Jamhuri Day celebration: Lineup of musicians set to perform at Uhuru Gardens
A handful of top musicians have been lined up to perform at the Jamhuri Day celebration that is ongoing at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi. As with the norm during national celebrations, entertainment usually cuts across the arts industry with performances from musicians, thespians and artists. Thespians and musicians are set to perform joint skits and […]
Blood, sweat, and tears: What happened before Kenya’s independence in 1963
Between 1900 and 1901, several Kenyan tribes especially in the highlands and fertile land started receiving visitors who had a ‘strange’ colour. The visitors, who could easily be described as aliens due to their “strange” appearance, would push the natives to less fertile and dryer lands, taking over their land. The visitors with ‘strange’ colour […]
Ruto congratulates Nelly Cheboi after scooping CNN’s Hero of the Year award
President William Ruto has honoured Nelly Cheboi with a mention following her recognition by CNN as this year’s hero for her work in creating computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren. Ruto lauded Nelly Cheboi during his speech at Jamhuri Day celebrations in Nyayo National stadium on Monday, December 12. “We also congratulate 29-year-old, Nelly Cheboi, the founder […]
Reprieve as Govt announces reduction of electricity cost
President Uhuru Kenyatta has delivered part of his Jamhuri Day promise where he pledged to reduce the cost of electricity by 30 per cent. In a Friday, January 8 statement, the Ministry of Energy confirmed that the cost of electricity has been reduced by 15 per cent. The ministry further stated that the reduction of […]
Uhuru faults senators in Sonko’s legal team over conflict of interest
President Uhuru Kenyatta accuses senators who have been representing governors linked to corruption of engaging in conflict of interest.