Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has clarified why he skipped both the State funeral of Raila Odinga at Nyayo National Stadium and the burial in Bondo, citing security threats. Speaking in an interview on Ramogi TV on Wednesday evening, the Democracy for Citizens Party leader said he received intelligence reports …
Read More »Nyutu Fires Warning as Ruto, Opposition Clash Escalates
Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has urged President William Ruto and opposition leaders to tone down political exchanges and concentrate on delivering services to Kenyans. Nyutu expressed concern that the ongoing war of words between the two sides risks diverting attention from pressing national issues. Click here to join our WhatsApp …
Read More »Kenyans Warned: Don’t Relax Yet-Flood Risk Still Deadly
Rainfall is expected to gradually decline across the country this week, bringing some relief after days of heavy downpours that caused deaths and displaced thousands. Despite the anticipated reduction, officials caution that risks remain high due to saturated ground, which could still trigger flooding and landslides. Click here to join …
Read More »Youth Take the Lead in Voter Registration Drive Ahead of Elections
Young people are increasingly at the forefront of voter registration efforts, with social media buzzing with hashtags and campaigns urging their peers to sign up in large numbers. This surge comes as the IEBC rolls out a nationwide exercise targeting over six million new voters ahead of the 2027 polls. …
Read More »Mozambique President Daniel Chapo Kicks Off Three-day Kenya Visit
Daniel Fransisco Chapo has begun a three-day working visit to Kenya an invitation from President William Samoei Ruto. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, President Chapo was received by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The visit will involve high-level meetings aimed at …
Read More »Report Shows Kalenjin, Somali Communities Dominate SHA Jobs
The Social Health Authority (SHA) workforce is largely dominated by members of the Kalenjin and Somali communities, although CEO Mercy Mwangangi maintains that the agency complies with legal requirements on ethnic balance. A report presented to the Senate Committee on National Cohesion shows SHA has 564 employees, with Kalenjin staff …
Read More »Student Death Sparks Protests at Laikipia University
By: Erick Otieno, Laikipia University. A tragic incident involving a first-year student has triggered widespread protests at Laikipia University, culminating in an indefinite closure of the institution. According to reports, on Friday, 20th March, a group of students had gone on a hike at Subukia Falls when one of them, …
Read More »Shock Ranking: JKIA Missing in Africa’s Best Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has failed to secure a spot among Africa’s top 10 airports in the latest rankings released by Skytrax. Meanwhile, regional competitors stood out, with Kigali International Airport ranked 8th and Bole International Airport taking the 9th position on the continent. Click here to join our …
Read More »The 7 Worst Plane Crashes in History
By: BBC Two plane crashes have occurred in the last two days. A military C-130 Hercules plane carrying 125 people crashed in Colombia, killing 34 people. In New York, Air Canada flight AC8646 collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night, killing two pilots and injuring several …
Read More »Raphael Tuju: I was hiding in Kiambu
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has resurfaced publicly after being reported missing on Saturday. His family said Tuju and his driver went missing while en route to a radio interview, with his vehicle later found abandoned along Miotoni Lane in Karen. In a Monday appearance at his home, Tuju revealed …
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