An autopsy on the bodies of street families who were found dead at various places in Nairobi revealed pneumonia was the cause of the deaths. The postmortem also blamed starvation and bodily injuries on some of the victims, officials said. Some of the children were killed in mob injustice incidents after being accused of, for […]
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has admitted she once spread lies about the government’s Social Health Authority (SHA) to align with opposition tactics, and is now urging her Mt. Kenya constituents to register for the program she claims is working. In a passionate statement directed at the Mount Kenya region, the now-UDA allied legislator said she […]
President William Ruto’s inaugural ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has laughed off the head of state’s agenda to propel Kenya to a first-world status. Speaking at a funeral in Kakamega County’s Butere area on Saturday, January 31, Owalo noted that Kenyans are suffering under the current regime and hence, they have no energy to be […]
A Grade 10 student has stunned the community at Oriwo Boys High School in Homa Bay County after reporting to school barefoot and carrying only a manila bag as schools continue admitting learners under the government’s Grade 10 transition directive. The student, Flavian Wasonga, scored 56 points at Olasi Comprehensive School in Nyakach, Kisumu County […]
Jubilee Party deputy leader and presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i has warned that Kenya may not survive another five years under the current leadership if the country continues on its present path. Speaking during a church service at ACK Gitugi in Murang’a County on Saunday, Matiang’i said the nation is being pushed to the edge by […]
A police recruit collapsed and died while undergoing training sessions at the General Service Unit field in Magadi, Kajiado County. Police said the family of the recruit, identified as Cheme Chombo Cheme, had informed of the Saturday tragedy. Police said the victim was undertaking a recruit course at GSU Field Campus – Magadi when he […]
Democratic Party (DP) leader Justin Muturi has raised fresh concerns over the integrity of future elections, accusing President William Ruto of associating with individuals he claims are linked to disputed electoral processes and questionable activities abroad. Speaking during a church service at ACK Gitugi, Muturi warned that Kenya could be heading down a dangerous political […]
Tension is high in Kakong’u village Turkana South constituency after armed bandits stormed the village, killed 6 people injuring 2 and drove away more than 2,000 animals. The incident paralysed transport along busy Lodwar-Kitale highway for the whole day as police together with reservists tried to pursue the bandits who are still at large. Turkana […]
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has escalated its demands in ongoing pre-election coalition talks with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), insisting on an equal 50–50 power-sharing arrangement ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a rally in Dandora, Embakasi North Constituency, ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga said the party would not accept any […]
Maisha yangu ya familia yalikuwa magumu zaidi ya nilivyoweza kuamua. Kaka yangu alionekana kuwa kila wakati akipinga maamuzi yangu, kukatisha tamaa, na mara nyingine kuingilia maisha yangu kwa njia ambayo ilinilemaza kimoyo na kimwili. Nilijaribu kuzungumza naye kwa upole, lakini mara nyingi aligeuka kuwa mwenye hasira au kupuuza hisia zangu. Hali ilizidi kuwa mbaya na […]
Siku ile, mtoto wangu mdogo alikuwa na homa kidogo na alihisi hafurahii. Nilimpeleka nyumbani kunyolewa na kumpa chakula kidogo, nikidhani ni hali ya kawaida ya watoto. Lakini ghafla, alianza kugonjeka ovyoovyo, akishindwa hata kusimama au kucheka kama kawaida. Moyo wangu ulijaa hofu, na kila sekunde ilihisi kama maisha yake yangeathirika.…CONTINUE READING Read full story →
Sarah Wairimu has filed an application in the High Court seeking to have her trial in the murder case of Dutch businessman Tob Cohen declared a mistrial, citing alleged procedural and constitutional irregularities. The application was heard on Friday before Justice Diana Kavedza at the Kibera High Court. Through her lawyer, Wairimu requested the court […]
Nilipokea zawadi hiyo kwa shangwe kubwa. Nilifikiri ni ishara ya bahati na maisha mazuri, kitu kilichonipa furaha na matumaini mapya. Nilishukuru, nikadhani kila kitu kimeanza kwenda sawa kwa mara ya kwanza kwa muda mrefu. Lakini siku chache baadaye, mambo yalianza kuonekana kuwa tofauti. Shida ndogo ndogo zilianza kuibuka bila sababu: mali zangu zikipotea, fursa zikifungwa, […]
Kwa muda mrefu nilihisi uchovu usioelezeka, usingizi ukikosa pumzi, na kila siku ikawa ni changamoto. Nilidhani msongo wa mawazo unaniua, kwa sababu kila tatizo lilionekana kuwa kubwa kuliko maisha yangu. Nilihisi kama kila hatua niliyokuwa nikiichukua ilikuwa ikipunguzwa, na hatimaye maisha yangu yalikuwa yakishindwa mbele yangu. Hali ilizidi kuwa mbaya.…CONTINUE READING Read full story →
Nilipopokea habari za kifo cha baba yangu, moyo wangu ulijaa huzuni isiyoelezeka. Tulimzika haraka, kulingana na tamaduni za familia na taratibu za haraka za kijamii. Familia nzima ilihisi kupona kidogo, lakini ndani ya moyo wangu, nilijua kuna jambo lililobaki lisiloelezeka. Siku kadhaa baada ya mazishi, baadhi ya ukweli ulianza kuibuka.…CONTINUE READING Read full story →
