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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed renewed confidence in the judicial system, stating that he trusts the courts will ultimately deliver justice in his contested removal from office. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This comes after the Court of Appeal overturned a ruling made by Deputy Chief …

At least 20 people sustained injuries when a bus traveling to Nairobi overturned in the Kimende area of Limuru, Kiambu County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to police and eyewitnesses, the accident occurred at a known blackspot on the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, involving a Climax Coach bus. The …

Pope Leo XIV appealed for no more war in a message to world powers during his first Sunday blessing at the Vatican. He called for a “lasting peace” in the Ukraine war, a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as welcoming Saturday’s agreement between India and Pakistan. He also recited the …

The government has completed the leasing process for four state-owned sugar mills to private operators, aiming to rejuvenate the struggling sugar sector. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, formal agreements have been signed with sugarcane growers and workers’ unions to …

Major General Luka Kutto, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Eastern Command, recently inspected Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops stationed in Wajir County as part of his ongoing field visits. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The tour aimed to engage with personnel directly, evaluate their operational preparedness, and gain …

Chinese heavy-duty truck manufacturer Sinotruk has introduced its Howo Max model in Kenya, appointing local dealer Printan as its official distributor. Hossein Goudarzi, CEO of Printan, stated in a press release on Friday from Nairobi that the Chinese-made truck sets new standards in power, efficiency, and affordability for Africa’s commercial …

ODM leader Raila Odinga has urged the party’s Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, to soften his criticism of President William Ruto’s administration. Raila assured ODM members who have joined the government that the party would fully support them in carrying out their duties. “Sifuna, sometimes you don’t need to be too …

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has rejected allegations that he is a project of the UDA following his announcement to run for president in 2027. He dismissed the accusations as baseless propaganda created by individuals afraid of the political momentum he is generating nationwide. “I am not a UDA project. …

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) disciplinary committee has formally summoned Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, accusing her of actions that allegedly breach the party’s Code of Conduct. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the committee’s chairperson, Charles Njenga, the party highlighted three specific instances of what it described …

Political activist and Inject Party leader Morara Kebaso has responded to claims that he is a government-backed project, a label he has faced from various quarters. Speaking on Nation FM, Morara explained that this accusation is often directed at individuals who rise within the political arena in Kenya. He believes …