Category: News
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the United States, accused of orchestrating a Ksh32 billion ($250 million or £198 million) bribery scheme and concealing it to raise funds in the US. The criminal charges, filed on Wednesday in New York, represent another setback for the 62-year-old Adani, one of India’s wealthiest […]
President William Ruto has committed Ksh100 million to support a nationwide campaign against gender-based violence (GBV) as the country gears up for the 16 Days of Activism. Speaking at State House Nairobi on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Ruto announced the launch of the “Safe Homes, Safe Spaces” initiative, which will be spearheaded by women leaders […]
Kenya is in for a soggy November as heavy rains continue across the country, signaling the peak of the short rains season. While forecasters had predicted a dry spell due to La Niña, the phenomenon is now expected to be weak and short-lived, allowing the rains to persist. The Kenya Meteorological Department has advised residents […]
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Kenyans living abroad requested former premier Raila Odinga to advocate for their representation in the National Assembly. In a press release, Raila mentioned that the group also asked for better opportunities for Kenyan residents and workers overseas to register and vote. I encountered members of the Kenyan diaspora who gave […]
Gladys Boss Shollei, the Woman Representative of Uasin Gishu, said the KSh 900 capitation per family in SHIF is not feasible. She also mentioned that teenage girls who have caesarian births are in danger as they are not covered by the medical scheme. Nevertheless, in order to easily pinpoint and address the current shortcomings, she […]
Miguna Miguna pointed out President William Ruto’s tactics that may result in his loss in the 2027 election. He also condemned Kenyans for jeering at the president, proposing a way for them to show their discontent. He claimed that even a monkey with an injury would win against him in a election. Miguna Miguna, a […]
The Interior Ministry, led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, faced a setback as members of parliament turned down a proposal to establish a new peace commission. The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities, in a statement released on November 15, 2024, unanimously objected to the Interior Ministry’s proposal to create the National […]
Ambassador Meg Whitman of the United States has stepped down. Whitman stated that it has been a privilege to support the American people by enhancing ties with Kenya. “Today, I informed my team at the U.S. embassy that I have handed in my resignation to President Biden,” she stated. “I will leave Kenya with immense […]
Anthony Mwenda was apprehended in the Wempa area of Murang’a South on Tuesday, November 12. Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations indicated that Anthony is connected to the killing of his spouse, Millicent Mwendwa. The DCI reported that Anthony reportedly assaulted his wife of two years on July 11, 2024, causing deadly wounds to […]
In the heart of Embu, Juakali artisans are facing a relentless struggle as heavy rains flood their workstations, leaving them with little choice but to plead for support. The artisans, who include mechanics, welders, and other skilled tradespeople, have been displaced by pooling water in their open work areas, threatening their ability to earn a […]