Ummi Bashir, the Principal Secretary for Arts, Culture, and Heritage, has stated that many challenges confronting the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) have resulted in creatives working without pay. Bashir noted that the National Treasury’s underfunding and a slew of legal cases had significantly contributed to this predicament.She was saying during her appearance before the National
Kenya’s election cycle has consistently acted as a trigger for division and hostility among different communities. Every election period deepens political tensions, creating long-term enmities that do not fade easily. This was evident during the send-off ceremony of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati, where a noticeable political divide was displayed.During
On Saturday, four persons were injured after being attacked while celebrating International Women’s Day in Athi River, Machakos County. The victims, including ladies, men, youth, and persons with disabilities, were injured after being attacked by suspected goons near Yeyani Resort in Mavoko, Athi River sub-county. The gang also attacked a disabled police officer. The vision-handicapped
Farmers in Mumias, Kakamega County, have given Mumias Sugar Company’s management a two-week warning to release the company’s financial condition report. Addressing the press on Saturday, March 8, farmers and other sugar sector stakeholders expressed concern over purported inconsistencies in the company’s financial management. While venting their displeasure, the farmers questioned how the corporation was
Wanja Nyarari has become a symbol of everything that is wrong with Kenya’s leadership today. Her extravagant lifestyle, flaunted openly while the majority of Kenyans struggle, is a slap in the face to taxpayers who work hard only to see their money fund her lavish existence. Her close association with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has
Dennis Muthui, a 26-year-old man, was allegedly shot by police on Wednesday and later died from a gunshot wound to the stomach. An autopsy conducted on Friday, March 7, confirmed that he was shot at close range, contradicting earlier claims by the police that he had been stabbed to death. The postmortem, carried out by
Kenyans were waiting for a big interview on March 7, 2025, between Citizen TV’s Sam Gituku and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The interview was supposed to be about the political deal Raila made with President William Ruto. Many people were eager to hear what Raila had to say about this agreement, as it has
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has pleaded for calm after seven army soldiers were killed during a UN evacuation attempt in the turbulent Upper Nile state. President Kiir stated that an army general who had been injured during a previous evacuation attempt was killed when a UN helicopter was shot at.He stated a second chopper
David Ndii and his wife, Mwende Gatabaki, are at the center of yet another financial scandal, this time involving the theft of billions from the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). While Kenyans are struggling with high costs of living and increasing deductions from their salaries, this couple is silently reaping the benefits of a corrupt
Why Sh13 billion in Hustler Fund loans might never be recovered by Ruto’s administration
The Sh13 billion Hustler Fund, which was introduced to provide affordable loans to ordinary Kenyans, is now facing serious challenges in recovering its money. Reports indicate that more than Sh8.7 billion remains unpaid, raising concerns about whether the programme can continue running effectively. This situation has also brought up questions about the broader impact of