Reuben Kigame urges Kenyans to join protests against forceful abductions
Former presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame has rallied Kenyans behind what he has described as a grand halt of the nation over the surge in abductions witnessed in the country. In a statement shared via his official X account, Kigame called on citizens to turn out in numbers alongside their possessions to protest the abductions and […]
Eric Omondi kicks off fundraiser to build classroom for children learning under scorching sun in Turkana
Comedian-turned-activist and philanthropist Eric Omondi has started a fundraiser to construct a classroom for children in Kapoo area, Turkana County who are currently learning under harsh conditions. In a video shared on his Instagram account on Saturday, January 2025, Omondi highlighted the struggles faced by the children. The footage showed them sitting on the ground, barefoot, […]
‘Let us be factual about the state of the economy’ – CS Mbadi tells govt critics
Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has defended President William Ruto’s administration against critics. Speaking during the funeral of National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula’s mother, Ann Nanyama, held at Mukhweya Village in Bungoma County on Friday, January 3, 2025, CS Mbadi told off critics saying they were unfairly criticising the president without stating the facts. He […]
eCitizen service restored after disruption
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has restored the eCitizen platform, which had left many Kenyans seeking to access government services stranded. In a statement, KRA noted that its team had managed to restore the platform, which allows Kenyans to pay for government services using 222222. “The eCitizen Payment Service has been restored. We thank you […]
Muhoozi says Uganda ready to scrap anti-gay law after sanctions from US and World Bank
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni and Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has revealed that the East African nation is prepared to repeal its harsh anti-homosexuality law. In a social media post on Friday, January 3, 2025, Muhoozi announced that Uganda plans to repeal the anti-homosexuality law […]
‘Francis Gaitho is wanted for various criminal activities’ – DCI
Government critic Francis Gaitho has been added to the list of wanted persons according to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). In a statement on Thursday, January 2, 2025, DCI indicated that Gaitho was wanted for various criminal activities. “Francis Ng’ang’a Gaitho, whose photograph is displayed below, is wanted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations […]
‘This is the year’ – Willy Paul reveals plan to unveil new management
Kenyan musician Willy Paul has announced plans to unveil new management to help better market and promote his music brand. In a statement on Thursday, January 2, 2025, Willy Paul informed his fans that his new management would be made public in a couple of days without giving a precise date. Willy Paul, whose talent […]