Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga speaking at a past address. PHOTO/@RailaOdinga/XOrange Democratic Movement (ODM) Leader Raila Odinga on Sunday, June 1, 2025, reiterated calls to compensate the victims of state excesses, terming it as a critical step in achieving national reconciliation. Speaking while delivering his address at the 62nd Madaraka Day celebration in Homa Bay,…
Ruto and Raila dancing during Madaraka Day. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital of Facebook livestream by @WilliamsamoeiThe Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay County on Sunday, June 1, 2025, took on a lively and memorable tone as President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga delighted the crowd by breaking into spontaneous dance moves during…
A section of the crowd attending Madaraka Day celebrations at Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] The 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations exploded into a riot of colour, culture, and military might at the newly renovated Raila Odinga Stadium, with Homa Bay turning into the epicenter of national pride and jubilation. As the scorching…
President William Ruto minutes after arriving at the Raila Odinga Stadium. PHOTO/ Screengrab by K24 Digital of Facebook livestream by WilliamsamoeiThe 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations officially commenced at approximately 10:00 am on Sunday, June 1, 2025, as President William Ruto touched down at the newly refurbished Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay, where thousands had…
Boniface Mwangi during a past event PHOTO/@bonifacemwangi/XActivist Boniface Mwangi has made good on his threat of joining a procession to the Pangani Police Station to demand the release of Rose Njeri, a software developer arrested on Friday, May 30, 2025, ostensibly for creating a platform for Kenyans to submit their views on the 2025 Finance…
Rehearsals for the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/drrayomolloAll is set for the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay, with excitement already gripping the lakeside town as thousands of Kenyans packed into the newly refurbished Raila Odinga Stadium overnight, eager to be part of a moment that marks a historic first for the region. The…
Handcuffs. Image used for representation purposes. PHOTO/Pexels At least 81 people have been arrested after violent clashes in Paris after huge crowds of fans gathered to watch PSG’s victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final. The club’s Parc des Princes stadium was transformed into a fan zone for the night to screen the match,…
A dark phone screen with the TikTok logo. Image used for representation only. PHOTO/PexelsMore than half of all the top trending videos offering mental health advice on TikTok contain misinformation, a Guardian investigation has found. People are increasingly turning to social media for mental health support, yet research has revealed that many influencers are peddling misinformation, including misused therapeutic…
Homa Bay residents at the newly refurbished Raila Odinga Stadium on the night of Saturday, May 31, 2025, for the June 1 Maradaka Day Celebrations. PHOTO/@RobertAlai/XThe 20,000-seater Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay was a sea of colour and energy on Saturday night, May 31, 2025, as thousands gathered for the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations,…
Retired Chief Justice Willy Mutunga. PHOTO/@WMutunga/XFormer Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has rebuked the government following the arrest of 35-year-old software developer Rose Njeri. Taking to his official X account on the night of Saturday, May 31, 2025, Mutunga accused the authorities of violating the 2010 Constitution and effectively “overthrowing” it through their actions. Njeri was…
President William Ruto dances alongside Homa Bay leaders at the county’s state lodge on Saturday, May 31, 2025. PHOTO/@gladyswanga/XPresident William Ruto on Saturday, May 31, 2025, hosted grassroots leaders from Homa Bay County at the Homa Bay State Lodge ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations. President William Ruto addressing Homa Bay County grassroots leaders when he…
Finance Bill critic Rose Njeri. PHOTO/@rtunguru/XFormer Makueni Governor Prof. Kivutha Kibwana has sharply criticised President William Ruto following the arrest of Rose Njeri, a vocal critic of the Finance Bill 2025, just days after the head of state publicly apologised to Kenyan youth. In a pointed statement posted on X on Saturday, May 31, 2025,…
BBC 31st May, 2025 07:54 PM A woman holding pills. Image is used for illustration. PHOTO/FreepikThe French scientist who created the abortion pill has died at the age of 98. Étienne-Émile Baulieu helped develop the oral drug RU-486, also known as mifepristone, which has provided millions of women across the world with a safe…
35-year-old Rose Njeri who was arrested for creating a link for Kenyans to give views on Finance Bill 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has intervened following the arrest of Rose Njeri, a Kenyan web developer detained on Friday afternoon under unclear circumstances. According to LSK, Njeri was initially denied access…
President William Ruto with his Slovenian counterpart Nataša Pirc Musar at State House, Nairobi on Saturday, May 31, 2025. PHOTO/@nmusar/XSlovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar on Saturday, May 31, 2025, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the invitation to serve as the chief guest at Kenya’s Madaraka Day celebrations, calling the honour both unexpected and deeply meaningful. Speaking…