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A recent poll conducted by Infotrak revealed the prevailing sentiments of Kenyans regarding the direction of their country. The survey, released on Thursday, highlighted sixteen reasons why citizens believe Kenya is heading in the wrong direction. Topping the list of concerns is the high cost of living, cited by 64% …

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has clarified that the fertilizer currently under investigation for allegations of being counterfeit and falsely labeled as government-subsidized was not fake but rather substandard. Speaking before the Senate Agriculture Committee, Linturi emphasized that while the fertilizer distributed through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) …

The Senate Energy Committee has issued a directive to Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome, instructing him to apprehend Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja due to his repeated failure to appear before the committee as requested. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, a member of the committee, highlighted Sakaja’s absence from multiple summons …

Tragedy struck the Nigerian entertainment industry as Junior Pope Odonwodo, known as Jnr Pope, has been confirmed dead after reportedly being involved in a boat accident. The sad news was confirmed by Emeka Rollas, the national president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), who revealed that despite efforts to …

The United States Embassy in Nairobi issued a security alert on Monday, April 8, 2024, warning of planned terrorist attacks in various locations across Mogadishu, Somalia. The alert highlighted Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu as a prime target for the planned attacks. As a precautionary measure, all movements of …

Former Member of Parliament for West Mugirango, Vincent Kemosi, has declined his nomination as High Commissioner to Ghana, citing personal and pressing family matters. Kemosi was expected to undergo vetting by the Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday but communicated his decision to decline the invitation via a …

All 51 passengers who were stranded atop a bus swept away by floodwaters along the Garissa-Nairobi highway have been successfully rescued. The Kenya Red Cross Society promptly mobilized rescue efforts, deploying boats to evacuate passengers stranded on the Umma Express bus. “Priority was given to women, children, and individuals with …

Mugithi artist Kareh B and her family are currently commemorating the life of her late son, Joe Mwadulo, in a memorial service held at Citam Church in Karen, Nairobi County today. Tragically, Kareh B, whose real name is Mary Gioche, lost her son on April 1 in a road accident …

Media personality and former State House spokesperson, Kanze Dena, has refuted rumors circulating on social media platforms suggesting that she is battling cancer. On April 8, 2024, Kanze Dena took to various social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, to address the speculations that had been circulating for several …

Media personality Betty Kyalo recently shared her challenges navigating the business landscape in Kenya, following the distressing situation she faced with her Flair by Betty salon. Kyalo revealed that her salon faced auction due to rent arrears, shedding light on the harsh realities many businesses encounter amidst economic hardships. In …