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   Managing electricity bills has become more convenient for Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) customers, thanks to a variety of digital payment and bill-checking options. With the rising demand for seamless transactions, KPLC has introduced multiple ways to check and pay electricity bills without visiting physical offices.   Checking Your KPLC Bill   Customers can now check their electricity …

      Juja Member of Parliament (MP) George Koimburi managed to evade police officers outside Kiambu Law Courts by fleeing on a motorbike.   The legislator, who was flanked by supporters and fellow politicians, had just addressed the media regarding the extension of his cash bail. However, as his supporters chanted slogans, he took advantage of the commotion to …

  The National Treasury has proposed an additional Sh88 billion budget, with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) set to receive Sh17 billion to facilitate salary increments for educators. This allocation aims to address long-standing demands for pay adjustments and resolve issues related to unpaid insurance debts that have affected hospital services for teachers.   The proposed budget also includes Sh6.5 …

  Kenyan security forces have arrested two suspected Al-Shabaab operatives in Mandera as they allegedly plotted a terror operation in the region.   According to a statement from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) dated February 18, anti-terrorism police in Mandera East apprehended the two suspects while they were planning to abduct a group of foreign workers engaged in a …

Dominic Orina, a dedicated teacher at Kugerwet Primary School in Bomet County, has expressed optimism despite missing out on a prestigious global award worth Sh129 million. Orina, who was among the finalists for the coveted prize, took to social media to share his thoughts, stating, “We live to fight another day.”   The teacher had been nominated for his outstanding …

  Khalif Kairo, the well-known car dealer and owner of Kai and Kairo, has broken his silence after being released on a KSh 3 million personal bond. He remains optimistic about the future of his business despite recent fraud allegations.   Khalif Kairo Released on Bond   On January 31, 2025, the Milimani Chief Magistrate, Lucas Onyina, granted Khalif Kairo …

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 …

  Kisii, Kenya – February 17, 2025   Two dormitories at Nyosia Mixed Secondary School in Nyaribari Chache were reduced to ashes following a fire that broke out on Saturday night. The incident left at least 150 students without their personal belongings, though no casualties were reported.   By Sunday afternoon, the cause of the fire had not yet been …