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The well-known Gospel singer Daddy Owen has broken his silence regarding the visit of President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, to his hometown, terming it as a significant highlight of 2023. Charlene Ruto visited Daddy Owen’s residence in Kakamega on December 23, 2023, where she was formally introduced to his …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that police officers will begin receiving a 40% salary increase from July, as recommended by the Taskforce led by former Chief Justice David Maraga. The salary review, outlined in the report, is slated to be implemented over the next three years. The increase will …

Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party, has called on President William Ruto to reduce the burden of taxation and lower the cost of living in response to the President’s New Year’s message. Speaking at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County on Monday, Odinga acknowledged …

Young Simba Football Club clinched the Kakamega Governor’s Cup 2023 title by defeating Maroon Commandoes in an intense match, securing a KSh.2 million cash prize for maintaining a clean sheet. Maroon Commandoes secured the first runners-up position with Sh1.5 million, followed by Buchifi Youth with Sh1 million and Butali with …

Jimi Wanjigi, a businessperson and former presidential candidate, has expressed his support for Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party, in his call for demonstrations to urge the government to reduce the cost of living. Wanjigi believes that Odinga’s initiative is timely, considering the …

As the clock struck 12, marking the commencement of the New Year, a global tradition unfolded as thousands anticipated the dazzling display of fireworks. In Kenya, particularly in urban areas, crowds gathered near iconic buildings known for pyrotechnics during significant events, eager to partake in the full-circle New Year experience. …

Maina Njenga has criticized the government for allegedly unfairly arresting Kikuyu youths who were supposedly participating in a rally organized by certain Mt. Kenya leaders in Kabiru-Ini, Nyeri County. Njenga asserted that there was no scheduled meeting, as no public notice had been issued, and the detained youths were engaged …

A lion is said to have fatally attacked a man at the Shimba Hills National Park Reserve in Kwale County. According to a police report disclosed by  alocal media, the body was discovered by a senior warden during a patrol around 9 a.m. The warden stumbled upon an abandoned motorcycle …

Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway will experience a rise in toll fees, as the government has revised the rates, according to a Special Gazette notice issued on December 19, 2023, by Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen. In exercising the powers conferred by section 4B(3) of the Public Roads Tolls Act, the …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed to Kenyans to exercise patience as the government works towards addressing the economic difficulties confronting the nation. Speaking in Nakuru on New Year’s Eve, the DP acknowledged the tough conditions experienced by Kenyans in the past year but assured them that the coming year …