CS Muturi flags viral Facebook account circulating malicious statement in his name
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management Justin Muturi has flagged a viral pseudo-Facebook account spreading malicious information, purporting to be his. In a statement shared via his official X account on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Muturi described the account as fake and inauthentic urging Kenyans to ignore it. In addition, Muturi clarified […]
Govt stipends for elderly Kenyans to be wired through M-Pesa – PS Joseph Motari
Beneficiaries of the elderly cash transfer program will now access their funds at M-Pesa points in their localities following the government’s promise to channel the monies via the electronic platform. Speaking on Wednesday, January 15 2025, during a visit to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party headquarters, Social Security and Protection PS Joseph Motari explained […]
Bon voyage! Vera Sidika reveals her travel destinations for 2025
Kenyan socialite and globe-trotter Vera Sidika has already marked her 2025 calendar with travel plans. The mother of two, known for her love for a lavish lifestyle and first-class trips, revealed her dream destinations for the year Taking to her Instagram stories, Vera gave fans a glimpse of her upcoming travel itinerary, which reads like […]
Kindiki travels to Maputo for inauguration of Mozambique’s president-elect Daniel Chapo
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has left the country for Maputo to attend the inauguration of Mozambique’s President-elect Daniel Francisco Chapo. In a statement shared on his Facebook page on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Kindiki revealed that he also held discussions with Somalia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, whom he met at the airport. Fiqi […]
I will make agriculture cool for the youth – CS nominee Mutahi Kagwe
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) nominee Mutahi Kagwe has promised to implement a fun and engaging initiative to encourage the youth to venture into agriculture if approved as CS. Speaking before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments at Parliament buildings in Nairobi on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Kagwe explained that the current agriculture system is too boring […]
Kenya Met issues weather forecast for next 7 days
The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has forecasted sunny and dry weather conditions for the next five days in several parts of the country. In a detailed seven-day weather advisory, the dry spell is expected over a few places from January 14 to January 20, 2025, and the sunny intervals will be accompanied by moderate rainfall. […]
DR Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels
Several towns that fell to armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been recaptured by government forces, according to the Congolese army. The Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) said some of the recovered towns have been occupied by rebels for months, including Ngungu, a key town in the Masisi […]