President William Ruto has firmly pushed back against critics attempting to define his leadership by term limits, asserting that his administration’s success will be measured by its transformative impact on Kenyans, not by the duration of his time in office. This stance comes amidst calls from opposition figures for a ‘one-term’ presidency, a sentiment often…
Abel Ochieng ‘, Edwin Odhiambo, and William Emoli Shigali denied the murder of former Kasipul MP Ongulo Were, deprived of bail for the seriousness of the case The court has rejected Shigali’s request to attend the funeral of his mother, Judge Diana Kavedza quoting the security and danger of the suspect escape The prosecution has…
The former Liverpool star has opened up about how life at Real Madrid is ahead of the Club World Cup. Trent Alexander-Arnold has shared his first impressions of life at Real Madrid as the Spanish giants prepare for their Club World Cup campaign. The 26-year-old was officially presented as a Real Madrid player last Thursday,…
The police officer responsible for Tuesday’s shooting on Moi Avenue, where an unarmed mask vendor was critically injured. The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed the arrest, stating the officer discharged an anti-riot shotgun, striking the man in the head at close range. The victim, initially presumed dead, was quickly rushed to the hospital and is…
The Kenyan government is currently building a house for Albert Ojwang’s family, a young man who lost his life inside Nairobi police station Prior to his death, Ojwang had started buying bricks for the building of his beloved parents, and the government continued when he ended up According to a family spokesman, Harman Ooko Opiyo,…
Atalanta remain firm on their valuation despite Napoli pulling out of the deal to sign the African winger. Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman could be on his way to La Liga since Atletico Madrid are showing serious interest in the 27-year-old Nigerian. Atletico Madrid are prepared to compete with Napoli for his signature, with a report…
Three men have officially been charged with the brutal murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’odo Were, launching what is expected to be a closely watched high-profile trial. The accused, William Imoli Shigali, also known as Imo; Edwin Oduor Odhiambo, alias Machuani; and Ebel Ochieng, alias Dave Colo, pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Their…
Business owners in Nairobi were forced to close their shops on Tuesday, June 17, following a protest against the government fueled by the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang ‘in Rumande During the protest, many shops were broken and looted, with police shooting a seller, which increased fears of further violence Stephen Okoth, a…
Ronaldo’s absence from the Club World Cup highlights surprising tensions and decisions within Saudi Arabia’s ambitious football project. Cristiano Ronaldo will be nowhere near the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Wednesday when Al Hilal faces Real Madrid in a mouthwatering Club World Cup clash. And that, despite the might of Saudi Arabia’s football project…
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has documented 22 casualties resulting from Tuesday’s protests across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale counties. The commission highlighted the shooting of a peaceful civilian in Nairobi’s Central Business District, who is now in critical condition at Kenyatta National Hospital, as a significant concern. Other injuries reported by…
What started like The procession In a business area in central Nairobi on Monday, June 17, it has left more than one victim causing serious gunshot wounds. Philip Oketch was shot in the neck during a protest in Nairobi. Photo: Okoto Nyuka Bel.Source: Facebook New reports have revealed that Phillip Oketch, a Kenyatta University student,…
The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has urged Parliament to delete a controversial provision in the 2025 Finance Bill that would have allowed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to access taxpayers’ personal and financial information without court approval. At the heart of the dispute is Clause 52, which proposes to repeal Section 59A(1B) of the Tax…
On Wednesday, June 18, wrote the tragic events of Nairobi, in which armed police and hooligans conspired against protesters claiming justice to blogger killed Albert Ojwang. The front pages of the Daily Nation and The Standard on Wednesday, June 18. Photo: Sceengrabs from Daily Nation and The Standard.Source: UGC Elsewhere, the Ojwang family now wants…
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Former Minister of Commerce Moses Kuria is currently the chief economic adviser of President William Ruto In his recent post, the former South Gatundu MP suggested about moving to a political camp before the 2027 general election. Kenyans wrote different views on Kuria’s message about former President Uhuru Kenyatta Nairobi – Moses Kuria, chief economic…