Francis Gaitho, a vocal political analyst and fearless government critic, has sparked heated debate after alleging that Hanifa, a widely known activist, is actually an undercover police officer. Hanifa gained public recognition during the Gen Z protests when funds were channeled to her to cover hospital bills for injured demonstrators, solidifying her position as a
Francis Gaitho, a vocal political analyst and critic of the current administration, has once again drawn attention to alleged state-sponsored intimidation tactics. Through a post on X, Francis Gaitho revealed the existence of a fake account impersonating a user named Billy Mwangi, operating under the handle @Painhub6_. He alleges that the account is part of
The Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has denied involvement in abductions and murders of anti-government activists witnessed in the country for the last couple of months. Murkomen who took over the docket on December 19, 2024, says he does not know anything about the abductions and has not developed any policy in use adding that
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has implemented new excise duties as per the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, effective December 27, 2024. These changes introduce taxes on various goods and services, impacting both consumers and businesses. A 15% excise duty now applies to online advertisements and services related to alcoholic beverages, betting, gaming, lotteries, and
In recent times, Kenya has witnessed anti-government protests, primarily led by the youth, against proposed tax hikes and perceived corruption. These demonstrations have been met with severe police responses, including the use of live ammunition, resulting in numerous fatalities. Alarmingly, there is growing evidence that the police have been concealing these deaths by misreporting the
Gerald Karicha, Billy Mwangi’s father, has broken his silence following his son’s return from abduction on December 21. In a television interview on Monday, he reported that his kid walked home at 8:00 a.m. and appeared to be in good physical condition. When asked where he had been, he answered that they had saved that
Wicknell Chivayo, also called ‘Sir Wicknell,’ is a Zimbabwean businessman and socialite well-known for his quick rise to wealth and frequent involvement in corruption scandals. He owns businesses across Southern Africa, but his name often makes headlines not just for his ventures but for his lavish lifestyle and connections to powerful politicians, including Zimbabwe’s President
Three persons were reportedly arrested by anti-riot police personnel while demonstrating outside Mombasa Technical University (TUK). Human rights activist Hussein Khalid confirmed the reports on Monday, revealing that the trio was caught and held for reportedly rallying against the country’s recent forced disappearances. In the footage released by Khalid, police were seen assaulting a group
Messi was due at the White House to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor, but he was conspicuously absent. The star-studded ceremony included Denzel Washington, Bono, Magic Johnson, and Hillary Clinton, but Messi was nowhere to be seen. The official reason for Messi’s absence was a “scheduling error”. However, no one
Veteran journalist and radio host Eric Latiff has announced his departure from Spice FM after six years as the host of The Situation Room, a show he helped build from its inception. Latiff shared the news on social media, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to work with the Standard Group and the unwavering support from colleagues and