A large fire erupted at the University of Nairobi’s Taifa Hall on Wednesday night, causing significant damage to the building. The fire is believed to have started in the kitchen of a restaurant within the hall before spreading to other areas, including parts of the administration offices. Central Officer Commanding …
Read More »TikTok Calls Report of US Sale to Musk “Pure Fiction”
TikTok has dismissed a report claiming that China is considering selling the social media platform’s US operations to Elon Musk as “pure fiction.” The company’s response followed a Bloomberg report suggesting that Chinese officials are evaluating the possibility of selling TikTok’s US business to Musk if the US Supreme Court …
Read More »Peter Mbae: The Reason for My Resignation from Government
Peter Mbae, the Head of the Government Delivery Service (GDS), has revealed that he resigned from his position due to ongoing frustrations in his role. In an interview with NTV, Mbae shared the numerous challenges that have made it difficult for him to carry out his duties effectively since his …
Read More »Kabogo: My Net Worth is Sh3.01 Billion
William Kabogo, the nominee for ICT and Digital Economy CS, has disclosed that his net worth is Sh3.01 billion in assets. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments on Tuesday, Kabogo explained that his wealth includes residential properties, movable assets, cash, land, and farms. “My total net worth stands …
Read More »Lee Kinyanjui Declares Net Worth of Sh471 Million
Lee Kinyanjui, the nominee for the position of Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, has declared his net worth to be Sh471 million, according to a National Assembly committee. Kinyanjui, who appeared before the Committee on Appointments led by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula for approval hearings, stated that his shares …
Read More »CHAN 2025 Postponed to August Due to Infrastructure Delays
The eagerly awaited Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), originally scheduled to take place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in February 2025, has been postponed to August 2025 due to delays in infrastructure development. The tournament, which is meant for players based in their home countries, was initially set for February 1-28, …
Read More »Kinyanjui Denies Allegations of Abandoning Street Children in Forests
Lee Kinyanjui, the nominee for Trade Cabinet Secretary, has refuted claims that during his tenure as Nakuru Governor, his administration rounded up street children and abandoned them in the hyena-infested Embobut Forest in Elgeyo Marakwet County. During his vetting before the Committee on Appointments on Tuesday, Kinyanjui dismissed these allegations …
Read More »Muturi Exposes NIS Involvement in Son’s Abduction
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has revealed shocking details about the abduction of his son, Leslie, by officers from the National Intelligence Service (NIS), disclosing that his release only occurred after President William Ruto personally intervened. In a statement provided to detectives at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) …
Read More »Fuel Prices Up from Midnight
Effective from midnight tonight, petroleum prices in Kenya will see an increase across all fuel types. The maximum allowed pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will rise by KShs. 0.29 per litre, KShs. 2.00 per litre, and KShs. 3.00 per litre, respectively. These adjustments are set to impact …
Read More »Taita Taveta: Kindiki Receives Petition for Pare Community Recognition
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has officially received a petition advocating for the naturalization and recognition of the Pare Community in Taita Taveta County as Kenyan citizens. The Pare Community, which has lived in the country for generations, is seeking formal acknowledgment as a Kenyan tribe, similar to the recognition given …
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