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Senator Miraj Abdillahi of UDA has urged President William Ruto to dismiss his Cabinet and initiate a fresh start. She emphasized that the current Cabinet has failed the President, as evidenced by recent protests from Generation Z against the government. Speaking in Likoni, Mombasa, Senator Abdillahi expressed concern that the …

By: BBC The White House has fought back against questions about Joe Biden’s mental fitness, with the US president telling anxious fellow Democrats it is time to end the criticism, and daring doubters in the party to challenge him. In a tense news conference, the president’s spokeswoman rejected suggestions that …

CFAO Motors Kenya has undergone a rebranding and is now known as CFAO Mobility Kenya. This strategic change aims to strengthen its identity as a diverse provider of mobility solutions. The transformation aligns with global branding standards set by its parent company, CFAO Group. Under the new identity, CFAO Mobility …

Justina Wamae, former running mate in the Roots party’s presidential campaign, has declined an offer from William Ruto to join a taskforce tasked with auditing health resources. This decision follows Ruto’s recent gazetting of a 20-member Human Resources for Health (HRH) taskforce aimed at evaluating healthcare workforce resources. President Ruto …

Senator Aaron Cheruiyot considered resigning due to the heightened tensions during the anti-Finance Bill protests. Speaking in the Senate, Cheruiyot admitted that there were moments when he thought about stepping down from his leadership role. However, he ultimately decided against it, emphasizing his commitment to being part of the solution …

The Senate observed a moment of silence to honor the lives lost during protests, expressing mourning for those who died amid demonstrations against the Finance Bill. Led by Speaker Amason Kingi, Senators solemnly paid their respects, acknowledging the tragic events that led to these losses. “We are deeply saddened by …

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is seeking public assistance to identify individuals involved in looting during protests against the Finance Bill. Surveillance footage captured several suspects breaking into and stealing from multiple businesses. The DCI, through its Imaging and Acoustic Unit at the National Forensic Laboratory, has retrieved numerous …

The number of people who have died in a series of deadly blasts in Nigeria thought to have been carried out by female suicide bombers has risen to more than 30, the vice-president says. Kashim Shetim visited the hospital treating the wounded in Borno State capital Maiduguri on Monday and …

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has reported that ongoing protests against the Finance Bill have resulted in significant casualties and injuries. According to KNCHR, as of July 1, 2024, at least 39 individuals have lost their lives, and 361 others have been injured across the country. In …

Joyce Gituro, a former radio presenter, was sworn in on Monday as the Chief Officer of Public Communications and E-government in Machakos County. Her appointment followed a vetting and approval process by the Machakos County Assembly. The swearing-in ceremony, attended by Governor Wavinya Ndeti, also saw two other chief officers …