Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s son meets freedom fighter who cared for his mother before her death
Mukoma explained how Wangui, in her prime, had been very close to his late mother, Nyambura wa Ngugi, and how he enjoyed hearing about his mother’s life from her. He added that Wangui, like him, cherished fond memories of Nyambura, describing her as her best friend, and shared how she wished she could have prevented […]
Uhuru urges Gen Zs to fight for their rights
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the Kenyan youths to continue fighting for their rights. The former Head of State made the comment when he attended the burial of his cousin Kibathi Muigai on Friday, January 17, 2025. While addressing the congregation that cheered almost every word he uttered, Uhuru said the Kenyan youth, who […]
Westlands: Chaos as traders light bonfire in protest of demolitions
Chaos erupted in Westlands on Friday, January 17, 2025 after traders lit a bonfire on a street to protest the recent ban on hawking and the demolition of their kiosks by the Nairobi County Government. The traders burnt tyres and placed stones across a section of the street, momentarily paralyzing activities within the area. A […]
Trump’s Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio commends Kenyan troops in Haiti as 270 more join mission
Rubio, a one-time opponent of Donald Trump for the Republican nomination, has been nominated for Secretary of State in Donald Trump’s cabinet. “There is a fundamental problem in Haiti; that is there is no legitimacy in authority. Some of the national police forces in Haiti have been extraordinarily brave despite being outgunned and outmanned. These […]
Nyong’o urges Martha Koome to intervene in baby Pendo’s case
Terming the delay as justice denied, Nyong’o, in a statement dated Friday, January 17, 2025, appealed to the CJ to investigate why such a high-profile case is being drugged and ensure it progresses with the speed it deserves. Furthermore, the governor said that the CJ must find out whether the case is being sabotaged to […]
Gachagua offers condolences to Mwangaza following her brother’s death
Mwangaza’s brother passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, after a prolonged illness, prompting an outpouring of tributes from leaders. Gachagua is the latest politician to offer his support to the governor and her family. “To the Governor of Meru County, Bishop Kawira Mwangaza, and your entire family, my deepest sympathies on the passing on […]
‘Papa Shirandula iliisha nikatransition to the other world’ – Awinja on how she started content creation
Speaking during a show on a local TV station on Friday, January 17, 2024, the thespian noted that the show’s end pushed her to seek other avenues to sustain herself. She added that the show ended at the exact time the COVID-19 pandemic had gripped Kenya, and that doing stuff online was one of the […]
Govt confirms additional Mpox cases in Kenya
In an update dated Friday, January 17, 2025, Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa stated that the latest cases have been reported from Kericho and Taita Taveta counties. In addition, Barasa noted that the confirmed cases have been reported in 12 counties with Nakuru reporting the highest number of Mpox patients. “The Ministry would like to […]
Ruto assigns Agriculture CS Kagwe urgent task moments after swearing-in
Newly sworn-in Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe was on Friday, January 17, 2025, thrown into the deep end immediately after taking over the docket from his predecessor Andrew Karanja. After subscribing to the oath of office and pledging his willingness to support Kenya Kwanza’s development agenda, President William Ruto informed CS Kagwe that his first […]
US embassy in Nairobi to close temporarily on Monday
The United States government has announced that its embassy premises in Nairobi will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. “The embassy will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,” the embassy stated. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday marking the birthday of the late […]