Cardinals have elected Robert Prevost as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church. He has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. Pope Leo XIV succeeds Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, after a prolonged illness. A total of 133 cardinals, all under the age of 80, participated …
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The funeral service for the late Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were is currently taking place at Karabok Primary School in Homa Bay County, drawing thousands of mourners and numerous political leaders. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is among the dignitaries already present, with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga expected to arrive …
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President William Ruto has said the government is taking decisive steps to address the ongoing shortage of essential medicines in public health facilities across Kenya. Speaking at State House during the commissioning of disease surveillance vehicles for counties, Ruto explained that the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa) is undergoing a …
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A 68-year-old South African national was discovered dead in the bathroom of his apartment in Parklands, Nairobi, on the morning of Wednesday, May 7. Authorities believe Mark Nalon Minter, who had traveled to Kenya on a business trip on May 1 and was scheduled to return on May 10, collapsed …
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President William Ruto has officially granted a charter to Uzima University, elevating the Kisumu-based institution to full university status and bringing the total number of chartered universities in Kenya to 68. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A university charter is a formal endorsement that recognizes an institution’s ability …
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Two individuals have been apprehended in Mwingi Central Subcounty after being found in possession of three elephant tusks, according to a statement issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Thursday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The arrests followed a coordinated sting operation involving officers from the …
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Thick black smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on Thursday, signaling that Catholic cardinals have once again failed to elect a new pope. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Crowds of faithful and tourists gathered in St. Peter’s Square reacted with a mix of applause and disappointment after …
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has firmly stated he has no interest in joining President William Ruto’s Cabinet, distancing himself from any involvement in the current administration. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The ODM senator, known for his candid criticism of Ruto’s “broad-based government” formed after a political truce …
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The government is considering amending the Cyber Crime Act to address the increasing spread of digital misinformation, according to Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on the influence of social media on public perception, Mwaura emphasized the need for stronger legal tools to regulate …
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A 40-year-old man is undergoing treatment at Mwingi Level Four Hospital after being shot by the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Migwani in Kitui County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The shooting happened following the arrest of two women by a mob who accused them of livestock theft. …
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