Former EACC chairperson Mumo Matemu is facing a court case over a Ksh 100 million inheritance dispute involving the estate of his late elder brother, Kata Matemu Kithyo. The case, filed by his niece Melany Mwelu Kithyo, accuses him of interfering with the inheritance process and trying to disinherit rightful beneficiaries. Melany has questioned the
By Jane Pendo. Kenya has in recent past experienced a series of wildfires in several of our national parks and protected areas. These fires have posed a significant threat to our wildlife, ecosystems and the livelihoods of communities that depend on these natural resources. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our firefighters KWS rangers, and
On February 28, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss potential avenues for a ceasefire in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. The meeting was initially intended to secure U.S. investment in Ukraine’s rare-earth minerals, but it quickly turned into a tense exchange, exposing deep disagreements between
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