Panic has gripped parts of Kitui County following a brutal night attack in Kwa Kamare, Tseikuru Sub-County, that left at least seven people dead. Authorities suspect the assault was a revenge mission tied to ongoing inter-community conflicts in the region. The attack unfolded on Saturday night, with residents reporting intense …
Read More »Orengo Declares Sifuna ODM’s Best SG Ever
Siaya Governor James Orengo has strongly backed embattled ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, praising his leadership during a lively Linda Mwananchi rally held in Shamakhokho, Vihiga County. Speaking to a large crowd, Orengo said Sifuna stands out as the best Secretary General the party has ever had, adding that he was …
Read More »Ruto Delivers 10,000-litre Milk Cooler to Boost Dairy Farmers in Murang’a
President William Ruto has officially handed over a 10,000-litre milk cooling facility to Kangari United Dairy Cooperative Society in Kigumo Constituency, Murang’a County, as part of efforts to strengthen the dairy industry. The President said the installation is meant to reduce milk wastage after harvest, promote value addition, and improve …
Read More »Wetang’ula Moves to Lock Western Kenya Vote Block
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has intensified political mobilisation in Western Kenya, holding meetings in Bungoma County aimed at strengthening support for President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. On Saturday, Wetang’ula met teachers and union representatives from across the county in what his allies describe as a …
Read More »Iran Makes Proposal to End War With US in Islamabad
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he had presented “Tehran’s views and perspectives” on ending the war, in a meeting with the Pakistani army chief in Islamabad. It appears that the minister arrived in the Pakistani capital with a detailed proposal that he intends to present to the Pakistani mediator, …
Read More »KRA Sets April 30 Deadline for Clearing 2025 Tax Arrears
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reminded taxpayers that the deadline for clearing all outstanding 2025 tax arrears is Thursday, April 30, after which penalties and interest will begin to accrue. While the filing deadline for annual tax returns remains June 30, KRA clarified that April 30 is strictly the …
Read More »Kalonzo Hands Jicho Pevu Direct Ticket for Mombasa Governor
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced that Nyali MP Mohamed Ali will receive a direct ticket from the opposition to run for Mombasa governor in the 2027 elections. Addressing a rally in Mombasa, Kalonzo said the decision was reached after consultations with other opposition leaders, positioning Ali—popularly known …
Read More »Elderly Woman Found Dead in Kitui Thicket, Probe Launched
Police in Kitui Central Sub-County have launched investigations into the death of a 76-year-old woman whose body was discovered in a nearby thicket. The victim, identified as Mariah Musyoka, was found at Ngiini Village in Kalundu Sub-location. Officers who arrived at the scene reported that the body was lying face …
Read More »CS Oparanya: Salary Alone Can’t Make You Rich
Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has stirred public debate after stating that formal employment on its own is unlikely to make someone wealthy. Speaking at a public event, Oparanya suggested that individuals who appear rich while relying solely on a salary may be engaging in questionable practices, arguing that true …
Read More »Government Cuts Sugarcane Price to Sh5,500 Per Tonne
The government has lowered the minimum price of sugarcane from Sh5,750 to Sh5,500 per tonne, marking a Sh250 reduction. In a directive released on April 24, the Kenya Sugar Board instructed all licensed millers to adopt the new price immediately and ensure timely payments to farmers nationwide. Click here to …
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