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Ugandan human rights advocate Agather Atuhaire has been released by Tanzanian authorities, just a day after Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was also freed. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to her family and legal team, Atuhaire was dropped off near Uganda’s Mutukula border on Thursday evening. “She’s on …

Renowned Mugithi artist Samuel Muchoki, better known as Samidoh, has become a trending topic on social media following a series of recent actions that have sparked public interest and concern. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel It began when the musician shared a heartfelt birthday message to his estranged …

Outspoken political activist Nuru Okanga, a staunch supporter of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, surprised many on Thursday, May 22, 2025, when he met with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Okanga, well known for his passionate political commentary and grassroots mobilisation, is a …

At least two herders were shot dead in Gof Dertu Manyatta, North Horr, Marsabit County, following an attack by unidentified gunmen. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to police, the killings brought the death toll in the area on the same day to four. The attackers targeted a …

Police in Suneka, Kisii County, have arrested a man who stormed a local church on Friday morning, causing destruction estimated at over Sh200,000 and injuring three security guards. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The suspect, who was reportedly armed with a metal bar, broke into the Suneka Catholic …

Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili, popularly known as Babu Owino, was among 609 individuals officially admitted to the Roll of Advocates on May 23, 2025. The lawmaker described the day as a major milestone in his life journey. “Today is a historic moment for me as I join the bar …

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has released KSh 52,631,000 in compensation to 26 individuals in Kitui County affected by human-wildlife conflict (HWC). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The cheque handover ceremony took place in Mutomo during the 2025 International Day for Biological Diversity, which carried the theme …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has selected the Kasarani Stadium Gymnasium as the venue for the official unveiling of his new political outfit, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to a letter obtained by The Star, the booking was made through …

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, currently facing political challenges, has publicly expressed remorse for her involvement in the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In an interview on K24 aired Thursday, Orwoba admitted that, with the benefit of hindsight, she would have handled …

Several essential public service sectors are set to receive reduced funding under the proposed 2025/26 national budget, sparking fears over the government’s ability to implement reforms and deliver on its Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A report by the National Assembly’s Budget and …