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Another casualty has occurred in the protests against the Finance Bill 2024, as a 21-year-old man passed away in hospital due to injuries sustained during demonstrations. Evans Kiratu, critically injured and suffering internal bleeding, was transported to Kenyatta National Hospital by a bystander. ALSO READ: Gachagua: I Stand with Ruto …

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu pleaded for an end to violence against judges and magistrates, emphasizing that life is a sacred gift from God. Speaking at the burial of magistrate Monica Kivuti, who was fatally shot at Makadara law courts, Mwilu condemned the attacks on judicial officials by those who …

Digital strategist Dennis Itumbi clarified why Crazy Nairobian is currently detained. He stated that Billy, known as Crazy Nairobian, allegedly sent threatening messages which led to his arrest. “I’ve consulted with the police regarding the arrest of Crazy Nairobian, Billy. Apparently, he sent threatening messages,” Itumbi asserted in a social …

In an unprecedented turn of events, more than 50,000 Kenyans gathered on a platform dedicated to discussing the arrest and subsequent disappearance of several influential figures. The platform, known as a ‘Space’ for live audio conversations, was led by prominent Kenyan personalities including Amerix, known for initiating ‘Masculinity Saturdays’. During …

In Busia, 18% of men continue to suffer in silence due to fear of reporting gender-based violence (GBV) cases, according to Children’s Officer Patrick Mukolwe.   This fear has led to increased suicidal cases, single mothers, and drug and substance abuse among men. “It’s time society created a platform where …

Information, Communications and the Digital Economy CS Eliud Owalo has exhorted Members of Parliament to fast-track the construction of ICT hubs in their respective constituencies to enhance digital literacy among the youth. He said the move would enable the realization of the government plan to have ICT hubs in all …

  Youth from pastoral areas who didn’t get a chance to access education are now benefiting from technical courses, aimed at making them shun livestock dependability for livelihood.   The Ujuzi manyattani initiative of Northern Rangeland Trust (NRT), started five years ago has seen more than 1,300 morans and women …

The Ministry of Health aims to engage women support groups in efforts to reduce HIV transmission from mothers to children. Kenya did not meet its goal of lowering this transmission rate by less than 5 percent by 2020, as reported by the Ministry. Currently, the country’s rate stands at 8.6 …

Daniel Koikai, father of the late reggae MC and advocate for menstrual health Jahmby Koikai, tragically took his own life. An autopsy conducted at Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home in Mbagathi, Nairobi, indicates that Koikai died from a severe throat wound. Pathologist Grace Midigo determined that Koikai succumbed to severe bleeding …

Francis Gitau Mungai, recently appointed as the new chair of Family Bank, has tragically passed away just three weeks after assuming the role, succeeding Wilfred Kiboro. The announcement of his death while undergoing treatment in the United States was made by the Family Bank board of directors and management. Architect …