‘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 […]
5 new Mpox cases confirmed in Kenya
The Ministry of Health has confirmed five new cases of Mpox virus in Kenya in three counties, In a statement on Saturday, November 30, 2024, Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni revealed that two cases had been confirmed in Nakuru, two in Mombasa and one in Kiambu. “In the last one week, our laboratories have confirmed […]
Malaysia and Thailand flooding leave at least 12 dead, thousands displaced
Huge flooding caused by heavy rain in Malaysiaand neighbouring Thailand has killed at least 12 people, officials say. More than 122,000 people have been forced out of their homes in northern Malaysia, while in southern Thailand, around 13,000 others have also been displaced. There are fears the number could rise, as heavy rain and storm […]
Trump picks former aide as FBI director
US President-elect Donald Trump has picked a former aide, Kash Patel, to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation, an agency Patel has often criticised. A former US defence department chief of staff in the first Trump administration, Patel has been a steadfast supporter of the incoming Republican president. For Patel to take the job, the […]
‘DP takes charge when seeing off the president’ – MP Amisi lectures Ichung’wah over report on Ruto’s departure
Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has called out Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah for overstepping protocol in his report on President William Ruto’s departure to Arusha, Tanzania, for the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State Summit. In a statement via his X account on Saturday, November 30, 2024, Amisi expressed his displeasure accusing […]
Counter-terrorism officers destroy suspected Al-Shabaab makeshift camp at Kenya-Somali border
Kenya’s counter-terrorism forces have dismantled suspected Al-Shabaab militants’ makeshift camps near the Kenya-Somalia border. The operation, led by the elite Multi-Agency security team, took place on Saturday, November 30, 2024. In a statement shared by Counter Terrorism Policing SOG, the makeshift camps were reportedly being used as temporary logistics hubs by the militants. “The elite […]
KeNHA warns of traffic disruptions as section of Mombasa Road is set to be closed on Sunday
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has alerted motorists and other road users to a planned traffic disruption on a section of Mombasa Road scheduled for Sunday, December 1, 2024. In a notice issued on Saturday, November 30, 2024, KeNHA stated that the disruption will affect the stretch between Nyayo Stadium Roundabout and Museum Hill […]