DP Kindiki refuses to accept blame for Gen Z protestor killings

Speaking during a joint media interview on Thursday night, December 19, 2024, in Karen Nairobi County, Kindiki disclosed that the anti-government protests led to the loss of lives in various ways including through police brutality. When asked whether he takes responsibility for the killing of the protestors, the second in command stated categorically that he […]

Cabinet reshuffle: Ruto picks Murkomen as Interior CS

In a major cabinet reshuffle announced on Thursday, December 19, 2024, President William Ruto has promoted Kipchumba Murkomen to the powerful position of Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, one of the most influential ministries in the Kenyan government. Murkomen, who previously served as Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, […]

Morara addresses backlash over his remarks on Burundians replacing Luhyas in watchmen jobs

Activist Morara Kebaso has addressed the uproar sparked by his recent comments on the growing presence of Burundian nationals in Kenya’s security sector, specifically as night guards. His remarks, made during an interview on Citizen TV last week, drew criticism for being perceived as tribalistic and dismissive of the Luhya community, traditionally associated with such […]

KRA directs employers to make changes in PAYE deductions

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced changes to Pay As You Earn (PAYE) computation. KRA in a public notice issued via its official social media accounts on Thursday, December 19, 2024, directed employers to start making changes to PAYE deductions with effect from December 27, 2024, when the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024 takes effect. […]

Gachagua to NIS: Stop following me around and focus on useful work

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua issued a scathing rebuke to the National Intelligence Service (NIS) on Thursday, December 19, 2024, accusing the agency of wasting resources by tailing him instead of focusing on national security. Gachagua criticized NIS for what he termed as wasting resources by assigning an officer to follow him from Nairobi to […]

Children killed in crush at Nigerian funfair

Several children have been killed in a crush at a funfair in the south-west Nigerian city of Ibadan, with many others hospitalised. The exact number of casualties is not clear. The event was advertised as free entry and drew a large crowd but so many people turned up that there was a crush as they […]

13 dead after navy speedboat hits ferry off Mumbai

At least 13 people have died and two more are missing after an Indian navy speedboat ploughed into the side of a passenger ferry off the coast of Mumbai, officials say. Three navy personnel are among the dead, while more than 100 people have been rescued, Maharashtra state chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said. Footage of […]

‘Heri mwanaume wangu aniombe pesa’ – Jovial speaks on cost sharing in relationships

Musician Julliet Miriam Ayub popularly known as Jovial has weighed in on the ongoing discourse over splitting finances with partners.  While responding to a fan who had questioned her stance on the issue following content creator Alma Mutheu’s recent revelation that she has been financially supporting her boyfriend for the last two years, Jovial stated […]

Raila meets Central African Republic president to seek support for AUC chairmanship

In his latest move, Raila visited President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic to seek his endorsement for the role. Raila shared details of his visit to the Central African country on his X account on Thursday, December 19, 2024. “Thank you, H.E. Faustin-Archange Touadera, @F_AToudera, President of the Central African Republic, for hosting […]