Kenyan football is grieving the loss of former AFC Leopards winger Ezekiel Otuoma, who sadly passed away on Friday night after bravely battling Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a rare illness that impacts the brain and nerves. Otuoma, 31, was diagnosed with the condition in 2020, which eventually left him confined …
Read More »Breaking News: High Court Declares New University Funding Model Unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling, High Court Judge Chacha Mwita has declared the new university funding model unconstitutional, deeming it discriminatory against students’ right to education. The court emphasized that it is the government’s responsibility to finance public universities and that shifting this burden to parents violates the Constitution, breaching the …
Read More »Nairobi-Nakuru Road Closed Due to Accident, Christmas Travelers Stranded
A trailer accident caused heavy traffic on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway and Kamandura-Mai Mahiu Road on Friday. The accident led to the closure of these routes, stranding some travelers overnight. Despite efforts by traffic police to restore normal traffic flow, the congestion persisted for an extended period, disrupting many people heading …
Read More »Kisii: Man Kills Wife, Two Children Over Suspected Affair
A man in Nyanturago Village, Kisii County, killed his wife and two children before taking his own life in an apparent act of revenge over suspected infidelity. Witnesses said Charles James also injured his father and his third child during the attack late Thursday night. Neighbors claim James discovered his …
Read More »Gov’t Announces Key Economic Reforms for Business Growth
Nairobi, Kenya – The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry has announced a series of de-regulatory reforms designed to improve Kenya’s business environment, with a particular focus on easing burdens on the private sector. The announcement was made by the Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, and Industry, Salim Mvurya, during …
Read More »Raila Odinga Attends Kabarak University’s 20th Graduation Ceremony
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is attending the 20th Graduation Ceremony at Kabarak University. Kabarak University, a private higher education institution, was founded in 2002 by the late President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi. Located in Nakuru County, it is about 20 km from Nakuru town and 12 km from the …
Read More »Kalonzo Welcome Gachagua to Opposition Coalition
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has invited former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to join the opposition, sparking speculation about a potential coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Embu on Thursday, Kalonzo, alongside Azimio leaders Eugene Wamalwa (DAP Kenya) and former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand …
Read More »Murkomen Vows to Serve with Honor After Appointment to Interior Ministry
Kipchumba Murkomen, President William Ruto’s nominee for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA), has expressed his commitment to serving the nation with “honour and dignity” following his reassignment to the crucial role. Murkomen, who was previously the Cabinet Secretary for Transport before briefly holding the Sports docket, thanked …
Read More »PS Muthoni: The Mpox Hero Who Shielded Kenya from a Global Crisis
The Mpox outbreak that began in May 2024 raised concerns in Eastern and Southern Africa, with the World Health Organization declaring it an emergency three months later, in August. Kenya recorded its first case of the viral disease just two weeks after the WHO’s warning, sparking widespread fear. Could this …
Read More »Ruto Leads Tributes for Wetang’ula’s Mother
President William Ruto has led fellow leaders in expressing their condolences following the death of Mama Anne Nanyama Wetang’ula, the mother of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. She passed away on Friday. In a post on X, President Ruto shared his sympathies, stating, “Our condolences to Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and …
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