Raila meets Central African Republic president to seek support for AUC chairmanship
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has ramped up his efforts to secure the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position as the fight for the prestigious continental role nears its conclusion. In his latest move, Raila visited President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic to seek his endorsement for the role. Raila shared details […]
NEMA stops controversial Ngong Road Forest project over environmental risks
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has suspended the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) license for a proposed restaurant and golf range development in the Ngong Road Forest, citing critical ecological concerns and legal non-compliance. In a notice dated December 18, 2024, addressed to Karura Golf Range Limited, NEMA Director General Mamo B. Mamo confirmed that […]
Nyama Villa demolitions: KHRC issues 5 demands to the govt
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has issued five urgent demands to the government following the ongoing unlawful demolitions and evictions in Nyama Villa, Kayole, which have left hundreds of families homeless and exposed to severe hardship. The commission is calling for immediate action to address what it termed as violations of both Kenyan law […]
Police clarify on the evictions in Nyama Villa estate in Nairobi
The National Police Service(NPS) has issued a clarification on the ongoing demolition at Nyama Villa Estate in Kayole Nairobi County. In a statement via X account on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the police said that the evictions that commenced on Monday, December 16, 2024, followed due process. Additionally, in the statement, the police noted that […]
‘Si mungengoja ata wakule Christmas’- Gachagua reacts to Nyama Villa demolitions
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the demolitions of houses in Nyama Villa Estate in Kayole, Nairobi County. Speaking at Mbooni Constituency in Makueni County on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, where he attended a burial, Gachagua argued that the demolitions were wrongly timed. He detailed that those who okayed the demolitions could have allowed […]
Xiaomi Kenya unveils Xiaomi Universe: Seamless integration of human, car and home technology
Xiaomi Kenya has unveiled its global strategy ‘Human x Car x Home’ smart ecosystem at Radisson Blu, Nairobi, in an event titled Xiaomi Universe – Human x Car x Home – Perfectly Synced. This visionary concept seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technology to revolutionize everyday life by uniting personal devices, automotive advancements, and smart home ecosystems—redefining the […]
Congo river boat sinks killing at least 22
A riverboat sank in western Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 22 people after the overcrowded upper deck collapsed, a local official told Reuters on Wednesday. Boating accidents are common in Congo, where old, wooden vessels are the main form of transport between villages and are often loaded far beyond capacity. The boat was […]