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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stated that Raila Odinga is the best candidate for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Gachagua emphasized that Raila’s perspective on the world and his advocacy for the African people make him the …

A memorial service for renowned broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela will take place this Friday at All Saints Cathedral, starting at 2 pm. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel His burial will follow on Saturday, February 15, at 10 am at Lang’ata Cemetery. Mbotela passed away on February 7 after …

The city will transform into a romantic setting as couples celebrate Valentine’s Day. Street vendors have set up their stalls, preparing bouquets, hoping for a profitable day. Some have even tucked a few extra bills into their arrangements. If you’re unsure how to spend the day, remember there’s no wrong …

The Interim Sugar Pricing Committee has increased the minimum sugarcane price from Sh5,000 to Sh5,300 per tonne, effective immediately. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The decision was made following a meeting on February 7, 2025, to assess farmers’ earnings. Agricultural Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh has instructed all sugar …

By: KNA As the world marks World Radio Day, Kenya joins in celebrating the enduring power of radio as a medium of information, education, and entertainment. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel With a rich history dating back to 1928, radio has played a pivotal role in shaping the …

Raila Odinga’s campaign team for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship is staying optimistic after the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a 16-member bloc, backed Madagascar’s Foreign Minister Richard James Randriamandrato on Thursday, February 13. For months, Odinga and Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf were seen as the top …

Merger talks between Honda and Nissan have collapsed after the firms failed to agree on a multi-billion-dollar tie-up. The Japanese carmakers, along with junior partner Mitsubishi, had aimed to combine their businesses to fight back against competition from rival firms, especially in China. The merger would have created an auto …

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a strong warning to criminal groups involved in drug trafficking and sales nationwide. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel While speaking on Thursday at the launch of the “Status of Drugs and Substance Use Among University Students in Kenya” report, Murkomen stressed …

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) continues to urge journalists to prioritize human-centered reporting in their daily coverage to shed light on important issues affecting Kenyans. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel At a media training event held at Aga Khan University on Wednesday in preparation for World Radio …

US President Donald Trump said he had a “long and very productive” phone call with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday in which the leaders agreed to begin talks to end the war in Ukraine. In a post on his Social Media platform, Trump said he and the Russian president had “agreed …