Raila Odinga, the opposition leader who departed the country on Wednesday, visited Rhodes House at Oxford University, UK. He was accompanied by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Jared Okello. ALSO READ: Hundreds Feared Dead After Landslide Hits Remote Papua New Guinea Village In a post on X, he expressed gratitude for …
Read More »Hundreds Feared Dead After Landslide Hits Remote Papua New Guinea Village
By: Reuters Hundreds are feared dead after a massive landslide flattened dozens of homes and buried families alive in a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea (PNG) early on Friday, a resident said. More than 50 homes, many with people still asleep inside, were buried when the landslide hit …
Read More »Man Utd’s Rashford left out of England’s Euro 2024 squad
Marcus Rashford paid for his poor season as the Manchester United forward was left out of England boss Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024 on Tuesday. Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and Chelsea skipper Reece James were among the other big names to miss out on the squad, …
Read More »[PHOTOS]: President Ruto tours Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta
President William Ruto on Tuesday visited the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. The head of state, who is on the second day of his state visit to the US, also met celebrated TV host Steve Harvey. Ruto was accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, …
Read More »Gov’t Defends Ruto’s U.S Trip, Claims Benefits Trump Costs
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura defended President William Ruto’s recent four-day state visit to the United States by emphasizing that the benefits outweigh the costs. During a visit to the Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology in Nakuru on Tuesday, May 21, Mwaura engaged with students who questioned the expenditure …
Read More »Two Killed in Athi River Road Collision
Two individuals lost their lives in a tragic road incident on the bustling Nairobi-Mombasa highway in Athi River, Machakos county. The victims were identified as a motorcyclist and their passenger. Additionally, two other passengers sustained injuries and were hospitalized at Shalom Community Hospital in Athi River. The collision, which occurred …
Read More »Ruto Announces Sh6 Billion Debt Relief for Coffee Farmers
Ruto has announced a substantial relief package of Sh6 billion for coffee farmers, aiming to alleviate their debts and rejuvenate the sector. Speaking to Kenyan residents in the United States during a state visit, President William Ruto pledged to lead the Cabinet in approving the debt write-off upon his return …
Read More »Biden: Situation in Gaza Does Not Constitute Genocide
By: Reuters U.S. President Joe Biden strongly defended Israel on Monday, saying Israeli forces are not committing genocide in their military campaign against Hamas militants in Gaza in a rejection of criticism from pro-Palestinian protesters.ALSO READ: President Ruto Embarks on Historic 4-Day State Visit to the United States “What’s happening …
Read More »Cooking Oil Prices Set to Surge 80% in 2024 Finance Bill
Proposals in the Finance Bill 2024 indicate a looming 80% increase in cooking oil prices, a move vehemently contested by the Edible Oil Manufacturers Association of Kenya. They argue that the suggested 25% excise duty on vegetable oils, part of the proposed bill, would create an unbearable financial burden for …
Read More »Joho: I Plan to Retire from Politics Alongside Raila
Former Mombasa governor Hassan Joho has disclosed his intention to step back from active political involvement simultaneously with Raila Odinga, leader of the ODM party. Addressing a gathering in Nyanza recently, Joho emphasized that it seemed fitting for him to exit politics at the same time as Raila, especially as …
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