Biden pardons his son Hunter
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he has pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who faced sentencing this month on gun crime and tax convictions, marking a reversal as he prepares to leave office. “Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter,” the president said in a statement. It is a “full and unconditional pardon,” […]
‘It was hurried’ – Gachagua criticises pace with which SHA has been implemented
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA). The former Member of Parliament has said, in an interview with a local TV station, the programme has been rushed and there was no sufficient reason for the migration from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to SHA. “Then, as […]
‘Limuru events were carefully worked-out scheme to take away my life’ – Gachagua
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said the attacks witnessed in Limuru during a funeral service on Thursday, November 28, 2024, were aimed at eliminating him. Then, chaos erupted as people were seen throwing chairs in the direction of Gachagua and his entourage before he and other leaders, including Kiambu County Senator Karungo Thang’wa and […]
‘Declare source of your campaign funds’ – Morara Kebaso tells 2027 presidential rivals
Political activist Morara Kebaso has urged those who have declared their interest in vying for the presidential seat in the 2027 general elections to reveal where they will get their campaign money. The Injection of National Justice, Economic, and Civic Transformation (INJECT) party leader, in a statement via his X account on Sunday, December 1, […]
‘Aliniwekea mtego State House, ako wapi sasa?’ – Raila mocks Gachagua after impeachment
Opposition leader Raila Odinga finally broke his silence about former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua setting traps for him at State House. Speaking in Vihiga County on Sunday, December 1, 2024, during the thanksgiving of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi, Raila mocked Gachagua over sentiments he once made last year that he […]
More than 50 dead and dozens missing after Nigeria boat sinks
At least 54 bodies have now been recovered from Nigeria’s River Niger after a boat, that may have been carrying more than 200 passengers, capsized in the early hours of Friday, the authorities say. Twenty-four of those on board were rescued, some of whom are still in hospital, but dozens of others may be missing. […]
‘I am hopeful of getting the license’ – Martha Karua seeks clearance to represent Kizza Besigye in his ongoing trial
Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua is seeking clearance from Ugandan government to represent veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye in his ongoing trial before the General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala. Karua through her official X account on Sunday, December 1, 2024, stated that she had already arrived in Kampala and that she was pushing […]