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Katelembo, Machakos – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka have accused President William Ruto’s administration of using intimidation tactics against opposition figures and pla…
President William Ruto has hailed the Social Health Authority (SHA) as a game-changer in Kenya’s healthcare system, noting significant improvements in access, efficiency, and service delivery since its rollout six month…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto over his frequent meetings with members of the clergy at State House, accusing the Head of State of using religion to mas…
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto has emphasized the need for collective leadership in steering Kenya’s transformation agenda, calling on political and religious leaders to work together for the common good of the…
Kenya – April 12, 2025Political leaders from Narok County, aligned with President William Ruto, have rejected the growing "One-Term" narrative being pushed by ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. They argue that su…
The National Police Service (NPS) has responded to strong condemnation from the Kenya Editors’ Guild (KEG) over alleged attacks on journalists during the 63rd Kenya National Drama and Film Festivals in Nakuru. In a stat…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has strongly condemned the government’s actions against Butere Girls High School and its play titled "Echoes of War," which was featured at the ongoing National Drama Festival in Nak…
NAIROBI, Kenya – April 10, 2025 – Former Baringo Senator and KANU Party Leader Gideon Moi has strongly condemned what he termed as “a disturbing display of state repression” following the attempted obstruction of Butere…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 125% tariff on all Chinese imports, citing Beijing’s continued "lack of respect" for global markets. The move, effective immediately, marks the most aggressive action yet…
In a dramatic yet carefully coordinated operation on Wednesday afternoon, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) executed a successful controlled demolition of a condemned 11-storey building in Mombasa’s Majengo area. The risky…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs H.E Musalia Mudavadi assured Kenyans that the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is on track for t…
Lamu East MP Ruweida Mohamed has called for the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya over remarks opposing President William Ruto’s directive to ease the issu…
A local station is set to air a highly anticipated and explosive interview with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. In what is being billed as one of the most revealing political di…
In what could be one of the most alarming assessments yet of social media’s hidden influence on geopolitics, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has issued a stark warning: platforms like TikTok may be quietly laying t…
Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) have dismantled three drug trafficking operations in coordinated busts across Mombasa, Murang’a, and Siaya counties, recovering large quantities of heroin and cannabis and a…
Changamwe evictions | KPC land dispute | Forced evictions in Kenya | Mwinyi on land grabbing Changamwe MP Omar Mwinyi has vowed to resist the imminent eviction of over 400 households from land owned by Kenya Pipeline Co…
A political storm is brewing in Bungoma County as Governor Ken Lusaka and Sirisia Member of Parliament John Waluke lock horns over governance, development, and corruption allegations. The escalating war of words has exp…
Change leader Naomy Kelai Kolian urges authorities to establish functional rescue centres for girls at risk of FGM in Kenyan counties The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over 230 million girls and women acr…
The World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally is a prestigious global motorsport event that not only puts Kenya on the international rallying map but also serves as a significant driver of local and international tour…
Veteran journalist Nick Mudimba, known for his exceptional work in sports reporting, has passed away after collapsing at his home in Syokimau, Machakos County, on Sunday evening. His sudden death has left the media indu…
