Human rights organizations condemn recent wave of abductions, call for immediate release of victims
Human rights organizations has condemned the recent wave of abductions. The human rights activists through the Police Reforms Working Group (PRWG) on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, raised concerns over the abduction of some social media users who were picked up from different locations by unknown people, after making certain remarks on the X platform. PRWG […]
‘Kenyans will not be silenced ‘ – Okiya Omtatah says over recent abductions
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has warned that Kenyans will not be silenced through intimidation and oppression following a new wave of abductions. This comes after two youths were reported abducted after posting offensive images against President William Ruto. According to Omtatah, the abductions are a result of Kenyans speaking the truth to power as a […]
Protests erupt in Syria over Christmas tree burning
Protests have broken out in Syria over the burning of a Christmas tree near the city of Hama. A video posted on social media showed masked gunmen setting fire to the tree on display in the main square of the Suqaylabiyah, a Christian-majority town in central Syria. The main Islamist faction which led the uprising […]
12 dead in Turkey ammunition factory blast
An explosion at an ammunition and explosives factory in north-west Turkey has killed at least 12 people and injured four others. The blast happened at 8:25 local time (5:25 GMT) in the capsule production section, the governor of the city of Balikesir, Ismail Ustaoglu, said. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said the cause was not yet […]
Sunny and dry conditions likely to set in after Boxing Day – Weatherman
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted sunny and dry weather conditions that are set to kick in after December 26, 2024. In a detailed seven-day weather outlook for the period running from December 24- December 30, 2024, that was issued on December 23, the weatherman said rainfall is expected to reduce significantly after Boxing Day, […]
Ruto hails health and construction workers in his Christmas message to Kenyans
President William Ruto has hailed healthcare workers in his Christmas message to Kenyans. The head of state in a joint video statement with First Lady Rachel Ruto released on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, also hailed construction sector workers. “This Christmas, I invite you to go with me on a brief journey to honor millions of […]
‘He is using his frustrations to whip emotions’ – Etale slams Gachagua for picking war of words with govt over illicit brew
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Director of Communications Philip Etale has hit out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for claiming that the government has been targeting the Mt. Kenya region with illicit brew following his ouster from office. Taking to his official X account on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, Etale stated that Gachagua is trying […]