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 …
Read More »Former Governor Charity Ngilu Summoned by Senate Over KICOTEC Financial Records
Although Parliament is currently on recess, several House committees have continued their activities. This week, the Senate Public County Investments and Special Funds Committee summoned former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu to discuss the financial records of the Kitui County Textile Centre (KICOTEC) for the fiscal years 2019/20, 2020/21, and 2021/22. …
Read More »Budget Chair Nyoro Suggests Financial Measures to End Teachers’ Strike
Budget and Appropriation Chair Ndindi Nyoro has indicated that both the National Treasury and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) have adequate financial solutions to resolve the current teachers’ strike. Nyoro, the Kiharu MP, proposed that Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi could use Article 223 of the Constitution to access funds …
Read More »Nine-Month-Old Dies in Kilifi Bus Accident
A nine-month-old baby has died and 19 other passengers were injured after a Bus Car Company public service vehicle rolled over due to a tire blowout in Matsangoni, Kilifi. The incident happened at 8 a.m. on Saturday while the bus was traveling from Kilifi to Malindi. According to police, the …
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