From Missionary Priest to Pope: The Extraordinary Rise of Pope Robert Francis I in Just 10 Years
VATICAN CITY — In an astonishing turn of events, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Robert Francis I. His rapid rise—from a missionary priest in Peru to the leader of over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide—has captured globalContinue Reading
Garbage Protest Halts Business in Bungoma Town
Operations in Bungoma Town came to a sudden stop on Monday morning after a group of cleaners took to the streets in protest over delayed salaries. The workers, employed by Evable Company Limited, say they have gone without pay for four consecutive months. In a dramatic display of frustration, theContinue Reading
President William Ruto Receives IEBC Selection Panel Report, Pledges Fidelity to Constitution in Next Steps
State House, Nairobi – May 6, 2025 — President William Ruto has officially received the highly anticipated report from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel, marking a critical step toward reconstituting the nation’s electoral body ahead of future polls. “This morning, I received the report on theContinue Reading
Busted on the Highway: Terror Plot Foiled as Explosives Found in Milk Box
In a stunning security sweep that reads like a blockbuster thriller, a routine patrol along the Kanyonyoo–Embu Highway erupted into a high-stakes anti-terror operation after police intercepted a passenger bus ferrying deadly explosives disguised in a milk carton. The Mombasa-to-Meru Tahmeed Coach bus was flagged down by a multi-agency patrolContinue Reading
Wetang’ula Dismisses Politicians Over Nzoia Sugar Sale Claims, Backs Bungoma Hospital’s Elevation to Level 6
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed claims that the government is planning to sell Nzoia Sugar Company, calling the rumours politically driven and misleading. “No one is selling Nzoia Sugar. That land belongs to the government and the people of Kenya,” he said. “All debts will be paid, andContinue Reading
Musalia Mudavadi Urges Mt Kenya to Unite Behind President Ruto’s Development Agenda
Nyeri, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the Mt Kenya region to lead by example in promoting national unity and rallying behind President William Ruto’s leadership for the sake of Kenya’s long-term stability and prosperity. Speaking during a Sunday service atContinue Reading
Justice in Motion: NPS Arrests Four in Murder of Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were
The National Police Service (NPS) has announced a major breakthrough in the murder investigation of Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were, confirming the arrest of four key suspects positively identified at the scene of the crime. Hon. Were was fatally shot in an attack that stunned the nation, igniting public outcry andContinue Reading
Gachagua Hosts Opposition Leaders at Wamunyoro Residence Turned Political Hub
Wamunyoro, Kenya – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hosted a group of key opposition leaders at his Wamunyoro residence, which has now been transformed into a political nerve centre. Among those present at the high-level meeting were Wiper Party leader H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K Party leader Hon. Eugene Wamalwa,Continue Reading
Drug Mule Busted with Cocaine at JKIA Before Boarding Flight
A 25-year-old Kenyan woman, Caroline Wanjiku Mwangi, was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after she was caught attempting to smuggle 1.3 kilograms of cocaine aboard a flight to Goa, India. Her dream escape to the Indian coast quickly turned into a nightmare after Anti-Narcotics Unit detectives flagged herContinue Reading
Stanbic Foundation Drives Economic Inclusion in Busia County
Women entrepreneurs in Busia County are set to benefit from a transformative economic empowerment program aimed at strengthening their capacity in micro and small enterprise development through comprehensive training on entrepreneurship and financial management. The program will be implemented in partnership with Busia County Government and targets women at various stages ofContinue Reading