‘President Ruto must take full responsibility’ – Gachagua calls out govt over abductions
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called out the government over the rise in the cases of abductions targeting critics. Addressing a press conference at his Mathira home on Friday, December 27, 2024, Gachagua said that there has not been any regime that has abducted its children like that of President William Ruto. The former […]
It is a violation of the Constitution – Judiciary condemns youth abductions
The Judiciary of Kenya has added its voice to the ongoing discussion about the recent abductions in the country. In a statement on Thursday, December 26, 2024, the Judiciary condemned the incidents stating that it is a violation of the Kenyan constitution and a direct threat to the rights of citizens. The Judiciary further urged […]
Dozens killed as passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan
Dozens of people have died after a passenger plane crashed with 67 people on board in Kazakhstan, local officials say. The country’s emergency ministry said there were at least 25 survivors. The plane, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, caught fire as it attempted to make an emergency landing near the city of Aktau. Azerbaijan Airlines flight […]
Protests erupt in Syria over Christmas tree burning
Protests have broken out in Syria over the burning of a Christmas tree near the city of Hama. A video posted on social media showed masked gunmen setting fire to the tree on display in the main square of the Suqaylabiyah, a Christian-majority town in central Syria. The main Islamist faction which led the uprising […]
4 arrested as police seize expired fertiliser, maize and bean seeds
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have seized several tonnes of expired fertiliser, maize and beans seeds in Bungoma and Kakamega counties. In a joint operation with the Kenya Plant Health and Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), the detectives also arrested four persons of interest in relation to the same. “In response to reports received […]
‘You were an angel sent by God’ – Bahati’s heartfelt message to foster son Morgan on his special day
Kenyan multitalented musician Kevin Kioko widely known as Bahati has penned a heartfelt message to his foster son Morgan as he turns a year older. In a statement via his social media accounts on Sunday, December 22, 2024, Bahati appreciated Morgan for being part of his life disclosing that before Morgan’s adoption, he was not […]
Barack Obama shares his tasteful favourite songs of 2024
As is his tradition, former US President Barack Obama has once again shared his annual list of favourite songs. Among the artistes that he was grooving to their music the most in 2024 include Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and Billie Eilish. Taking to his social media accounts, on December 21, 2024, the former POTUS shared his favourite tunes […]