February 22, 2025
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Mathew Wandati’s death reveals the dark side of MassHouse’s party scene

Last weekend, a tragedy happened at MassHouse, a club that has long been a hotspot for young people seeking entertainment. This time, however, the night ended in horror. Mathew Wandati, a promising student from Strathmore University, lost his life under circumstances that remain shrouded in mystery. According to various sources, Mathew was strangled, and his

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Commentary

“Who is funding this” Francis Gaitho questions mainstream media content surge on social media

Francis Gaitho has raised concerns about the increasing presence of mainstream media content, especially from Citizen TV, on social media platforms. He recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his surprise at the growing number of accounts posting clips and updates from the station. According to him, social media should be a place where

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Commentary

Government prioritizes Sudan over Kenyans, donates millions amid local economic crisis

Kenya’s decision to commit KSh 259 million ($2 million) to humanitarian efforts in Sudan raises serious concerns, especially given the dire economic conditions Kenyans are facing. At a time when citizens are struggling with high taxation, skyrocketing food prices, and worsening unemployment, the government’s choice to send millions abroad instead of addressing local suffering seems

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World News

Trump calls Zelensky a “Dictator” as US and Russia hold secret peace talks without Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has described Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “dictator.” This increases a public war of words between the two leaders, which began when Trump wrongly accused Ukraine of initiating the conflict with Russia. Trump’s charge, made on his social media network Truth Social, came hours after Zelensky accused him of spreading

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Featured News

Rotten diplomacy? Kenya hits back at Khartoum, claims impartiality on Sudan conflict

The government has issued a statement regarding the ongoing Sudan crisis, following Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accusing Kenya of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). On Tuesday, February 18, the RSF hosted a ceremony in Nairobi to kick off the formation of an alliance of political leaders and armed groups aimed at strengthening the

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Business

Charles Hinga’s false promises exposed as Alice Wahome insensitively calls Housing Levy a tax

Land CS Alice Wahome has recently made a statement that has sparked a lot of discussion and debate. She has said that the Housing Levy is a tax. This statement is quite different from what Housing and Urban Development PS Charles Hinga said on March 24, 2023. At that time, Hinga had described the Housing

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Commentary

Beneficiary? Ahmednassir cornered over selective action on corruption while North Eastern counties are crime scenes

Ahmednassir Abdullahi, a prominent figure in Kenya’s legal and political circles, has recently found himself on the headlines for what many are calling selective action in his fight against corruption. Known for his sharp critiques and no-nonsense approach, Ahmednassir has often directed his energy toward attacking leaders from the Mt. Kenya region and Chief Justice

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Business

Government increases spending on presidency while cutting debt payments

The National Treasury has increased the budget for State House and the Executive Office of the President in its latest Supplementary Estimates Budget II for the 2024/25 financial year. The report, tabled in the National Assembly on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, shows that the budget for State House has been raised by 88.4 percent, amounting

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Business

Budget showdown: Ruto and Raila allies clash, delaying crucial committee reforms

The ongoing disputes between President William Ruto’s and Raila Odinga’s parties have put the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) 2025 and Supplementary Budget II for the fiscal year 2023/25 at serious risk. The failure to reconstitute key parliamentary committees has caused delays in the budget process, raising concerns about whether the government will meet its financial

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Politics

Pressure continues to mount on Ruto’s side over the promotion of Uhuru’s cousin

Captain (Rtd) Kung’u Muigai, a cousin of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has been promoted to Chairperson of the Kenya Cultural Centre Council, just two weeks after his initial appointment as a member. The announcement was made by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who also serves as the Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts, and

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