Kila usiku, sauti za hatua zilinisumbua. Nilijua kuna mtu karibu, lakini kila niliposogea au kuangalia nje, hakuna mtu aliyeonekana. Mwili wangu ulikuwa na hofu, na usingizi wangu ulikuwa umekwama. Nilijaribu kufikiria kuwa ni mawazo tu, au labda ni wanyama wa jirani, lakini moyo wangu ulijua kuna kitu tofauti. Hali hiyo iliendelea kwa wiki kadhaa. Nilijaribu […]
Nilishuhudia maumivu makali yasiyo ya kawaida. Binti yangu alipewa kazi nje ya nchi kwa matumaini ya maisha bora, lakini badala yake alikumbana na mateso makali. Mara nyingi alirudi nyumbani akiwa amelemaza kimwili na kihisia, akishindwa kueleza yote aliyopitia. Moyo wangu ulikosa pumzi kila niliposoma au kusikia alivyokuwa ameumia.…CONTINUE READING Read full story →
Niligundua kwa hofu kubwa kwamba mume wangu alikuwa akihusiana kimya kimya na househelp yetu. Kila ishara ilionekana kuwa ni ya siri, na moyo wangu ulijaa hofu na hasira. Nilijaribu kuzungumza naye kwa utulivu, lakini mara nyingi aligeuka kimya au kutoridhika na maneno yangu. Nilijua lazima nifanye kitu cha busara, la hekima, na haraka sio kwa […]
Nilipoanza biashara yangu ya garage, siku za mwanzo zilikuwa ngumu sana. Wateja hawakuonekana, pesa hazikuingia kama nilivyotarajia, na mara nyingi nilijisikia kama nitashindwa. Nilijaribu matangazo madogo, kushirikiana na marafiki, hata kupunguza bei, lakini hakuna kilichobadilika. Siku moja, nilikumbuka kuwa kila biashara inahitaji njia za kipekee na za busara, sio tu kutegemea bahati.…CONTINUE READING Read full […]
Siku ile maisha yangu yalibadilika ghafla. Nilipokea habari kuwa nimeshingiziwa wizi niliokuwa sijufanya, na dunia yangu iliumia kwa hofu isiyoelezeka. Kila mtu aliyeniuliza alinishauri kukubali hali hiyo, wakisema kesi hiyo ingeweza kuharibu heshima yangu na maisha yangu kabisa.…CONTINUE READING Read full story →
Businessman Oketch Salah has insisted that he is the adopted son of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and that Winnie Odinga was his small sister. Speaking during a press briefing on Friday, January 30, Salah explained that it was Raila who had refreed to him as an adopted son when he sent him to deliver […]
United Opposition leaders led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Friday, January 30, marched to the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja’s office. Other leaders who were in the match included PLP leader Martha Karua, former Public Service CS Justin Muturi, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, DCP deputy party […]
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has advised the President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Faith Odhiambo, to reject donations from President William Ruto’s administration towards the construction of Wakili Towers. In a post made on Friday, January 30, Sifuna argued that the Ksh10 million donation was made by individuals who greatly undermined the rule […]
The Kenyan government has announced plans to permanently preserve local and international condolence messages received after the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at national institutions. The messages, received from governments, institutions, and individuals worldwide, have been carefully bound into volumes that will be accessible to future generations across multiple national repositories. Principal Secretary […]
The Supreme Court has dealt a setback to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after dismissing applications arising from the legal battles that followed his impeachment in 2024. In a ruling delivered on Friday, January 30, the apex court dismissed applications filed by both Gachagua and the National Assembly, declining to halt proceedings or strike out […]
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced the death of three recruits who lost their lives during a training exercise at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. In a statement dated Friday, January 30, KDF disclosed that the recruits developed complication sduring the exercise and received medical attention within […]
A father, his son, and son-in-law were killed on Friday, January 30, by a mob in the Mimera area, Mukaa sub-County in Makueni County, after they were allegedly caught stealing livestock. According to reports, the three suspects, together with two accomplices, were apprehended by residents while transporting two stolen cows. Enraged villagers descended on the […]
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged his supporters to rally behind the UDA as political alliances shift ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mudavadi emphasized unity and strategic positioning for Western Kenya leaders. Speaking during a Friday interview on Western Kenya radio stations in Kakamega, Mudavadi said the Amani National Congress (ANC) has been […]
In his visit to Kisumu and without the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga by his side, President William Ruto made a stop-over at Kondele, making the declaration on compensation of victims of protests whom he described as heroes, a complete change of attitude. The declaration comes weeks after the High Court nullified the presidential […]
Mama Ida Odinga has recounted her shock at Raila’s final burial wishes as the family receives his memorabilia on Friday. Mama Ida Odinga has opened up on the shock and emotional strain the family faced following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. Ida revealed that his wish to be buried within 72 […]