The family of esteemed Kenyan actor Charles Ouda, affectionately referred to as ‘Charlie,’ has announced his demise at the age of 38. His family, in conjunction with his fiancée, former BBC journalist Ciru Muriuki, has released a statement requesting privacy during their time of mourning. Reports indicate that Charlie, cherished …
Read More »Wetangula Urges Ruto to Ignore Critics and Proceed with Housing Plans
Moses Wetangula, the Speaker of the National Assembly, has advised President Ruto to persist with his affordable housing plans despite criticism. Speaking in Kakamega, Wetangula urged Ruto to press on, citing the necessity of tough decisions in the development journey, akin to those made by developed nations. Wetangula dismissed objections …
Read More »Autopsy Reveals Kilungu Boys Student’s Cause of Death
The cause of death for Emmanuel Kirimi Kaimenyi, a Form one student who tragically passed away just ten days after being admitted to Kilungu Boys School, has been revealed as an infection, according to an official statement from the school. Kennedy Malinda, the Chairman of the Kilungu Boys School’s Board …
Read More »Odinga: Kenya’s Housing Project Not Truly Affordable
Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party, has continued to voice his criticism of the Kenya Kwanza housing project and the levy associated with it, arguing that it is far from affordable. Addressing a gathering in the Kirunga area of North Imenti Constituency, Meru …
Read More »President Ruto Mourns Passing of Namibia’s President Geingob
President William Ruto expressed his heartfelt condolences on Sunday following the passing of Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, praising him as a dedicated leader committed to serving his nation. In a statement released on Sunday, President Ruto conveyed his deepest sympathies to the family and citizens of Namibia, reflecting on the …
Read More »Five Dead, Nine Injured in Accident After Subukia Shrine Prayer Meeting
Five individuals lost their lives, while nine others sustained injuries in a tragic accident that occurred at Mahiga Meeru area along the Nyahururu-Nyeri road on Saturday evening. The victims, including a driver and women from St. Peters Gaitega of the Cathedral Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Murang’a, were returning …
Read More »Defense CS Duale Heads to U.S. for Four-Day Visit
Defence Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale is scheduled to embark on a four-day official trip to the United States of America starting Monday, where he will be hosted by his counterpart, Lloyd Austin III. This visit comes in the wake of the signing of a Defense Cooperation Framework on September 25, …
Read More »Raila: Ruto-Koome Meeting Outcome Misrepresented
Raila Odinga asserts that the true purpose of the January 22 meeting between President William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome was misrepresented to the public. During a press conference, Raila stated that the meeting did not aim to resolve disputes between the Executive and the Judiciary as initially claimed. …
Read More »Chief Justice Koome Declares 11 Vacancies in Court of Appeal
Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the availability of 11 positions for judges at the Court of Appeal. According to a Gazette Notice dated January 30, 2024, the appointments will adhere to the provisions outlined in Article 166(1)(b), (2), and (4) of the Constitution, as well as Section 30, Part …
Read More »EPRA: Gas Station in Embakasi Explosion Was Operating Illegally
EPRA has disclosed that the gas filling station in Embakasi, Nairobi, where a devastating explosion occurred on Thursday night, was operating without proper authorization. The regulatory authority stated that it had rejected all applications for construction permits for a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and filling plant in the Mradi …
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