- When I was a little boy growing up in Kibera slums, one of my dreams was to be a politician. I told my mother: “Mom, I want to be a politician.” Mother asked me: “Why?” “Because I want to be a leader,” I answered her. She looked straight into my eyes and said: “My son, […]
- KISUMU, Kenya, Mar 6 – National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi has faulted the leadership of United Democratic Movement (UDA) party for dangling government job opportunities during its recruitment of new members. While in Kisumu over the weekend, UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala told…
- Makanda, who has served as a top official in the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK), said that the panel will advertise vacancies for seven commissioners on Tuesday.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 6 – The appeal on the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) rates at the Supreme Court has now been forwarded to Chief Justice Martha Koome for empanelment of a bench. Court Registrar Bernard Kasavuli confirmed compliance in filing and the serving of documents to the various…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 6 – The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has issued fresh summons to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi to appear on Tuesday at its headquarters to shed light on his claims that police had raided his home on February 9, 2023. The agency issued the summon…
- Eleven years ago, a documentary catapulted the name Joseph Kony onto the global stage. The controversial film Kony 2012 told the story of a Ugandan warlord whose forces are believed by the United Nations to be responsible for the deaths of more than 100,000 people, the abduction of at least 20,000…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 6 – The controversial China Square store located at the Unicity mall near Kenyatta University has been reopened, a week after it was closed indefinitely. Talks between the Kenyan government and the Chinese Community ungrilled the deadlock over the opening of the Chinese mall…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 6 – Visas to the United Kingdom are now set to be printed in Kenya following the launch of the upgraded TLSContact Visa Application Centre in Nairobi. This follows an announcement by the UK Visas and Immigration’s (UKVI) Head of Visit Visas and International Network Dominique…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 6 – More than Sh60 Billion has been provided for pending bills by the Government in its ambitious plan to tackle the sticky issue in the country. Speaking when he assented to the Supplementary Appropriation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 4 of 2023) on Monday at State House,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 6 – Police in Langata are investigating an incident where an officer allegedly shot dead two women before turning the gun on himself. An initial investigation report stated that the two victims are the deceased officer’s wife and a colleague’s spouse, whom he is said to have…
- NANDI, Kenya, Mar 6 – Police in Tinderet, Nandi County are investigating the death of a form one student who died after corporal punishment by teachers. Two teachers are under probe following the incident that happened over claims of cheating in exams. Kelvin Kiptanui, a form One student at Chemase…
- ELDORET, Kenya, Mar 6 – A number of students pursuing studies at various universities in Finland through the Finland Overseas Education programme sponsored by the county government of Uasin Gishu risk deportation unless pending tuition fee is paid. Sixty-six students studying Nursing and…
- LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom, Mar 5 – “Liverpool have scored their seventh, Liverpool are in heaven,” the commentator gloated as Roberto Firmino rolled in the seventh goal, Liverpool picking their biggest-ever win over arch-rivals Manchester United in a 7-0 annihilation at Anfield. Darwin Nunez, Cody…
- Nairobi Kenya, March 5 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he will publish an audited report in the coming days that will include information on money that was looted under the administration of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Speaking during a church service in Roysambu on Sundday, Gachagua…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 5- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called on Opposition leader Raila Odinga to engage the government in dialogue instead of calling for mass action. He further urged Kenyans to shun calls for mass action and instead focus on efforts to drive the economy to recovery. “This…
- Recently, I’ve been reflecting on the subject of Jesus and Justice. I am still walking along this exciting journey, but I have reached a few tentative conclusions that I’d like to share with you: Have a justice-filled Sunday, won’t you?
- by Rick O’Shea BEIJING, March 4 (Xinhua) — It is China’s annual “two sessions” time again. In the following week or so, for anyone interested in observing and understanding China, the political event is something they don’t want to miss. I am an American who has been living in China for four…
- NAIROBI, Kenya March 5 – Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has urged President William Ruto to end the monopoly Kenya Power enjoys to open up the sector to healthy competition. Kaabogo said the nationwide blackout experienced on Saturday could not have happened with many players in the market…
- UN member states finally agreed Saturday to a text on the first international treaty after years of negotiations to protect the high seas, a fragile and vital treasure that covers nearly half the planet. “The ship has reached the shore,” conference chair Rena Lee announced at the UN headquarters in…
- BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) — With China’s “two sessions” underway, the global community has once again turned its eyes towards some of the hot-button topics expected to be discussed over the coming days. This year’s version is of special relevance, as 2023 marks the first year for China to fully…
- Nairobi Kenya, March 5- The Parliamentary Committee on Labour has urged Ekatera and James Finlay Kenya tea farm workers who have suffered from sexual harassment to come forward and provide testimony so as to facilitate an ongoing investigation. This follows a recent BBC expose – “Sex for Work” – in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 5 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled bursaries worth Sh1 billion for needy but bright students from Nairobi Public Primary Schools, admitted to National, Extra County, and County Boarding Secondary Schools. The Governor noted that the advent of devolution has aided…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 5 — Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi says he is ready to work with everyone including his political nemesis for the sake of development in the region following his victory in court on Friday. Extending an olive branch to his arch-rival Hassan Mohamed Adam who challenged his win…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 5 – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi is back in the country after a family trip abroad amid police investigations. Sources close to him have confirmed that he flew back late Saturday. “The former CS is back. As of whether he will go to the DCI after the summons I…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 4 – The Merriam-Webster online English dictionary defines conspiracy theory as one that explains an event or set of circumstances as the result of a secret plot by usually powerful conspirators. Such was the case on Saturday night when some Kenyans watching the Arsenal vs…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 04 – Kenya Power said it had restored electricity in most parts of the country after a nationwide blackout that lasted three hours. Most parts of the country experienced a major power blackout from 6pm, sparking uproar online. In most areas, power was restored at 9pm. The country…
