Kenyan scholar and international law expert Professor Phoebe Okowa has been elected as a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after securing an absolute majority of votes during a United Nations Security Council session held on Wednesday in New York. Security Council President Michael Imran Kanu notified UN …
Read More »Mudavadi: No Time to Waste, Kenya Kwanza Must Deliver Before 2027
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged the Kenya Kwanza government to accelerate the delivery of its pledges as the country approaches the 2027 General Elections. With just 20 months remaining, Mudavadi emphasized the need to ensure that commitments under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) translate into tangible benefits …
Read More »Kenya’s New Envoys Urged to Boost Trade and Jobs Abroad
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has urged newly appointed Kenyan ambassadors, high commissioners, and consul generals to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and patriotism as they assume their diplomatic roles abroad. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Addressing the graduates during a ceremony …
Read More »Why Everyone Is Changing Their Profile Pictures to Purple
A growing number of social media users have turned their profile pictures purple — a move linked to a global campaign highlighting gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide. The online movement was launched by South African organisation Women For Change (WFC), which called for a nationwide “shutdown” on November 21, just …
Read More »President Ruto to Deliver State of the Nation Address on November 20
President William Ruto will address a joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday, November 20, 2025, during his annual State of the Nation Address. An official notice issued on Wednesday by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed that the session will begin at 2:30 p.m. in …
Read More »Body of Gospel Singer Betty Bayo Transferred to KU Hospital Mortuary
The body of renowned gospel artist Betty Bayo has been moved to the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital Mortuary. Bayo passed away on Monday at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) after battling leukemia, dying at around 1 p.m. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Her family representative stated …
Read More »Kenya Wins Global Award for Affordable Housing Programme
Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) has been internationally recognized for its efforts to promote urbanization and expand access to quality housing across the country. The State Department for Housing and Urban Development was honored in Cape Town, South Africa, with the Certified Bronze Gigacity Award 2025 by the World Broadband …
Read More »Mike Sonko Pays for Funerals of Raila Supporters Shot Dead
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has stepped in to cover all funeral expenses for five supporters of Raila Odinga who were tragically shot dead during the public viewing of the late leader’s body at Nyayo and Kasarani Stadiums. The move came at a time of immense grief for the families, …
Read More »Lawyer Donates Sh1M Court Win to Cancer Charity in Mother’s Memory
City lawyer Donald Kipkorir has announced that he will donate his entire Sh1 million court award from his case against Muthaiga Country Club to a cancer charity, honoring the memory of his late mother. Kipkorir revealed that the gesture is inspired by the loss of his mother to stomach cancer …
Read More »Gachagua, Kalonzo to attend burial of J.M. Kariuki’s widow in Gilgil
Opposition leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, are expected to attend the burial of Terry Wanjiru Kariuki, widow of the late politician J.M. Kariuki, in Gilgil, Nakuru County. Wanjiru passed away on October 30, 2025, while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital. Click …
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