316 Kenyans have died while working in Gulf States since 2002, according to Musalia Mudavadi, the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. He disclosed this during his Senate appearance, noting that the deaths occurred across six of the eight Gulf states. The highest number of fatalities were recorded in …

A Kamiti prison warden known as Cop Shakur on social media was arrested on Tuesday while demonstrating outside the Parliament Building. Videos circulating online depicted him in a blood-stained white dustcoat, holding a sign demanding justice for those who died in recent anti-tax protests. Part of his placard read, “We …

Recruitment for the next cohort of commissioners at the IEBC has begun, with a focus on the political factions of William Ruto and Raila Odinga following President Ruto’s signing of the IEBC Bill, 2024. This legislation, a result of post-election discussions between Ruto and Odinga, establishes a nine-member panel tasked …

Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history as Spain beat France in an absorbing contest to reach the final of Euro 2024. After Randal Kolo Muani headed in Kylian Mbappe’s cross to give France an early lead, Yamal curled home a stunning strike from outside the box …

Jubilee Christian Church (JCC) has announced a series of memorial events to honor the life and contributions of Bishop Allan Kiuna, their founder, who passed away on Tuesday at a Nairobi hospital. In an official statement, JCC remembered Bishop Kiuna as an exceptional individual who impacted countless lives both locally …

Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has announced a 40% reduction in his salary, aiming to lead by example in responsible governance and show solidarity with the Liberian people. According to reports from the BBC, this decision underscores his commitment to addressing economic challenges and enhancing transparency in government expenditure. Previously earning …

The shooting of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif in Kajiado by police in 2022 was arbitrary and unconstitutional, the High Court has ruled. Justice Stella Mutuku said the shooting on October 23, 2022 violated his right to life, right to equal benefit and protection of the law and right dignity, among …

At least six counties are scheduled to experience power outages on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The counties include Nairobi, Kericho, Busia, Nyeri, Kiambu and Mombasa. In Nairobi, areas that will be affected include Kitsuru Road, Spring Valley Road, Bendera Lane, Thigiri, Gardens, Thigiri Lane, Thigiri Close, Thigiri Ridge Road and …

President William Ruto is set to sign into law the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Bill. Ruto is set to assent to the Bill on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 9:00 am at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). This is the first bill successfully processed by Parliament based on the …

The Auditor General has raised concerns regarding the management of the Hustler Fund, prompting a response from the government. Errors in data extraction, understaffing during the fund’s establishment, and issues with notes numbering were cited as reasons for the discrepancies highlighted by Dr. Nancy Gathungu. Dr. Gathungu issued a disclaimer …