Mudavadi: China committed to financing SGR extension from Naivasha to Malaba
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has disclosed that China is committed to financing the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to the Malaba border and the Belt and Road Initiative a plan that will enhance the Nairobi-Nakuru-Malaba road network. In a statement on Thursday, […]
AUC election homestretch: South Africa’s President Ramaphosa hosts Raila
Raila Odinga has intensified his campaigns for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson seat in the southern Africa region ahead of the February 2025 elections. The former premier was on Thursday, January 16, 2025, hosted by South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa in his Pretoria official residence. “I am grateful for the warm reception I have […]
Female parliamentarians launches campaign against femicide and GBV
The fight against femicide and gender-based violence has received a major boost after the Kenya Women’s Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) launched a nationwide campaign to address the menace. The initiative dubbed Komesha Dhuluma comes amid concerns raised over the alarming rise in femicide and GBV cases in Kenya. In a statement on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Kajiado […]
Wamuchomba calls for focus on root causes of GBV following discovery of missing woman’s body in Kajiado
Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has raised concerns over the alarming rise in femicide cases in Kenya, following the tragic discovery of Lydia Tokesi’s body in Gataka Forest, Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County. Tokesi, 29, had been reported missing before her decomposed and mutilated remains were found in the forest earlier this week. In a […]
‘You would think Kenya had angels for presidents before’ – Kaluma slams Ruto’s critics
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has criticized individuals attacking President William Ruto’s administration, accusing them of selective outrage and tribal bias. Taking to his X account on Thursday, January 16, 2025, the lawmaker defended the president against what he termed as unfair criticism. According to Kaluma, many of those now vocal against the government […]
Massive fire rips through University of Nairobi’s Taifa Hall
A massive fire broke out at the University of Nairobi’s Taifa Hall on Wednesday night, January 15, 2025, causing extensive damage to the iconic building. Taifa Hall, the university’s centrepiece, was engulfed in flames for hours, sending plumes of smoke and bright orange flames into the night sky. Videos of chaos Videos shared widely on […]
‘Adding insults dilutes the purpose’- Lilian Ng’ang’a tells Kenyans using strong language to address govt
Lilian Ng’ang’a, entrepreneur and wife of musician Juliani, has called on Kenyans to adopt a respectful tone when critiquing the government. In a statement delivered on Wednesday, January 15, 2024, Lilian emphasized that there was a need for maintaining dignity and maturity, even when holding leaders accountable. In her statement, Lilian, who previously served as […]