Tensions are high in Diani, Kwale County, following a series of violent attacks by the notorious ‘Panga Boys’ gang, which has harmed citizens and looted their properties. The gang, who purported to be a demonstration group condemning the murder of a 29-year-old man who had been stabbed, took advantage of the situation to attack the
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka revealed on Saturday afternoon that he had written to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, urging him to fully execute the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) findings. During a wedding ceremony in Limuru, Kiambu County, Kalonzo voiced concern that Odinga’s recent agreement with President William Ruto could have a negative impact on
Pope Francis is set to make his first public appearance in over five weeks on Sunday as he continues to recover from double pneumonia. The Vatican announced that he will give a blessing from the window of his chamber at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he has been receiving treatment since February 14. This appearance is
A total of 12 individuals have been shortlisted for the job of CEO of the Social Health Authority (SHA). The people were selected from a large list of 92 applicants who expressed interest in the position following Elijah Wachira’s suspension last November. In his place, Robert Ingasira was appointed in an acting capacity. The authority
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has spoken against Kenyans who opposed the visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands. While addressing a gathering in Nandi County, Tuya criticized those who used social media to spread negative sentiments about the royal visit. She expressed concern that such actions not only tarnish Kenya’s reputation but
The recent Court of Appeal ruling on National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has sparked mixed reactions, with former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi offering his take on the matter. The court found that there was no binding High Court order requiring Wetang’ula to step down from his position as Speaker or as
DCI officers investigating the disappearance of Lucy Wamaitha have made a shocking discovery, raising fears that her fate may have been gruesome. What started as a missing person case in Kiambu has now turned into a homicide investigation after human remains were retrieved from River Tana. Authorities believe the remains belong to a female victim,
Higher Education and Research Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala struggled to convince senators that the new university funding model is the best solution to Kenya’s higher education crisis. While appearing before the Senate Education Committee led by Senator Margaret Kamar, Inyangala admitted that the model is facing major problems. These include lack of enough money, errors
Herman Manyora, a seasoned political analyst, has sparked controversy with his recent comments on his YouTube channel about former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s secret card in the 2027 general election. Manyora suggests that Uhuru may be grooming his former Interior Cabinet Secretary, Fred Matiang’i, to challenge President William Ruto in the upcoming elections. This speculation has
Lemiso Media has reported that a Botswana woman, Lesedi Molapisi, was executed in Bangladesh today after being found guilty of drug trafficking. Molapisi was hanged at 10:30 a.m. local time (GMT+6) on Friday, March 21, 2025. She had been sentenced to death in May last year for smuggling over three kilograms of heroin into the