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Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has publicly rebuked Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale for statements he allegedly made targeting the Kikuyu community, faulting him for refusing to apologize. In a statement issued Sunday, July 26, Wahome revealed that Duale had been asked to retract his remarks but declined, reportedly arguing …

Members of Parliament have instructed the regulator overseeing state corporations to pursue former National Youth Service (NYS) managers and board members in an effort to recover millions of shillings lost during their time in office. An Auditor General’s review found that the funds may have disappeared through stalled projects, improper …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino appeared alongside Siaya Governor James Orengo at the Kisumu Law Courts to defend eight supporters connected to the Linda Mwananchi movement following the July 12 clashes near an Anglican Church of Kenya service in Kisumu. The two politicians said they were representing individuals affiliated with …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has tasked former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi with initiating dialogue with retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, citing Murungi’s extensive political experience as ideal for the role. Speaking during an event in Meru on Saturday, July 26, Kindiki praised Murungi’s political credentials, saying few in the region could …

Jambojet was forced to call off the takeoff of flight JM8650 en route from Nairobi to Kisumu on Sunday, July 26, after a technical warning triggered a safety response. According to the airline, the aircraft — registration 5Y-JXL — flagged a system caution alert at around 6:00 AM, just before …

Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit reaffirmed the church’s stance against political rhetoric during a high-profile function held Sunday, July 26, in Amagoro, Busia County. The occasion — the consecration of Vitalis Job Ekuru as the fourth Bishop of ACK’s Katakwa Diocese — drew a large turnout of …

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for the resignation of Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar, describing both men as unfit for public office following controversial ethnic remarks by Duale. The former Vice President made the comments on Saturday while attending the burial of Pastor …

Trans Nzoia County — A political rally in Kiminini took an unexpected turn on Sunday when residents began voluntarily contributing cash to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi Movement, transforming the roadside gathering into an impromptu fundraiser. Supporters pushed through the crowd toward Sifuna’s vehicle, offering whatever they could — …

A senior police officer attached to the National Police Service Airwing has been found dead inside a house in Juja, Kiambu County. The officer, identified as Chief Inspector Michael Waiganjo Kabere, was discovered on Thursday evening at a residence in the Malaba ODM area of Witeithie. Click here to join …

Artcaffé is planning to expand its presence beyond Nairobi as demand for curated dining experiences continues to rise among Kenya’s growing middle-income population. The restaurant chain plans to open a new outlet in Eldoret before the end of the year, followed by expansion into Mombasa and other coastal towns next …