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Month: February 2025

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Prince Rahim Aga Khan V takes over as father gets final salute

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V leads his fathers funeral in Lisbon, marking a new era. Global Ismaili leaders pledge allegiance to Prince Rahim Aga Khan V as the 50th Imam. ​ Prince Rahim Aga Khan V leads his fathers funeral in…

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Farouk Kibet: The power behind William Ruto’s presidency

So revered is Farouk that his suggestions or opinions are law to area leaders. He decides who to sit where in an event attended by the President and who to say what and for how long. ​ So revered is Farouk…

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This man Mbotela: Stared at the barrel of a gun but lived to see five presidents take office

The 84-year-old was forced into a controversial military coup at gunpoint in 1982 when the late President Daniel Moi was in power. ​ The 84-year-old was forced into a controversial military coup at gunpoint in 1982 when the late President Daniel…

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ID politics: Why Northern Kenya is crucial to Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid

Of the 7.1m votes Ruto received in 2022 polls, 3.5m came from Mt Kenya region, which are now at risk due to the fallout with former DP Rigathi Gachagua. ​ Of the 7.1m votes Ruto received in 2022 polls, 3.5m came…

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Police can’t ban protests, court declares

The High Court has clipped the Inspector General of Polices powers to declare protests illegal at will and without justification. ​ The High Court has clipped the Inspector General of Polices powers to declare protests illegal at will and without justification. Read…

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Lawyer wants Adams Oloo out of IEBC selection panel

Mboya argues that Ruto appointed Oloo as a strategy and communications advisor in the Office of the President in a circular dated December 20, 2024. ​ Mboya argues that Ruto appointed Oloo as a strategy and communications advisor in the Office…

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Ruto removes extra vetting for ID registration in border counties

President William Ruto ends extra vetting for ID registration in border counties, says guideline to be reviewed regularly. ​ President William Ruto ends extra vetting for ID registration in border counties, says guideline to be reviewed regularly. Read More

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Raila AUC chair bid advances as 28 votes secured

Railas secretariat claims they have secured the support of 28 nations. With 49 states voting, the winner needs 33 votes to win in the first round. ​ Railas secretariat claims they have secured the support of 28 nations. With 49 states…

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Porn video interrupts Kenyan court hearing of post-election sexual violence victims

A hacker on Tuesday jolted the court, advocates and journalists with jaw-dropping images during a hearing of a battle pitting the government and the 2007-2008 post-election sexual violence victims. ​ A hacker on Tuesday jolted the court, advocates and journalists with…

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Mudavadi urges miners to prioritise safety after collapse

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged miners across the country to adopt strict safety measures after a mine collapse in Shinyalu, Kakamega trapping 12 miners on Monday evening. ​ Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged miners across the country…