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Month: June 2025

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National Assembly approves Ethekon as IEBC chairperson

National Assembly has approved Erastus Edung Ethekon as chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, alongside six commissioners. ​ National Assembly has approved Erastus Edung Ethekon as chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, alongside six commissioners. Read More

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Why experts are against the use of burnt building bricks

Experts are advising against using burnt bricks for construction and instead pushing for using more environmentally friendly alternatives, such as cement blocks and stabilised soil blocks. ​ Experts are advising against using burnt bricks for construction and instead pushing for using…

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Slain Catholic priest laid to rest, concerns raised over insecurity

Cherargei said police inaction is the greatest hurdle in the fight against crime, noting that known criminals are robbing residents in broad daylight. ​ Cherargei said police inaction is the greatest hurdle in the fight against crime, noting that known criminals…

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Gov’t declares Friday a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen declares Friday, June 6, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha. ​ Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen declares Friday, June 6, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha. Read More

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Police deny targeting journalists on Madaraka Day

Pushing and shoving by youth forcing their way to Raila Odinga Stadium yesterday resulted in injuries of journalists,National Police Service says. ​ Pushing and shoving by youth forcing their way to Raila Odinga Stadium yesterday resulted in injuries of journalists,National Police…

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Inside the silent settlement that saw Weston Hotel claim public land

Justice met politics as KCAA dropped its claim, ceding public land to Weston for a price, as Gen Z bled in protest in June 2024. Five years, three regimes,Westons land saga ends. ​ Justice met politics as KCAA dropped its claim,…

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A blaze of glory: Madaraka Day lights up Homa Bay in dazzling spectacle

From military marvels to cultural splendor, Madaraka Day was nothing short of a blockbuster.  ​ From military marvels to cultural splendor, Madaraka Day was nothing short of a blockbuster.  Read More

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Madaraka Day: President Ruto hails 20pc rise in shilling as sign of Kenya’s economic strength

President Ruto has announced Kenya has maintained an average annual growth rate of 5 per cent since August 2022, surpassing the global average of 3.3 per cent and the regional average of 3.8 per cent. ​ President Ruto has announced Kenya…

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Police arrest suspects linked to Nakuru gang responsible for killings

Four suspects linked to shooting incidents that led to the killing of four M-Pesa vendors and a cop in Nakuru have been arrested. ​ Four suspects linked to shooting incidents that led to the killing of four M-Pesa vendors and a…

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American scholar recalls last moment with Prof Ngugi

Even in the last hours of his life, Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o kept on emphasizing the importance of mother tongue and advised members of his community not to forget writing in Gikuyu. ​ Even in the last hours of his life,…