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The renowned Mama Uhuru house, situated along Kangundo Road at the Kangundo Road market, has been brought down in a dawn demolition. The two-story building, with 136 single-room units, was owned by the family of Kenya’s freedom fighter, Mwanaisha Bilali, affectionately known as Mama Uhuru until her passing on September …

National Assembly members are considering censuring Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u, for the alleged non-release of National Government Constituency Development Funds (NG-CDF). MPs claim that despite National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula assuring that the funds would be disbursed by December 20, 2023, the Treasury has failed to do so. …

The Kenyan government’s overseas engagements, spearheaded by President William Ruto, result in 2,500 nursing positions advertised in Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Labor calls for applications from Kenyan youth for roles such as general nurses, personal assistants, and healthcare assistants. This initiative aims to enhance safe and productive labor migration …

Following an outage that affected M-PESA services from around 11:00 am on Tuesday, normal functionality has been restored. The disruption was observed on both Safaricom’s M-PESA App and the Sim Toolkit. Banks had alerted customers to possible delays and requested patience until further instructions were provided once the issue was …

Individuals challenging the exorbitant cost of living have submitted a petition to Chief Justice Martha Koome, urging prompt consideration of their case. The letter outlines five key concerns, including questioning the constitutionality of the Affordable Housing Bill 2023 and the forced eviction of Kenyans from their residences. Despite their request …

The Mpesa mobile phone-based money transfer service is currently experiencing an outage, affecting millions of its users across the country. On January 9, 2024, numerous Kenyans took to social media to report the unavailability of Mpesa services. Many users attempting transactions received apology messages from Mpesa, with one message stating, …

In recent times, communities have been grappling with the alarming rise in hyena attacks, with tragic incidents leaving residents on edge. The critical need for safety measures has become increasingly evident, leading experts to emphasize a unique approach: “Do Not Attack or Run, Talk to It.” This article delves into …

President William Ruto announced that the government has already recruited 56,000 teachers, and an additional 20,000 will be hired soon to improve the quality of education in the country. During a speech at Kamagut Primary School while laying the foundation stone for modern classrooms, Ruto mentioned that the government has …

The rapid burial of Starlet Wahu, the younger sister of Pastor Victor Kanyari, just three days after her tragic murder, has raised questions among the public. The shocking incident unfolded when Wahu’s lifeless body was discovered at a South B-based Airbnb, sparking widespread discussions and sorrow in the community. The …

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has addressed the murder of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, also known as Sniper, breaking her silence on the matter. In a video observed by the Star, Mwangaza, delivering a sermon in her church on Sunday, revealed that her adversaries have devised a new strategy to target …