DCI Confirms Hon. Ong’ondo Were’s Killing Was “Premeditated and Targeted” as Probe Intensifies
NAIROBI, May 2, 2025 — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed that preliminary findings into the killing of Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were point to a “targeted and premeditated” attack, as detectives intensify efforts to bring those responsible to justice. In a statement released today, DCI announced significant progressContinue Reading
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2025: Treasury’s Bold Proposals Stir Debate on Tax, Privacy, and Cost of Living
Nairobi, May 2, 2025 — The National Treasury has unveiled the Finance Bill 2025, a sweeping set of proposals that signal a major shift in Kenya’s tax and regulatory landscape. Tabled as part of the government’s effort to boost revenue collection and streamline fiscal operations, the bill has already triggeredContinue Reading
Opposition Leaders Slam Ruto Government Over Kilgoris Killings and IEBC Concerns
NAIROBI, April 29, 2025 — A coalition of opposition leaders has strongly condemned what they describe as an alarming rise in extrajudicial killings, illegal land takeovers, and democratic backsliding under President William Ruto’s administration. In a hard-hitting joint statement issued in Nairobi, the leaders—including Martha Karua, Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, RigathiContinue Reading
Conclave to Elect New Pope to Begin May 7, Vatican Confirms
The Vatican has officially announced that the papal conclave to elect a new Pope will commence on May 7, 2025, with Cardinals gathering inside the Sistine Chapel to choose the successor to the Holy See. The decision was made during the fifth General Congregation of Cardinals meeting in Rome onContinue Reading
Man Accused of Defaming Evans Kidero on Facebook Released on Ksh 400,000 Bail
A man was on Monday charged in a Nairobi court for allegedly publishing offensive content on Facebook against former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero. Bonface Mondi Nyangla was accused of willfully posting remarks deemed “grossly offensive” and damaging to Kidero’s reputation. The court heard that Nyangla, using a Facebook account underContinue Reading
Kakamega Senator Khalwale Demands Equal Development Amidst New Political Alliance
Kakamega Senator Dr. Boni Khalwale has urged President William Ruto to ensure that development projects are implemented equitably across all counties, especially following the recent alliance between President Ruto and Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga. Speaking in Kakamega, Khalwale emphasized the crucial role that the Western Region, including KakamegaContinue Reading
Natembeya Slams ‘Reckless’ Remarks Questioning His Nationality, Urges Unity Over Hate
TRANS-NZOIA, April 24, 2025 — Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has issued a strongly worded statement condemning recent remarks by unnamed politicians who questioned his nationality and suggested he should be expelled from Kenya. Describing the comments as “reckless” and “deeply troubling,” Natembeya said such claims not only insult his identityContinue Reading
The goal of achieving universal electricity coverage must be accompanied by stringent safety compliance
By Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria Kenya is inching closer to universal access to electricity with each new connection. The country is nearing the 10 millionth customer with the cumulative number of grid-connected customers standing at over 9.8 million as at December 2024, according to the Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report. PartContinue Reading
Pope Francis Dies at 88: A Revolutionary Papacy Comes to a Close
Vatican City, April 21, 2025 — Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church and the first pontiff from Latin America, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed in a video statement on Monday. His death ends a groundbreaking and often turbulent papacy that soughtContinue Reading
Kasarani: Two Men Nabbed for Posing as Female Masseuses in Online Robbery Scam
NAIROBI, Kenya – April 17, 2025 – Detectives in Kasarani have arrested two men behind a sophisticated online con where clients were lured by fake massage services, only to be robbed instead. The suspects, Alex Mugo Wachira and Simon Chomba Mbogo, posed as attractive female masseuses on social media, advertisingContinue Reading