Former Bomachoge Chache MP Simon Ogari has died. He passed away on Tuesday morning at his Karen home after a prolonged illness. He was 68 years old. Ogari served as the Assistant Minister for Transport in the Grand Coalition government. He was elected as the Bomachoge MP in a 2009 …
Read More »US election polls: Who is ahead – Harris or Trump?
Voters in the US go to the polls on 5 November to elect their next president. The election was initially a rematch of 2020 but it was upended in July when President Joe Biden ended his campaign and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris. The big question now is – will the …
Read More »MPs Propose Additional Ksh.13B for NG-CDF
MPs are pushing to increase the NG-CDF allocation by an additional Ksh.13 billion despite the country’s financial challenges. The National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriation Committee is reviewing proposed amendments to the NG-CDF Act, which would boost the fund available to MPs. Wajir East MP Aden Daud’s amendments suggest changes to …
Read More »Supreme Court to Hear Finance Act Appeal
The Supreme Court is set to review the government’s appeal regarding the 2023 Finance Act, which was previously deemed unconstitutional by the Court of Appeal. Today, the National Assembly and other appellants will present their case before a full seven-judge bench. These appellants include the Speaker of the National Assembly, …
Read More »Mpox Disease Update
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold a press briefing to provide crucial information and outline urgent measures in response to mpox. This briefing comes after the introduction of the Mpox Joint Continental Preparedness and Response Plan by the Africa CDC and the World Health Organization.
Read More »Hillside Parents Await Autopsy Results as DNA Testing Continues
The parents of the 21 students who perished in the Hillside Academy fire on the night of September 5 are expected to visit Naromoru Hospital in Nyeri today. This marks their second day at the facility for DNA sample collection. A government pathologist is scheduled to perform the autopsies on …
Read More »Dry Spell Expected Nationwide
The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced that most regions of the country will see dry conditions over the coming week. Their latest forecast, issued on Tuesday, indicates that while the majority of Kenya will be sunny and dry, some areas will still receive light to moderate rain. “Generally, sunny and …
Read More »Actress Dida of Sultana Passes Away After Brave Battle with Cancer
Actress Winfred Bwire Ndubi, beloved for her portrayal of ‘Dida’ on Citizen TV’s hit show, Sultana has Passed on. Bwire, who had been courageously battling cancer, passed away today, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, inspiration, and advocacy. Bwire was diagnosed with Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), an uncommon and …
Read More »Tragedy in Igembe North: Man Kills Four, Lynched by Mob
A violent incident occurred in Kilera village, Igembe North, Meru County, where a man attacked and killed four neighbors before being lynched by enraged residents. Police described the attack as unusual. In total, five people died, leaving the community in shock. The incident, involving a mentally challenged man, occurred on …
Read More »China and Philippines Trade Blame as Ships Collide
By: BBC China and the Philippines have accused each other of ramming coast guard vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. The Philippines has claimed a Chinese ship “directly and intentionally rammed” into its vessel, while Beijing has accused the Philippines of “deliberately” crashing into a Chinese …
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