Parliament approves nomination of Kagwe, Kabogo, Kinyanjui for appointment as Cabinet Secretaries
The Parliamentary Committee on Appointments report has approved the nomination of Mutahi Kagwe, William Kabogo and Lee Kinyanjui for appointment as Cabinet Secretaries. The latest development was announced in a special sitting in parliament by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah on Thursday, January 16, 2025. If their appointments are approved, Mutahi Kagwe will take […]
‘You would think Kenya had angels for presidents before’ – Kaluma slams Ruto’s critics
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has criticized individuals attacking President William Ruto’s administration, accusing them of selective outrage and tribal bias. Taking to his X account on Thursday, January 16, 2025, the lawmaker defended the president against what he termed as unfair criticism. According to Kaluma, many of those now vocal against the government […]
Over 9,000 individuals sign online petition to cancel Dutch Royals’ state visit to Kenya
An online petition calling for the cancellation of the Dutch Royal Family’s planned state visit to Kenya has gathered more than 9,000 signatures since its launch on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The petition, started by Jaya Khamala, urges the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs to reconsider King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima’s scheduled visit to Kenya […]
‘Tools and strategies used against Gen Z protesters were designed for terrorists’ – Amnesty Kenya
Amnesty Kenya Spokesperson Irungu Houghton has expressed concerns about the deployment of counter-terrorism tools and strategies against anti-government protesters and critics. Speaking during an interview with a local TV station, Houghton highlighted that these tactics, initially designed for handling terrorists, are now being misapplied to peaceful demonstrators, cartoonists, and individuals with no history of violence. […]
‘Something bigger than me’ – Bien speaks after delivering show-stopping performance at CAF draw
The artiste serenaded the attendees, who included football coaches from all over Africa and top-rated players, with hits like ‘Extra Pressure,’ ‘Wahala,’ and ‘Time of My Life’. While speaking to the press outside the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), where the event was going down, Bien denied that he was under pressure performing for such […]
US issues fresh round of sanctions against Russia ahead of Trump’s inauguration
The United States on Wednesday imposed hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, seeking to increase pressure on Moscow in the Biden administration’s final days and protect some sanctions previously imposed. The U.S. State and Treasury departments imposed sanctions on over 250 targets, including some based in China, taking aim at Russia’s evasion of U.S. sanctions and […]
Massive fire rips through University of Nairobi’s Taifa Hall
Taifa Hall, the university’s centrepiece, was engulfed in flames for hours, sending plumes of smoke and bright orange flames into the night sky. The campus was thrown into chaos as emergency alarms blared. Students, some still in disbelief, were seen huddling in groups, watching helplessly as one of the university’s most cherished landmarks burned. The […]
Saboti MP to Ruto: You need a holiday somewhere in the Caribbean alone, to recalibrate and rejuvenate
In a statement on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Amisi suggested that the president should take a holiday somewhere in the Caribbean to rejuvenate and reflect on his leadership as the country’s head of State. He went on to add that Ruto while having his alone time should also reminisce about election campaign season and how […]
‘He is a fine gentleman’ – Senator Ledama defends Haji after CS Muturi’s explosive on son’s abduction
Narok County Senator Ledama Ole Kina has defended National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Noordin Haji following Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Justin Muturi’s damning allegations implicating him. In his statement, the senator, without mentioning names, claimed that the accusations raised by the CS were a calculated attempt to seek relevance. He defended Haji saying […]
KNH announces full system restoration after patients storm Afya House over SHA
This comes shortly after some patients stormed Afya House, disrupting Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Deborah Barasa’s press conference, to protest the inadequacies of the SHA health scheme at the facility. In their statement, KNH acknowledged that their systems were experiencing a downtime which had led to the delay of patient clearance and administrative process. The […]