An incident occurred on Saturday evening along the Mwea-Embu highway in Kirinyaga, involving a diesel tanker that had overturned. According to reports, the tanker flipped over around 6pm after colliding with a saloon car. The occupants of the car were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. In the …
Read More »Odinga: Kenya’s Housing Project Not Truly Affordable
Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party, has continued to voice his criticism of the Kenya Kwanza housing project and the levy associated with it, arguing that it is far from affordable. Addressing a gathering in the Kirunga area of North Imenti Constituency, Meru …
Read More »Pope Francis Condemns Surge in Attacks Against Jews
By: AFP Pope Francis expressed condemnation for the significant rise in attacks targeting Jews globally, particularly since the outbreak of the conflict in Gaza on October 7. In a letter addressed to “My Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel,” the Pope, representing Catholics, voiced deep concern over the surge in …
Read More »Five Dead, Nine Injured in Accident After Subukia Shrine Prayer Meeting
Five individuals lost their lives, while nine others sustained injuries in a tragic accident that occurred at Mahiga Meeru area along the Nyahururu-Nyeri road on Saturday evening. The victims, including a driver and women from St. Peters Gaitega of the Cathedral Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Murang’a, were returning …
Read More »Defense CS Duale Heads to U.S. for Four-Day Visit
Defence Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale is scheduled to embark on a four-day official trip to the United States of America starting Monday, where he will be hosted by his counterpart, Lloyd Austin III. This visit comes in the wake of the signing of a Defense Cooperation Framework on September 25, …
Read More »CS Malonza Addresses Embakasi Gas Explosion Aftermath, Calls for Unity and Support
By: Nicholas Wambua In the wake of the tragic gas explosion in Embakasi, Nairobi, Hon. Penninah Malonza, a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, delivered a heartfelt speech addressing the aftermath of the devastating incident. Speaking with compassion and resolve, Malonza expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts of Nairobi County and …
Read More »Political Analyst Criticizes Kitui Leadership’s Alleged Theatrics, Calls for Genuine Leadership
By: Nicholas Wambua Renowned political analyst and prominent businessperson Dr. Augustine Kyalo Muli has spoken out against what he perceives as political theatrics within the leadership of Kitui County, expressing concerns over the authenticity of certain actions and motivations. Dr. Kyalo, deeply embedded in the aspirations of Kitui, has voiced …
Read More »KeNHA Reveals Sh394 Billion Road Development Plan
The government has unveiled a plan to allocate Sh394 billion over the next five years for the construction, repair, and enhancement of major highways, despite facing budget constraints that have led to reductions in overall road funding in recent budget allocations. In its five-year strategic plan, the Kenya National Highways …
Read More »Raila: Ruto-Koome Meeting Outcome Misrepresented
Raila Odinga asserts that the true purpose of the January 22 meeting between President William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome was misrepresented to the public. During a press conference, Raila stated that the meeting did not aim to resolve disputes between the Executive and the Judiciary as initially claimed. …
Read More »Chief Justice Koome Declares 11 Vacancies in Court of Appeal
Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the availability of 11 positions for judges at the Court of Appeal. According to a Gazette Notice dated January 30, 2024, the appointments will adhere to the provisions outlined in Article 166(1)(b), (2), and (4) of the Constitution, as well as Section 30, Part …
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