Residents of Mokowe in Lamu West woke up to a horrifying scene on Sunday morning when a General Services Unit (GSU) officer took the lives of his wife and young daughter before turning the gun on himself. At around 5 a.m., four gunshots rang out, sending neighbors rushing to the officer’s house. What they discovered…
Finland president Alexander Stubb whne he was hosted by Kenya’s DP Kindiki Kithure. PHOTO/@KindikiKithure/X.Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Monday, May 12, 2025, officially received Finland President Alexander Stubb ahead of his three-day state visit to Kenya. The Finnish president landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport alongside his spouse and was welcomed by Kindiki on…
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has issued a passionate call for a nationwide civic awakening, warning that Kenya is spiraling deeper into a financial crisis driven by unchecked public debt and government mismanagement. Speaking during a Bunge La Wananchi session at Jeevanjee Gardens on May 9, 2025, Wanjigi accused successive administrations of bankrupting the country while burdening…
KNA 12th May, 2025 07:22 AM Nzoia Sugar Company. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/XThe government has completed the leasing process of four public sugar factories to revive the once-thriving sugar sector in the country. The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has said that following a broad-based consultation, four private millers have been awarded a…
Kathiani MP Robert Mbui has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating the appointment of officials to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to secure an unfair political edge ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a strong critique delivered during a public event in Machakos on Saturday, May 10, 2025, Mbui—who also serves as…
American flag on pole under blue sky during daytime. Image used for representational purposes only. PHOTO/Pexels The first white South Africans granted refugee status under a programme initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump boarded a plane to leave from the country’s main international airport in Johannesburg on Sunday. A queue of white citizens with airport…
Political activist Morara Kebaso has delivered a blistering critique of Kenya’s online culture, accusing digital communities of creating toxic spaces that tear down young leaders while protecting seasoned politicians with long histories of corruption. Kebaso shared his growing disillusionment with the constant chase for social media validation. He argued that the same platforms meant to…
Photo of Eugene Wamalwa. PHOTO//@Eugene Wamalwa/XDAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa has announced that he will join sugarcane farmers on Monday, May 12, in a protest against the recent leasing of Nzoia Sugar Company to businessman Jaswant Rai. Speaking during a late-night interview on a local vernacular radio station, Wamalwa said the demonstration will be the…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed renewed confidence in reclaiming justice after scoring a significant victory in the Court of Appeal concerning his removal from office. The appellate court overturned a decision made by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, who had appointed a three-judge bench on October 18, 2024, to hear a petition challenging…
BBC 12th May, 2025 07:01 AM US president Donald Trump. PHOTO/@MarioNawfal/XThe White House is in discussions with the royal family of Qatar about possibly receiving a luxury jumbo jet, intended for use as an Air Force One presidential plane. In a statement, Qatar denied that the plane would be a gift, but said the…
Former Meru Governor, Kawira Enlightenment, was prevented from entering the field where he organized a prayer meeting on Sunday, May 11 A large number of police officers had been sent to the area before the arrival of the Enlightenment, who was accompanied by her husband, Murega Baichu Enlightenment referred to the incident as a political…
The government has escalated its crackdown on illegal betting promotions, ordering the suspension of pay services for 23 TV stations accused of violating advertising regulations. The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) revealed that these stations had disregarded a 30-day suspension order by continuing to broadcast betting content. This content included on-screen payment details urging…
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has pushed back against claims that he received Ksh40 million from State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito or any other government official, calling the allegations pure political propaganda. Addressing the matter over the weekend, Salasya said he is neither aligned with government-backed initiatives nor financially supported by State…
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has given reasons why outgoing defender Trent Alexander-Arnold should not be given any special treatment on his final day at the club. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher feels defender Trent Alexander-Arnold should not be given a special send-off by the club following his decision to leave. The 26-year-old right-back, who has been…
From the invincibles to Arsenal’s famous European trophy win in the 1990s, here are 7 memories you need to be aware of as an Arsenal fan. Arsenal football club is one of the biggest teams in football history, and the club has created very many moments ever since its inception in 1886 as Dial Square….