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Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman, Wafula Chebukati, has been declared clinically dead at a top hospital where he has been receiving treatment since last year.   Medical experts describe clinical death as a condition where a patient’s heart has stopped beating, and they are no longer breathing. Reports indicate that most of Chebukati’s vital organs have ceased …

  Monday, February 17, 2025 – Mumias East MP, Peter Salasya, has ignited a heated debate after his remarks on the African Union Commission (AUC) election outcome. His reaction has drawn sharp criticism from Raila Odinga’s loyal supporters, who are accusing him of disrespect. Salasya’s Controversial Statement   The February 15th election in Addis Ababa saw Raila Odinga lose to …

  London, UK – February 17, 2025   Protests have erupted in the United Kingdom, with demonstrators calling for a freeze on multimillion-pound aid funding to Kenya. The protesters are demanding investigations into the alleged misallocation of UK grants to non-priority programs in the East African nation.   According to a report by The Sun, Britain allocates approximately £15 billion …

  Commitment to Inclusivity and Order in Nairobi   Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has taken proactive steps to address concerns raised by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) following the enforcement of a ban on hawking along pedestrian walkways. In a meeting held at City Hall, Sakaja engaged with PWDs who are informal traders to find a sustainable solution to their grievances. …

High-Profile Legal Battle Exposes Marital Strife of Bonfire Adventures Founders A former househelp, identified in court documents as JK, has filed a Ksh 21 million lawsuit against Bonfire Adventures founders Sarah Njoki Nyaga and Simon Kabu, alleging sexual harassment, privacy breaches, defamation, and assault. The case, filed in Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations Court, has thrust the estranged couple’s private …

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka recently attended the funeral of his longtime friend, Daniel Kimanzi Muanga, in Kwa Vonza, Kitui County. The event, held on Sunday, was a somber occasion as family and friends gathered to pay their last respects to the late Kimanzi. However, it was a particular moment captured during the funeral that has since set social media …

In a viral video that has ignited heated conversations across Kenya, a mama mboga (vegetable vendor) delivered a raw, impassioned critique of President William Ruto’s recent comments about academic credentials, symbolizing the growing disconnect between Kenya’s leadership and its struggling citizens. The clip, shared widely on TikTok and other platforms, captures the vendor’s frustration with the government’s perceived elitism and failure …

In a landmark ruling with far-reaching political ramifications, Kenya’s High Court has overturned Speaker Moses Wetangula’s declaration of the Kenya Kwanza Alliance as the majority party in the National Assembly. The court instead affirmed the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party as the legitimate majority, delivering a significant setback to President William Ruto’s administration.     The three-judge bench, comprising …

National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has dismissed claims that President William Ruto’s recent decision to abolish mandatory vetting for ID applicants in the North Eastern region is a political strategy aimed at securing votes.   His remarks came on Thursday evening in response to a report by Nation Media Group (NMG), which suggested that Ruto’s move might be a …

President William Ruto of Kenya held a crucial phone discussion with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing the crisis in Haiti. The leaders emphasized continued American backing for the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti, countering recent rumors of withdrawn support.   During the call, both parties reviewed Kenya-U.S. cooperation and …