David Kariuki Ngare, popularly known as Gakuyo, a televangelist and the founder of Ekeza Sacco, has been escorted to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters at Mazingira Building, where he is undergoing questioning in preparation for potential prosecution. According to DCI officials familiar with the investigation, the Office of …
Read More »Mudavadi Arrives in Addis Ababa for 36th Joint Ministerial Commission Meeting
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has touched down in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, for an official visit. Upon his arrival at the airport, Mudavadi was greeted by Kenya’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, George Orina, and Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Director General of Africa Affairs, Fisseh Shawul. In addition to his …
Read More »Nigerians Protest Over Rising Cost of Living
Demonstrations are occurring in Oyo and Ibadan, Nigeria, in response to the increasing expenses of daily life. These protests in the southern region mirror earlier ones in the north that took place two weeks ago. Anger among protesters stems from soaring inflation rates, primarily fueled by steep food prices and …
Read More »BBC’s Hunt Begins for 2024 Komla Dumor Award Winner
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has commenced its search for the journalist who will be honored as the recipient of the 2024 Komla Dumor Award. Established in memory of journalist Komla Dumor, the award coincides with the 10th anniversary of his passing. According to Liliane Landor, Director of BBC World …
Read More »Speaker Mbilu Cleared as DPP Withdraws Case
By: MD Francis In a surprising turn of events, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Makueni has decided not to proceed with the case against the Speaker of the County Assembly, Mr. Mbilu. Following a review of the investigation file concerning the Speaker, the DPP’s office has opted to …
Read More »Tips for Coping with the Current Nairobi Heatwave
The recent declaration by the World Meteorological Organisation, identifying the past month as the hottest January on record, has raised concerns about whether Nairobi is currently experiencing heatwaves. The intense sun over the past few weeks has prompted many Kenyans to voice their discomfort with the high temperatures online. “You …
Read More »Engineers Assure Completion of Kiptum’s House by Thursday
The construction of a new house for World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, ordered by President William Ruto, is nearing its conclusion at Kiptum’s farm in Naiberi, Uasin Gishu county, ahead of his burial on Friday. A team of engineers and workers have been stationed at the site to finalize …
Read More »Uasin Gishu: Nurses Quit Jobs For Greener Pastures Abroad
The Kenya National Union of Nurses (Knun) has expressed concern about a significant number of nurses leaving county-run hospitals in Uasin Gishu, which is jeopardizing the quality of medical services in the region. Knun Secretary, Kleen Mutai, highlighted the issue, noting that a considerable portion of nurses, particularly those aged …
Read More »Elijah Nthenge Foundation Honors Legacy of Service at Kyatune Special School
By: Nicholas Wambua In a heartwarming event, the Elijah Nthenge Foundation, a non-governmental organization dedicated to aiding differently-abled individuals, recently organized a memorable gathering at the Kyatune Special School. This event not only highlighted the enduring legacy of compassion and service established by Elijah Nthenge but also showcased the foundation’s …
Read More »China’s Indigenous Passenger Aircraft Debuts Internationally
By: CNN The C919 passenger jet, developed by the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) in Beijing, emerged from Chinese airspace for the first time on Sunday, making an appearance at the Singapore Airshow. This single-aisle aircraft, potentially challenging Western-manufactured planes like Boeing and Airbus, stands as a significant …
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