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President William Ruto commended the government security agencies for protecting Kenya and its people during Tuesday’s anti-Finance Bill protest. “I thank our security officers who were on duty today for applying themselves to the best of their abilities, in the defence of Kenya and its people,” Ruto said. The Head of State further assured Kenyans […]
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta issued a statement regarding the ongoing anti-Finance Bill protest. He expressed condolences to Kenyans who lost their lives during Tuesday’s protest, saying it was their constitutional right to picket. The former head of state’s message says; “My fellow Kenyans, I come to you with a heavy heart. Saddened by the loss […]
Several key activists were abducted in overnight operations in the country just hours before anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. Officials stated that this was one of the strategies being used to prevent the planned protests against the proposed taxes. Vocal social media and political activist Gabriel Oguda was among those taken, along with at least ten other […]
The Occupy Parliament protests on Tuesday, June 18, provided a platform for Kenyans to voice their opinions on the controversial proposed Finance Bill 2024. The bill has led to significant public outcry as critics argue that it will burden citizens who are already facing economic hardships. The protests, which took place in the streets of […]
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has declared Monday, June 17th as a public holiday to mark Eid-Al-Adha. The celebration of Eid-ul-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah and his readiness to sacrifice his son, Ismail. The Feast of Sacrifice is one of Islam’s two most important holidays. It is especially significant because marks the end of […]
Kenya Power has announced that all Kenyans using prepaid meter tokens must update their devices before August 31. Prepaid meters that are not updated by the deadline will stop accepting tokens. Kenya Power’s Managing Director, Joseph Siror, unveiled the process for updating meter tokens on Wednesday. “Customers will receive two codes from Kenya Power when […]
Malawi’s vice president Saulos Chilima is dead. President Lazarus Chakwera announced his death in a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. “Despite the experience of the crew, something terrible happened to that aircraft sending it crashing down and killing everyone on board,” he said. Chakwera this can not take away the pain and the helplessness. “I […]
Naivas, a prominent local supermarket chain, has taken a significant step towards addressing the skills gap in Kenya’s retail sector by graduating the first cohort of its Graduate Trainee (GT) Programme. This intensive nine-month training initiative, launched in 2023, aims to equip fresh graduates with the necessary competencies to thrive in various business functions within […]
The family of the late mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui has announced that his body will remain on Mount Everest. Cheruiyot passed away on May 22, 2024, during an ambitious attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest without supplementary oxygen. His body was discovered 48 meters below the summit after he and his Nepali guide fell, […]
Tanzanian model and businesswoman Hamisa Mobetto is rumoured to be dating professional footballer Stephane Aziz Ki. Aziz plays as a midfielder for the Tanzanian Premier League club Young Africans (Yanga) and also represents the Burkina Faso national team. The rumours started after a video surfaced showing Hamisa with the footballer at the airport, where she […]