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The late General Francis Ogolla will be laid to rest on Sunday, April 21, in a burial ceremony that honours his wishes for simplicity. Defying conventional practices, his body will not be placed in a casket but instead wrapped in sheets as per his desire to be interred within 72 hours of his…

The Kenyan government has taken significant strides in addressing the longstanding challenges faced by citizens seeking to obtain passports. According to the Ministry of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, the previously daunting backlog of 724,000 passport applications has been…

Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla will be buried on Sunday, April 21st, in accordance with his wishes. The ceremony will be held at his residence in Mor, Alego, Siaya County, within 72 hours of his passing on Thursday. This reflects General Ogolla's desire for a simple and…

Kenya grieves the sudden death of Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla who died tragically in a helicopter crash on Thursday afternoon. President William Ruto has confirmed the devastating news during a national address from State House, Nairobi. General Ogolla, along with nine other…

President William Ruto has outlined a compelling vision for Kenya's creative arts sector. Highlighting the nation's burgeoning talent, Ruto expresses his belief that Kenya is on the verge of making a significant mark on the international stage, particularly in Hollywood. To nurture this potential,…

The government has urged Kenyans to avoid speculation regarding a deadly Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) helicopter crash that happened on Thursday afternoon in Cheptulel, West Pokot. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura assures that an official statement is forthcoming. The helicopter, carrying several…

The Kenyan government's directive to require parents to pay school fees through the e-Citizen platform has faced opposition from Members of Parliament (MPs). This plan, which had already been halted by a court order, drew strong criticism from legislators who believed it would impose an unfair…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua today stirred controversy during a meeting at Bomas when he claimed to possess a list of high-ranking government officials holding fraudulent academic degrees. According to Gachagua, the list was provided by individuals from River Road in Nairobi, an area notorious…

A video circulating on social media has sparked outrage, capturing Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Ken Ng'ondi's interaction with a Muslim woman at a birthday celebration. The footage shows Ng'ondi greeting and embracing other guests before approaching the seated woman. Despite her clear refusal to…

Ugandan woman Hanifah Nanyange has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for operating a sex trafficking ring disguised as a massage parlour in Nairobi's Ngara neighbourhood. Nanyange's scheme involved luring young Ugandan women to Kenya under the pretence of legitimate employment opportunities…