- NEW Delhi, India Mar 4 – India on Friday (local time) slammed Pakistan on the issue of religious freedom of minorities at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Using its right to reply, India’s representative Seema Pujani slammed her Pakistani counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar saying, “No…
- India hasn’t condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine yet, but it joined other Quad nations Friday in concurring that the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons is “inadmissible” and in calling for “just” peace, as US secretary of state Antony Blinken said aggressors can’t be allowed to get away with…
- A hound having started a hare on the hillside pursued her for some distance, at one time biting her with his teeth as if he would take her life, and at another fawning upon her, as if in play with another dog. The hare said to him, “I wish you would act sincerely by me, […]
- The world is at a crossroads. We are staring at an economic climate that is amongst the most challenging in our lifetime, and one that, from forecasts and projections, seems poised to remain so for the near future. A publication by the Economist, ‘The World Ahead 2023’, mentions three shocks that…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 4 – Kenya plunged into darkness on Saturday following a major power outage that affected most parts of the country. Kenya Power, the company that supplies electricity, said the country had experienced a nationwide power outage from 6.25pm. “We have lost bulk power supply to…
- Nairobi Kenya, March 4- Ethiopian Embassy in Kenya marked the 127th anniversary of the victory of Adwa on Saturday, in a ceremony attended by dignitaries from various sectors. The day is celebrated in memory of the Battle of Adwa in which federal forces defeated the Italian army trying to invade…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 4 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said taxpayers’ money running into billions of shillings, including funds meant to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, was stolen by senior government officials days before the Kenya Kwanza administration took over power last September.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 3- Lawyer P.L.O Lumumba has called for a cease-fire between President William Ruto and Azimio One Kenya leader Raila Odinga, noting that the country is on tenterhooks due to planned mass protests. In a confidential letter addressed to both leaders, P.L.O observed that President…
- By Anisa Muridi NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 4 – Police have launched investigations into the mysterious death of a senior Directorate of Criminal Investigations officer whose body was found at the base of a cliff after a fall. It is not clear if Manga Sub County Criminal Investigations Officer Chief…
- KISUMU, Kenya Mar 4 – Kisumu County Government has suspended boda boda operations within Milimani and Tom Mboya estates following increased crime. The move comes after residents complained of increased muggings, with many losing their phones criminals disguised as riders. In one of the recent cases…
- Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov Friday said he wanted India and China to become friends as he again attacked the West accusing them of preventing a G20 foreign ministers’ joint declaration by raising the Ukraine issue at the G20 meet.Lavrov said Russia had a special privileged partnership…
- ELDORET, Kenya, Mar 4- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pleaded with farmers in the country’s breadbasket to release the maize they are hoarding to avoid massive losses. Speaking at this year’s Eldoret Agricultural Show on Friday, Gachagua warned that the farmers are likely to suffer major…
- Nairobi Kenya, March 4- Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga’s call for mass action has received a boost from his Orange Democratic Party. The party’s chairmen from 35 counties who had a consultative meeting with their party leader in Nairobi on Friday said that the mass action will…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 3 – The Chairman of Luo Council of Elder Ker Willis Otondi is set to be buried at his home in Nyahera on Saturday. Ker Otondi passed away on February 17, 2023, at the age of 98. Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga, Governors, and Members of Parliament are expected at…
- LAMU, Kenya Mar 4 —The Government has embarked on an ambitious effort to resolve the perennial land problems and also construct 3000 affordable housing units in Lamu to pave the way for the growth of the County. Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary, Zachariah Njeru,…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Mar 3 – The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has opened its office in the lakeside city of Kisumu to enlist new members. The interim officials pledged to register 250,000 new members during the registration period running from February to June this year. Kisumu County UDA…
- GILGIL, Kenya, Mar 3 – President William Ruto has directed some ministries to allocate 30 percent of their vacancies to National Youth Service (NYS) servicemen and women.President Ruto said the move is aimed at encouraging and motivating many young Kenyans to join their path to national service and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 3 – President William Ruto has announced that 2,800 government services can now be accessed online. Speaking during the National Youth Service (NYS) pass out parade in Gilgil on Friday, the Head of State said his administration will ensure that all government services are…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 3 – It is a blow to Lagdera Member of P Abdikadir Hussein Mohammed after the High Court nullified his victory. In the petition which was filed by his rival Abdiqani Zeitun of the United Democratic Alliance party, the court stated that it was marred with irregularities. The High…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 3 – President William Ruto has extended the term of Taskforce on Police Reforms by two months to include National Youth Service (NYS) terms and conditions. Speaking in Gilgil during the NYS passing out parade on Friday, President Ruto stated that NYS serves with dedication and…
- GILGIL, Kenya, Mar 3 – President William Ruto says his government will double the number of youths joining the National Youth Service (NYS) to reduce unemployment. Speaking during apass out parade of 8,421 graduates, the head of State stated that the youth will be taken from every location in Kenya…
- United States of America Ambassador Meg Whitman says her country respects Kenya’s position on gay rights, a day after President William Ruto stated that it remains outlawed in the country. Whitman who was speaking while touring Kajiado County stated that 16 Billion Shillings in humanitarian aid…