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How Kalonzo's VP Position Led to His 'Watermelon' Nickname
In the aftermath of Kenya's 2007 election, Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka emerged as an unexpected choice for vice president under Mwai Kibaki's leadership. This decision, intended to stabilize a nation on the brink of colla…
God is in Control: DP Gachagua Says Ahead of Senate Impeachment Trial
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has today addressed Kenyans with an appeal for peace during a service at the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK). His message, delivered on the occasion of the diocese's 34th anniversary…
US Embassy in Nairobi Closes for Columbus Day, Services Resume Tuesday
The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced a temporary closure on Monday, October 14, in observance of Columbus Day, an American federal holiday. This closure will affect all embassy services which are set to…
Kenyan Official Lavish South African Birthday Plans Thwarted by 'Powerful Forces'
The impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have sent shockwaves through the political landscape with the National Assembly voting overwhelmingly to impeach him on 11 charges, including gross…
Boeing to Slash 17,000 Jobs Amid Strike and Production Woes
Boeing is facing challenges as it announces plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 10%, equivalent to 17,000 jobs. This decision comes as the company grapples with ongoing financial difficulties and a p…
Kenyan Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Sexually Assaulting Apartment Receptionist in Phoenix, Arizona
Kenyan man Brian Kibiwot Chuchuney, 36, will spend two decades in prison for sexually assaulting a 70-year-old woman who was working as a receptionist in a downtown Phoenix apartment building in December 2022. Maricop…
Charlene Ruto Dismisses Claims of Mining Corporation Appointment
Charlene Ruto has taken to social media platform X to address and refute claims of her alleged appointment as chairperson of the National Mining Corporation. The rumours stem from a circulating gazette notice on socia…
Hollywood Star Lupita Nyong'o Blasts Ruto's Approach to Gen-Z Protests
Kenya's renowned Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong'o has voiced strong criticism of President William Ruto's administration for its handling of recent anti-government protests. These demonstrations, which took place from…
The Fall of Kenya's Delamere Family
The Delamere family has for generations exerted considerable influence across Kenya, their wealth and power symbolizing imperial dominance. The estate's boundaries were fiercely guarded, with trespassers occasionally…
MP's Bribery Scandal Exposes Deep-Rooted Corruption in Kenyan Parliament
In a notable incident, a young Member of Parliament found himself at the centre of a bribery scandal. The legislator allegedly accepted a substantial sum to vote against his colleagues' consensus on a crucial bill. Wh…
Raila Heads Party Retreat in Mombasa Amid Gachagua Ouster Debate
Opposition leader Raila Odinga is in Mombasa to chair a crucial ODM National Executive Committee decision-making meeting. This three-day retreat, which commenced on Friday and is set to conclude on Sunday, brings toge…
Kenya to Launch Overseas Huduma Centers for Diaspora Services
The Kenyan government has announced plans to enhance access to e-Citizen services for its citizens living abroad. This move aligns with President William Ruto's vision of decentralizing government service delivery. Pr…
US Revises Investment Criteria for Foreign Startup Founders
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has unveiled modifications to the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), effective October 1, 2024. These changes encompass revised investment and revenue thresholds…
Report: African Wildlife Numbers Drop 76% in Five Decades
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has released a report revealing a deeply concerning trend in Africa's wildlife populations. Between 1970 and 2020, monitored wildlife populations in Africa have plummeted by 76%, a…
Everest Climber's Foot Found After 100 Years of Mystery
The recent discovery of Andrew Comyn "Sandy" Irvine's remains on Mount Everest has reignited interest in one of mountaineering's greatest mysteries. Irvine, a young climber of 22, vanished alongside his partner George…
Adani Secures Sh95.7bn Contract to Manage Kenya's Power Grid for 30 Years
Kenya's national electricity infrastructure is set to undergo a major transformation following the signing of a Project Agreement between the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (Ketraco) and Adani Energy S…
Kenyan Denied by KDF, Now Staff Sergeant in the US Army
Kenyan-born soldier Caroline Omboto has attained the rank of Staff Sergeant in the United States Army, marking a significant milestone in her career as a dental specialist. The promotion ceremony, held at the US Army…
Court of Appeal Quashes Sirisia MP Waluke's 67-Year Jail Term in NCPB Fraud Case
The Court of Appeal has overturned the hefty penalties imposed on Sirisia MP John Waluke and his co-accused Grace Wakhungu. The court has quashed their 67-year jail terms and Sh2 billion fines which were originally ha…
Ruto's Brief Call Ends Hope for Gachagua's Survival
On the morning of October 7, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua received a crucial phone call from President William Ruto while meeting with family members and his legal team at his Karen residence. This call came just…
All Digital Payment Systems Including M-Pesa to Become Virtual ETRs
President William Ruto's senior economic advisor Moses Kuria has provided clarification on his recent comments regarding the conversion of mobile payment systems into Electronic Tax Receipts (ETRs) by December. Initia…