Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s influence over the Mt. Kenya region’s leadership appears to be waning following a recent development where a group of lawmakers from Mt. Kenya East endorsed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as their regional leader. This endorsement, which occurred during a parliamentary group meeting in Embu, marks a significant shift in the […]
On Monday, leaders from Mt Kenya East publicly endorsed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as their leader during a press conference held in Embu Town. This move is widely viewed as a strategy to counterbalance Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s increasing influence in the larger Mt Kenya region. The leaders, representing Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Meru […]
At least 30 families have been left homeless after their homes were demolished under unclear circumstances on Kwa Munyeti Farm in Mavoko, Athi River. A group of unidentified individuals, accompanied by a contingent of armed police officers, reportedly stormed the area at 4 a.m., catching residents off guard. The victims recounted harrowing experiences of being […]
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of 17 students at Hillside Endarasha Academy. The heartbreaking incident occurred late on the night of Thursday, September 5, 2024, when a devastating fire broke out, claiming the lives of the young learners and leaving several others injured. In his statement, President Kenyatta […]
President William Ruto has directed security agencies to expedite the investigation into the recent fire tragedy at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County, which resulted in the deaths of 17 students. He also instructed the Ministry of Interior and Coordination to mobilize resources to support the affected families. In his statement, President Ruto vowed that […]
The government has announced a salary increase for civil servants, ranging from Ksh1,000 to Ksh30,000, in line with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). This move follows mounting pressure from employees who had threatened to demonstrate due to delays in salary adjustments. Public Service Principal Secretary Amos Gathecha confirmed the salary changes in a letter, stating […]
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga faces a major challenge in his quest for the position of African Union (AU) Chairperson, as Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, gains substantial momentum. Youssouf recently garnered the support of 27 African nations, a critical boost that could significantly influence the outcome of the upcoming elections. This […]