Al-Shabaab leader Mohamed Mire, also known as Abu Abdirahman, was killed in a U.S. airstrike on December 24, 2024, near Quyno Barrow, approximately 260 kilometers from Mogadishu. The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed Mire’s death, announcing that the strike also eliminated another al-Shabaab militant. “Mire, also known as Abu Abdirahman, oversaw al-Shabaab’s regional governance in…
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has accused some Kenya Kwanza leaders of plotting to impeach him. Speaking at the burial of former Cabinet Minister Nathan Munoko in Endebess, Natembeya claimed that unnamed politicians are funding the impeachment scheme. He believes this move is a deliberate attempt to block his political rise. Despite the alleged plot,…
Salim Mvurya has expressed unwavering confidence in Kenya’s readiness to host the 2024 CHAN tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania. D-day is fast approaching for the much-anticipated 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), and Kenya’s new Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Salim Mvurya, has exuded confidence that the nation, alongside Uganda and Tanzania,…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is eyeing the African Union Commission’s chairperson in elections slated for February. [File, Standard] Had the gods been kinder, Raila Odinga would have celebrated his 80th birthday Tuesday as Kenya’s fifth president. A better script would have seen him in his eighth year of retirement, had he claimed the prize…
President William Ruto is actively promoting Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bid for the position of chairperson of the African Union Commission. Currently in Ghana for the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama, President Ruto is taking the opportunity to engage with African leaders attending the ceremony, urging them to support the Kenyan candidate. He…
Gor Mahia have opted against renewing the contracts of two of their longest-serving players, option to free up space for new additions to the squad in the January transfer window Gor Mahia’s long-serving players Ernest Wendo and Philemon Otieno have departed the club following the expiry of their contracts. The two players have formed an…
President William Ruto has secured an endorsement for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). In a statement on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the head of state announced that Togo’s President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe had promised to support Raila’s candidature. “President Gnassingbé pledged his support for Raila…
Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga is celebrating his 80th birthday on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, which coincides with both local and international celebrities. Raila’s birthday twins Here are some of the local and international celebrities sharing birthdays with the former Lang’ata Member of Parliament. Media personality Julie Gichuri, who is also celebrating her birthday, took…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday spoke up on the Trans Nzoia Governor saga, taking to social media to express his support for Governor George Natembeya. This development coming shortly after Natembeya issued strong remarks at the funeral of Speaker Moses Wetangula’s mother on Friday, urging President William Ruto to put a stop to…
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called for the resignation of National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah over his stance on the recent abductions that have been witnessed in the country. KHRC, in a press statement issued on January 6, 2025, also demanded the resignation of several leaders allied to the Kenya Kwanza government,…
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has opposed the renewed calls to extend the presidential term limit, stressing the importance of adhering to Kenya’s constitutional and political framework. In a statement, PS Sing’Oei argued that extending the presidential term beyond the two terms outlined in the constitution would contradict the country’s democratic values. His remarks…
President William Ruto announced that the government has successfully stabilized the country’s economy and will now shift its focus to implementing key development projects. Speaking at the Kerio Valley Interdenominational Prayer Service in Tot, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Ruto highlighted that economic challenges over the past two years had delayed major development initiatives. However, he assured Kenyans…
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) concluded collecting views from Kenyans on the rollout and placement of Genetically Modified Maize or BT Maize in the market on January 6, 2025. In a notice published in the dailies and on social media, the NBA, on December 6, 2024, asked Kenyans to give their views since mid-December….
Cartoonist Gideon Kibet, alias Kibet Bull, who went missing moments after meeting Busia senator Okiya Omtatah in Nairobi, has confirmed his release after the harrowing abduction. Taking to his official X account on Monday, January 6, 2024, Kibet confirmed that he had been dropped in Luanda, Vihiga County, on Monday, January 6, 2024, between 3:00…
After 15 days of uncertainty and growing public concern, 22-year-old Peter Muteti and 24-year-old Billy Mwangi have been safely reunited with their families following their abduction by what is widely believed to be state operatives. The two men were found on Monday, January 6, 2024, after being abducted on December 21, 2024. Their release comes…