President William Ruto during his European tour on July 1, 2025. PHOTO/@GovLeeKinyanjui/XPresident William Ruto has called on African countries to reduce their overreliance on global financial aid and take the lead in mobilising domestic resources to fund critical sectors such as health. Speaking during his European tour on July 1, 2025, the Kenyan Head of…
Former CJ David Maraga during a past function. PHOTO/@dkmaraga/XFormer Chief Justice David Maraga has issued a scathing rebuke of the Kenya Kwanza administration, accusing top state security officials of orchestrating and covering up abductions, arbitrary arrests, and harassment of human rights defenders in the wake of the June 25 anti-government protests. In a sharply worded…
Jonah Kariuki, father of the late Boniface Kariuki outside KNH. PHOTO/ A screengrab by K24 DigitalThe family of the mask vendor who was shot at close range during the June 17, 2025, demonstration in Nairobi, Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, has announced that they will be requiring a private pathologist to conduct the postmortem on their deceased…
Juma Jux and his bride Priscilla Ojo, in their white wedding attires. PHOTO/@its.priscy/InstagramTanzanian artiste Juma Jux has publicly dismissed claims that he took out loans to fund his recently concluded multi-day wedding celebrations, saying the rumours are nothing more than empty noise. The singer clarified that he is financially stable, runs multiple business ventures, and…
Suspected police officers on Monday night arrested a Limuru grassroots politician and took him to unknown destination. The officers in several Subaru cars and a Toyota Prado raided Peter Kinyanjui’s rental house at around 9pm, causing panic in the densely populated area. The plainclothes officers broke into Kinyanjui’s house situated on the third floor…
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua at a past function. PHOTO/@PLPartyKenya/XPeople’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has sharply responded to President William Ruto’s challenge, asking, ‘How do I go?’ following widespread calls for his resignation. Speaking during an interview on a local radio station on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Karua urged the president…
Nyandarua senator John Methu Muhia during a past public function. PHOTO/@methumuhia/X Nyandarua Senator John Methu has issued a defiant warning to President William Ruto, asserting that his death would not stop Kenyans from pursuing justice and that Ruto should be barred from attending his burial. The senator declared that even if he were imprisoned, the…
Rigathi Gachagua speaking during the opposition’s tour in Narok town on June 30, 2025. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/DPGachaguaFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has spoken of his political opponents, stating that he is not worried about his future. He affirmed that he has already mentored and trained a new generation of young leaders from Mt Kenya who are prepared…
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara speaking during a past function. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/jaynekihara.mpNaivasha MP Jayne Kihara was among the scores of politicians who gathered in Nyandarua for the emotional final send-off of MCA Beth Wahito, who died in a tragic road accident a few weeks ago. While delivering her tribute during the solemn ceremony held on Tuesday, June…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dared President William Ruto to arrest him or deny him freedom of movement in and outside the country. A defiant Gachagua announced that he is ready to lead the Mt Kenya region politically from prison, with ready mentees to take over from him. “Even if you imprison me,…
First daughter Charlene Ruto has shared feedback from the X Spaces discussion with President Ruto. PHOTO/@charlruto/XPresident William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, has challenged young Kenyans to rethink the way they channel their frustrations, urging a shift from street protests and online rage to meaningful dialogue, policy influence, and nation-building. In a statement on Tuesday, July…
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/peoplesliberationpartykeSenior lawyer and politician Martha Karua has lashed out at President William Ruto over what she termed as cowardly and oppressive tactics, citing the recent barricading of State House with barbed wire as a symbol of detachment from Kenyans. Speaking during a morning discussion on a local TV station…
Embakasi North MP James Gakuya. PHOTO/James Gakuya/XEmbakasi North MP James Gakuya has strongly defended Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against claims linking him to the recent Gen Z-led protests, dismissing the allegations as politically motivated and lacking a factual basis. Speaking during an interview on a local TV station on July 1, 2025, Gakuya took aim…
Chris Kinyanjui during the morning interview on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. PHOTO/ A screengrab by K24 DigitalReverend Canon Chris Kinyanjui, General Secretary of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), has strongly criticised senior government officials for attacking religious leaders and the youth amid escalating tensions in Kenya. Speaking during a morning interview at…
President William Ruto takes a picture with heroes. PHOTO/https://heroes.go.ke/ The government, through the National Heroes Council, has officially invited the public to submit nominations for individuals to be considered for declaration as national heroes. In a public notice on the MyGov publication dated Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the Council announced that proposals for nominations are…