Former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala at a past event. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/cleophasmalalah Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has hit back at Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen over remarks dismissing the controversial Echoes of War cast as children, warning that the same students will be eligible voters in the 2027 General Election. Speaking…
South African sprinter Akani Simbine celebrated twice last weekend when he ran a world leading time a day before the team he supporters ended their long wait for a cup final. South African sprinter Akani Simbine had double delight at the weekend when he won on the track and also watched his favourite team triumph…
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi and several other political leaders found themselves in an awkward spot on Sunday, April 13, when a senior clergyman at PCEA Githaithi Church in Githunguri denied them a chance to speak during a high-profile fundraiser. The event, which aimed to raise funds for the construction of a new church building, drew…
Late KDF chief General Francis Ogolla. PHOTO/@sholard_mancity/X A year after the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Francis Ogolla, questions linger – and they’re only getting louder. When the Ministry of Defence finally released its report on Friday, April 11, 2025, Kenyans expected clarity. What they…
National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has taken fresh jabs at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, claiming he feels a sense of satisfaction each time he sees Gachagua airing his grievances on television. Speaking during the funeral of George Odour—Raila Odinga’s longtime bodyguard—on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Nairobi, the outspoken Suna East MP pulled…
President William Ruto has finally spoken out about the drama surrounding Butere Girls High School’s play, which stirred controversy and faced apparent hurdles during this year’s national drama festivals. The “Echoes of War” play, written and directed by former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malalah, sparked nationwide debate over its content and the broader issue of censorship…
President William Ruto announced on Sunday, April 13, that the government has released Ksh60 billion to contractors, primarily Chinese nationals, who had abandoned infrastructure projects due to delayed payments. Speaking at the Interdenominational Church Service in Kapng’etik, Elgeyo Marakwet County, the president confirmed that the government had settled the long-standing arrears, clearing the way for…
Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala speaking a past function. PHOTO/@Cleophasmalala/X Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has come out strongly to address the ongoing controversy surrounding the banning of ‘Echoes of War’, a dramatic piece performed by Butere Girls High School, asserting unequivocally that claims of distortion or unauthorised alterations to the script are not…
Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has opened up following his awful Premier League debut as his bid to replace Andre Onana long-term did not go to plan. Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has reacted to his first Premier League start in what was a poor audition for a big role ahead during the Red Devil’s…
President William Ruto has trivialized the viral “Ruto Must Go” chants, describing them as a recurring part of Kenya’s political history that does not faze him. Speaking in Siaya County during the burial of George Odour, the late bodyguard of ODM leader Raila Odinga, Ruto downplayed the significance of the slogans. He reminded Kenyans that…
Former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala at a past function. PHOTO/@Cleophasmalala/X Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has made an emotional appeal to First Lady Rachel Ruto to break her silence over the recent teargassing and intimidation of students from Butere Girls High School during the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival in Nakuru. Speaking…
A teacher at Butere Girls High School is under scrutiny after the school’s principal accused them of modifying the script of Echoes of War without approval. In a showcause letter, the principal alleges that the teacher inserted politically charged content into the play ahead of its performance at the Regional Drama Festival, held at Chavakali High School…
Luis Suarez is in another biting storm after sinking his teeth in his team-mate’s hand during a heated cup match for his MLS club Inter Miami. Luis Suarez is never far away from on-field controversies and it seems he never learns. The Uruguay forward has faced multiple punishments through the course of his career with…
A jeweller in a shop in the Sudanese capital Khartoum’s gold market in its downtown district on June 20, 2019. [AFP] Accusations of gold smuggling involving Sudanese militias and Kenyan officials have cast a harsh light on Nairobi’s murky relationship with a group accused of committing atrocities in Sudan’s ongoing civil war. The scandal gained…
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