Anxiety has gripped three villages in South Mugirango following the discovery of an unknown sickness. More than 200 residents have been diagnosed with an unknown sickness. A multi-agency government team, working with the Ministry of Health, has recommended residents visit nearby hospitals while the ministry awaits results from the government chemist. On Saturday morning, Veronica
George Ototo and George Magutu are at the center of one of the biggest financial scandals in Kenya’s SACCO sector. These two men, who held powerful positions in the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (Kuscco), are accused of looting over Ksh. 13 billion, money that belonged to hardworking Kenyans. Their actions nearly collapsed
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has talked with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after their meeting in Washington devolved into a disagreement about US backing for Ukraine. Trump welcomed Zelensky to the White House, but their friendly conversation culminated in a shouting match in front of the media in the Oval
Pope Francis has suffered a serious health setback while receiving treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. The Vatican has confirmed that he experienced a sudden worsening of his condition after a bronchial spasm caused him to inhale vomit. This complication made it difficult for him to breathe, and doctors had to place him
By Francis Kimanene. In the vast, sun-scorched landscapes of northern Kenya, a quiet revolution is unfolding. One time devastated ecosystems are on the rebound with growing elephant herds traversing time-honoured migratory routes and communities previously at odds with wildlife now becoming their fiercest protectors. All that courtesy of good conservation stewardship by the Kenya Wildlife
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has criticized lawmakers for realigning “well before the 2027 elections.” KCCB chairman Maurice Muhatia Makumba stated that the early commencement of political realignments diverts attention away from national development and toward the spectacle of election campaigns. “The fervour generated by political rallies creates an artificial euphoria that obscures
During a heated meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump ordered Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, “Make a deal or we’re out.” The US president also urged his Ukrainian colleague to be “thankful” and accused him of “gambling with World War Three.” However, Zelensky agreed with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, but Trump stated that Kyiv
By Fridah Inyanje. In a world grappling with biodiversity loss and climate crises, Kenya has emerged as a beacon of hope, thanks in large part to the relentless efforts of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). Established in 1990, the agency has long been the frontline defender of the country’s iconic wildlife and ecosystems. In recent
A deadly attack has left two people dead and ten others seriously injured in an alleged banditry attack along the Maralal-Baragoi route. Reports indicate that bandits from Samburu North ambushed a bus on Thursday, February 27, at around 6 p.m. The victims were traveling from Maralal to Baragoi when the armed attackers struck. According to
Raila Odinga and his ODM party have now joined President William Ruto’s government under what is being called a broad-based government framework. This move has raised a lot of debate, with many questioning whether Raila is truly aligning himself with Ruto or if he has a bigger political strategy in play. Raila has not yet