It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of our dear colleague, Hon. …

A 66-year-old man passed away suddenly at his business in the Kibera slums of Nairobi. According to the police, Silas Kirimi was working at his general merchandise shop when he suddenly collapsed and died on Saturday evening. The cause of death has not been determined yet. Officers who responded to …

Ugandans and Kenyans have united in calling for the release of Uganda’s opposition leader, Kizza Besigye. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Besigye, 68, has been in police custody since an alleged abduction in Nairobi in November 2024. He faces charges in a military court for possessing pistols and …

The High Court is set to issue a ruling in a case where murder convict Jowie Irungu has petitioned for the death penalty to be declared a degrading form of punishment. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Jowie was sentenced to death in March 2024 by Justice Grace Nzioka …