The government is considering writing off defaulted Hustler Fund loans totaling up to Ksh.6 billion, Principal Secretary for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Susan Mang’eni has announced. The loans, issued to 10 million Kenyans in 2022, remain unpaid more than two years later. While appearing before the National Assembly’s Committee on Trade, Industry and…
The late Father Alloiss Cheruiyot Bett. PHOTO/@scherargei /X The Catholic Church is in mourning after the brutal killings of two priests in under a week, with the latest incident occurring in Elgeyo Marakwet County. In a statement shared by the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) through its Department for Justice and Peace, on the…
Kenyan youth with dreams of launching or expanding small businesses are set to receive a major boost as the government rolls out its NYOTA programme. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that, starting this month, eligible young entrepreneurs will receive Ksh50,000 each to support their ventures. Speaking during a stakeholder meeting in Kisii County on Thursday,…
Former Arsenal footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has admitted to orchestrating a $800,000 cannabis smuggling operation from Thailand to the UK. Former Premier League forward Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has admitted to playing a central role in a sophisticated drug smuggling scheme involving 60 kilograms of cannabis, valued at around $800,000. The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has revealed…
Michael Oyamo, a key suspect in the high-profile murder case of university student Sharon Otieno, has strongly denied any involvement in orchestrating or executing her killing. Testifying before the High Court, Oyamo dismissed the prosecution’s allegations as entirely false and called key witness accounts misleading and fabricated. The former personal assistant to ex-Migori Governor Okoth…
Sammy Muchoki alias Samidoh. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/samidohofficialBenga artiste Sammy Muchoki alias Samidoh has shocked fans with a cryptic message about his death. In the message, posted on the night on Thursday, May 22, 2025, Samidoh talked about an instance of unexpected death, suggesting that his life could be in danger. The celebrated artiste, who also serves as…
Manchester United are ready to sell every player at the club to raise cash following their poor season that has left them in financial ruin. Manchester United are open to selling every player to raise cash following their embarrassing season that ended with Europa League final defeat. United lost 1-0 to Tottenham in the final…
A senior children’s officer painted a harrowing picture in court this week of the abuse children suffered inside Shakahola Forest under the control of pastor Paul Nthege Mackenzie and his acolytes. Principal Children’s Officer Sebastian Muli Muteti took the stand before Principal Magistrate Hon. Nelly Chepchirchir at Tononoka Court on Wednesday. In his emotional testimony,…
Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba before a parliamentary committee. PHOTO/@gloria_orwoba/X Days after her expulsion from the United Democratic Alliance, former Senator Gloria Orwoba has expressed regret over her decision to support the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in October 2024. Speaking in an interview on Thursday, May 22, 2025, Orwoba revealed that her decision…
Government-allied political leaders have praised Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu for taking decisive action against Kenyan activists accused of meddling in Tanzania’s internal affairs. Leading the voices of support, Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei lauded President Suluhu’s firm approach during a passionate speech on the Senate floor on Wednesday. Senator Cherargei condemned the activists for misusing their…
President William Ruto during a meeting with the mediators of the Tumaini Initiative on Thursday, May 22,2025. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/XPresident William Ruto has reiterated Kenya’s steadfast commitment to supporting sustainable peace and stability in South Sudan. In a statement shared on the night of Thursday, May 22, 2025, after receiving a detailed briefing from the mediators of…
A ship docks at the Mombasa Port. [File, Standard] An explosive documents and insider testimonies have blown the lid off in what appears to be a well-orchestrated web of procurement fraud at the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). The disturbing revelations, touching on one of the country’s most important revenue generating installations headquartered at the Coast,…
South African captain Thembi Kgatlana could make history by qualifying for two competitions after guiding her Mexican club to the CONCACAF Women’s Champions Cup. South African forward Thembi Kgatlana is on the brink of making history as she could become the first player from her country to qualify for both Women’s Champions Cup and the…
The Catholic Church, Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett, was shot by armed men in the TOT area, the Kerio Valley, as he headed for worship in the church Father Bett was famous for his peaceful efforts and his unselfish ministry, often serving rural in a state of weakness The leaders and residents of the region condemned…
Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett of St. Matthias Mulumba TOT was killed on Thursday, May 22 In a statement issued by the National Police Service, Father Allois was attacked by armed people in Mokoro, Kakiptul County Kenyans have named Father Allois, who was serving under the Catholic State of Eldoret, as a faithful servant of God,…