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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 …

35 individuals, including police officers, have been apprehended in the ongoing crackdown on the production and distribution of illegal alcohol in Kirinyaga. Simultaneously, the County Government has initiated a vetting process for all liquor establishments. Law enforcement has seized nearly Ksh.1 million in cash along with undisclosed quantities of illicit …

A collective effort among various partners in Turkana County is underway to address menstrual hygiene challenges faced by vulnerable women and girls. In a special initiative named “Pads for Love,” at least 700 students from Kataboi Girls Secondary School in Turkana North Sub-County were provided with sanitary towels and soaps …

The National Treasury is set to disburse Ksh 10 billion for the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) by the end of this month, according to reports. In efforts to resolve the ongoing deadlock between the Executive and the National Assembly, President William Ruto has announced that an additional tranche …

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has introduced a new training program called ‘Finya Computer Itoe Dollar’, inviting Kenyans aged 18-35 to participate in this free initiative. Announced through a poster shared on X, the program aims to offer complimentary courses covering various subjects including data entry, digital marketing, …

In the ongoing legal battle, the High Court has granted a temporary injunction prohibiting businessman Cleophas Shimanyula from making defamatory statements concerning Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale and his family. These statements were related to the death of Shimanyula’s employee, Kizito Moi Amukune. Lady Justice Janet Mulwa has also decided to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …