- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 7 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has confirmed that he will appear in Parliament on Tuesday to defend himself against impeachment allegations. Gachagua, addressing a news conference from his official Karen residence, described the accusations as “outrageous” and vowed to…
- DAMASCUS, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) — The recent dramatic escalation between Israel and Iran marks the beginning of a new, “dangerous phase” in the region, experts said. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government pushes for a reconfiguration of the Middle East, experts warned that the region…
- Oct 7 – India’s economy is set to double in size by FY 2030-31, with nominal GDP projected to surpass $7 trillion, up from $3.6 trillion in the last fiscal year. This growth will position India as the third-largest economy globally. As the fastest-growing large economy, India’s ambitions are not…
- Saturday saw 17.88 million travelers nationwide, marking over 17 million passengers for the sixth consecutive day, since the holiday travel started on Sept 29, the group said.
- Netanyahu quickly pushed back but during a telephone call between the two leaders on Sunday, Macron reiterated France's "unwavering commitment" to Israel.
- Karua told news reporters on Monday the debate following the tabling an impeachment motion on Tuesday, October 1, had diverted Kenyans’ attention from critical issues including the controversial proposal to lease the country's main airport.
- Speaking in Kisumu on Monday to mark national observance of World HABITAT Day, Abala warned parents of criminals terrorizing residents in Kisumu to "prepare their graves".
- The increased generation capacity mirrored a comparable increase in new electricity connenctions with Kenya Power, the country's utility firm, reporting an 8.7 per cent rise.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 7 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to address the media on Monday night from his official residence in Karen, ahead of Tuesday’s impeachment hearing in the National Assembly. The historic hearing has sparked significant attention as Gachagua faces allegations that could…
- Outgoing Council of Governors (CoG) Chairperson Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga) will deliver the State of Devolution Address which wil cover several key issues inlduding the roll out of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) that commenced on October 1.
- Despite its importance as a conservation hotspot and ecotourism destination, Nyekweri is disappearing. Originally, it spanned 500km² but more than 50% of this forest has been cleared within two decades by local communities.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked Kenyans to remain united and peaceful as Parliament considers the impeachment proceedings against him starting Tuesday. Speaking during Sunday service at the National Prayer Altar at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi, the…
- The Deputy President dismissed allegations outlined in the impeachment motion that he had amassed a substantial wealth portfolio, estimated at Sh5.2 billion.
- If the impeachment motion is carried through to its conclusion, Gachagua will go down in history as the Deputy President whose tenure lasted just two years—an unprecedented and short-lived political marriage under Kenya's 2010 Constitution.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 6 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has apologized for his “shareholder government” ideology, which has sparked controversy, particularly in regions that did not back President William Ruto during the 2022 general election. Gachagua clarified that his statements were not…
- KHARTOUM, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) — Sudan’s health ministry said on Saturday it has received 1.4 million doses of cholera vaccine from international organizations, as the country grapples with an outbreak that has infected over 20,000 people. Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said in a statement that…
- GAZA, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) — At least 24 Palestinians were killed and 93 others wounded during Israel’s bombing of a mosque and a school in the central Gaza Strip on Sunday, media reports said. The Israeli army bombed the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Mosque adjacent to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital and the Ibn Rushd…
- Oct 6 – India’s financial ecosystem has undergone a significant shift in recent years, driven by the government’s digital initiatives. A recent report by Ask Capital predicts that with factors such as deep internet penetration and affordable 4G and 5G services, India is on track to become a $1…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 – President William Ruto has distanced himself from the woes facing his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua following an impeachment motion tabled by Kibwezi West Member of Parliament Mwengi Mutuse. Despite the incessant push by Gachagua’s allies for the President’s intervention to…
- MOMBASA, Kenya Oct 6 – A Chania executive passenger mini-bus was involved in an accident at the Likoni crossing channel in Mombasa on Sunday, losing control and overturning. Police confirmed that there were no casualties reported in the incident where the bus was en route to Nairobi. Kenya Ferry…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 – Embattled Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his family on Sunday attended a special church service in Karen. The church service took place at the National Prayer Altar that was built by President William Ruto in 2019. Ruto had built the alter while serving as the country…
- Tunisia’s President Kais Saied, seen as a saviour by supporters and an autocrat by critics, is running for re-election on Sunday in a vote that he is all but certain to win. More than a dozen politicians had hoped to challenge him, but the electoral commission approved only two additional names for…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 6 – Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka is mourning the loss of his mother, Rhoda Namaemba. Governor Lusaka announced the news on Sunday through his social media, describing his mother as a family pillar who will be missed. Lusaka praised her strength and impact on their family. “A…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 6 – The National Assembly on Sunday began reviewing the views gathered during the public participation process regarding the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The submissions will guide the House in the Gachagua’s formal impeachment proceedings set to…
- MIGORI, Kenya, Oct 6 – Migori Member of Parliament Office in partnership with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has launched a Reusable Sanitary Towel Manufacturing Plant in Migori Town to assist vulnerable school going children access sanitary towels.Speaking on Saturday…
- Oct 5 – Southwest monsoon rains in India have reached a four-year high this season, recording about 108% of the long-period average (LPA) at 934.8 mm, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The LPA for rainfall in India is typically 868.6 mm. In its pre-monsoon forecast,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 – At least eight people have been killed in inter-clan clashes over land dispute in Bangale sub-county, Tana River. The skirmishes that have escalated to several villages started last week have seen the warring communities use firearms, bows, and arrows with security officers…
- BARINGO, Kenya, Oct 5 – Residents of Baringo have termed the current move to impeach the deputy president Rigathi Gachagua as a non-priority matter saying Kenyans were tackling other major challenges like economy and health. These were sentiments by a majority of the residents who turned up to give…
- MIGORI, Kenya, Oct 5 – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deputy party leader Simba Arati has says that ODM is not party to the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking after meeting Migori ODM delegates at the Lichota Show Ground, Arati who is also the Kisii Governor said that what…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 – Security has been beefed up at constituency offices on the second day of the public participation exercise on the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua impeachment motion. This follows chaos witnessed Friday in various parts of the country where goons disrupted the sessions. The…
- Honourable Members, I write to you with an urgent plea, recognizing that while politics often takes precedence, the reality is that Kenyans are in distress. The financial challenges we face are not solely due to the absence of campaign handouts, but because there is a significant stagnation in our…
- Every year from October 1st to October 7th, China celebrates its National Holiday Week, commonly known as the “Golden Week,” marking the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 1949. This week-long celebration is not just a holiday filled with parades, festivities and travel. It is also…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 4 – The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has announced that it has prepared specialized laboratories across the country following the outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Rwanda. Speaking at the KEMRI Mtwapa Research Facility in Kilifi on Thursday, KEMRI Director…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 4 – Chaos have erupted in Ol-Kalou town in Nyandarua County as the public participation in the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua kicked off across the country. Residents from Nyandarua County thronged Ol-Kalou Constituency NG-CDF offices next to the…
- KERUGOYA, Kenya, Oct 4 – The High Court sitting in Kerugoya has ordered the National Assembly to hold fresh public participation on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment at the constituency level nationwide. According to Justice Richard Mwongo, this will give more Kenyans a say in the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 – A coalition of 21 Human rights organisations have faulted the court over the postponement of the plea taking for 12 police commanders and officers accused of killing Baby Samantha Pendo and committing several human rights violations during the 2017 post-election violence.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 4 – The High Court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for Mohammed Baa, a senior police officer implicated in the killing of Baby Samantha Pendo during the 2017 post-election violence in Kisumu’s Nyalenda Slums. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) stated…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 4 — Activist Morara Kebaso was Friday ejected from the Bomas of Kenya amid chaos as he arrived to present views on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment. Chaos erupted when Morara, flanked by supporters chanting “Gachagua Must Go,” attempted to address the meeting,…
