Opposition leaders have strongly condemned what they described as escalating state violence and authoritarian tendencies under President William Ruto’s leadership, following the fatal shooting of five individuals in a land dispute in Kilgoris, Transmara West. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a joint statement, key figures including Martha …
Read More »President Ruto Grants Clemency to 57 Inmates in Nationwide Prison Pardon
President William Ruto has granted clemency to 57 inmates—56 Kenyans and one foreign national—in a wide-reaching pardon initiative aimed at promoting rehabilitation and restorative justice. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A statement from State House confirmed that the decision was based on recommendations from the Power of Mercy …
Read More »Gov’t Suspends Gambling Advertisements Across All Platforms for 30 Days
The Kenyan government has announced an immediate 30-day suspension of all gambling advertisements across television, radio, social media, and print platforms, including newspapers, magazines, and flyers. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement issued by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), the government outlined that the …
Read More »At Least Five Killed in Renewed Land Dispute Clashes in Narok
Fresh violence erupted in Angata Barrikoi, Narok County, on Monday morning, leaving at least five people dead during a confrontation linked to an ongoing land demarcation exercise by government officials. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to police reports, the clashes began when local residents, asserting ancestral ownership …
Read More »Spice FM Presenter Edward Kwach Passes Away
Renowned Kenyan radio presenter Edward Carey Kwach has passed away while receiving treatment for meningitis, his family announced on Tuesday morning. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In an official statement issued by family spokesperson Michael Okwiri, it was confirmed that Kwach died on the night of April 28, …
Read More »Namibian Minister Sacked after Being Accused of Rape
Namibia’s agriculture minister has been sacked after being accused of raping a 16-year-old girl five years ago. Mac-Albert Hengari was arrested on Saturday after allegedly attempting to bribe the victim, now 21, to withdraw the case against him, the police say. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Hengari, 59, …
Read More »European Football Rumours Monday: 6 EPL Clubs Interested in Jonathan David
Atletico Madrid have identified Tottenham’s Argentine defender Cristian Romero, 27, as one of their summer signings. (Marca) Manchester City are set to sign Juventus and Italy full-back Andrea Cambiaso, 25, with the Italian club also eyeing Arsenal’s Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares, 25, who is currently on loan at Lazio. (Sun) …
Read More »Chogoria Market Traders to Move from Streets to New Modern Facility
For 32 years, Vieterina Muthoni Bundi battled the harsh elements at her roadside vegetable stall—enduring rain that turned the area into a muddy mess, the scorching sun, dust storms that scattered her produce, and speeding vehicles that splashed dirty water onto her goods. At 69, she carries the memories and …
Read More »Preparations Intensify for 10th Annual Scientific Diabetes Conference in Naivasha
Preparations are in full swing for the 10th Annual Scientific Diabetes Conference, set to take place in mid-May in Naivasha. This year’s event, themed “A Decade in Diabetes Care,” will highlight advancements, teamwork, and dedication in diabetes management, research, and advocacy. Kenya Diabetes Study Group (KDSG) President Rosslyn Ngugi shared …
Read More »KDF Soldier Arrested After Girlfriend’s Sudden Death in Kitengela Lodge
A soldier from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) was taken into custody following the sudden death of his girlfriend at a lodge in Kitengela, Kajiado County. Police believe the woman may have died due to heart-related complications and plan to confirm the cause of death through an autopsy. The autopsy …
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