Koimburi breaks silence on abduction incident

https://www.facebook.com/hongeorgekoimburijuja1Juja Member of Parliament (MP) George Koimburi has broken his silence on the suspected abduction ordeal that befell him on Sunday, May 25, 2025, while attending a church service in his Juja constituency. Speaking in a video shared on Saturday, June 7, 2025, the legislator maintained he was a victim of abduction while refuting claims…

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Govt announces job vacancies for Kenyans in Jersey Island

Roseline Kathure Njogu – the Principal Secretary, State Department for Diaspora Affairs. PHOTO/@Diaspora_KE/XThe government has opened a new overseas employment pathway for healthcare professionals, announcing a fresh batch of job opportunities in Jersey Island for qualified pharmacy practitioners. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen labour migration frameworks and provide structured international…

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Linturi likens Ruto administration to notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar

Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mihika Linturi. speaking during a past function PHOTO/@mithika_Linturi/XIn a bold and controversial statement, former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary and Meru Senator Mithika Linturi has compared President William Ruto’s government to the notorious Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. “Ile siasa ambayo Mweshimiwa Ruto anachezea nchi hii, ni siasa ambayo unaeza kusoma kwa kitabu…

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‘We were not consulted,’ COTU dismisses PS Hinga’s claims on housing law

COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Kenya) has distanced itself from a controversy surrounding the Affordable Housing regulations, accusing Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga of making misleading claims about its role in the formulation process. In a statement dated June 6, COTU dismissed the assertion that it was consulted…

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Fred Kerley Shocks With Bold Choice in Usain Bolt Comparison

Fred Kerley sparked debate by confidently choosing himself over Usain Bolt in a recent sprinter comparison segment. American sprint star Fred Kerley recently stirred debate in after confidently choosing himself over sprint legend Usain Bolt during a versus-style segment with Golden Gala. The Olympic silver medalist and former world champion was tasked with picking between…

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Nairobians to face fines and arrests for littering in CBD

One of newly installed dustbins in CBD. PHOTO/@TheOrdinaryKing/X Nairobi residents could soon face arrest and hefty fines for littering in the Central Business District (CBD) as the county government intensifies efforts to keep the city clean. This comes after new, large-capacity dustbins were installed across the CBD, aimed at improving waste management and promoting a…

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Kenya’s AFCON 2027 Preparations Suffer Major Blow

Kenya’s preparations for co-hosting AFCON 2027 face a major setback after the government excluded the critical hosting rights fee from the 2025/26 budget, amid a funding cut to the sports department. Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have hit a major setback following a substantial budget cut to the State Department…

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