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President William Ruto has officially appointed Engineer Michael Thoyah Kingi, the brother of Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, to serve in the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The announcement was made through a notice published in the Kenya Gazette on November 14, confirming that Michael Kingi will take up the role of a commissioner. According to the Gazette notice, the appointment was made under the powers granted to the President by Article 230 (2)(b)(ii) of the Constitution, read together with Article 250 (2)(b), and in line with the recruitment procedure outlined in the SRC Act of 2011. President Ruto noted that…

Sonko Rushes to Daughter’s Aid After Alleged Assault, Confronts Son-in-Law Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko rushed to his daughter’s home on Saturday after receiving a distress call that left him deeply shaken. In a video shared on his social media pages, Sonko revealed that his daughter had phoned her mother in fear, claiming that her husband had slapped her across the face. According to Sonko, the incident reportedly began from a simple question his daughter asked her husband about what they would have for breakfast. Instead of responding calmly, he allegedly turned violent and attacked her, leaving her distressed and…

Gachagua Claims There Was a Plot to Kill Him During Raila Odinga’s State Funeral Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made serious allegations, claiming that he skipped both the State Funeral service and the burial of Raila Odinga after receiving intelligence that a plan had been hatched to assassinate him. Gachagua explained that although he fully intended to attend the ceremony at Nyayo Stadium and later travel to Bondo for the burial, he was warned about a dangerous scheme that forced him to stay away. Speaking during an interview on Inooro TV on Sunday, November 16, Gachagua said that before…

Tanzanian authorities have reported the arrest of a man who holds both Kenyan and U.S. citizenship after he was allegedly found attempting to enter the country with explosive devices. The incident happened at the Sirari border point, where police say the man was stopped while trying to cross into Tanzania from Kenya. In a statement issued late on Sunday night, the Tanzania Police confirmed that the suspect, aged 30, is not only a dual citizen of Kenya and the United States but also serves as a sergeant in the United States Army. According to the police, the arrest was carried…

NTSA Plans Immediate Re-Tests for Thousands of Drivers Ahead of Festive Season The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is preparing to carry out fresh tests for thousands of drivers as the country approaches the busy December Christmas season. This move comes as part of the authority’s intensified efforts to reduce road accidents, which have seen a worrying rise in recent years. NTSA Director General, Angela Wanjira, revealed on Sunday, November 16, a series of new measures designed to enhance road safety during the festive season. The announcement follows a report showing that the number of road crash victims increased…

Over 100 NGOs Report Losing Millions in Fake Donor Funding Scam More than 100 community-based organisations across Kenya say they have lost millions of shillings after falling victim to a suspected fake donor funding scam. The affected groups, which include church members, small-scale traders, and other local community members, claim they sent money via mobile transactions to a woman who had promised to help them access foreign aid. The donors were told that this foreign funding would support projects such as buying land, digging boreholes, and providing education to vulnerable members of society. According to the victims, the woman allegedly…

Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament, Peter Kaluma, is celebrating a major legal victory after being awarded Ksh11 million in a defamation lawsuit against The Standard Group over an article published in its tabloid, The Nairobian. Kaluma had taken the media house to court after the publication ran an article containing false and damaging allegations about him and his family. The MP argued that the story not only defamed him but also violated the privacy of his children. In a statement shared on social media, Kaluma praised the court ruling, saying: “The Nairobian, a tabloid under The Standard Group, published…

Former members of the National Youth Service (NYS) who wish to join the Kenya Police are being urged to visit the NYS Headquarters in Ruaraka as part of the recruitment process. In a statement released on Sunday, November 16, NYS Commandant General Samson Kiptum explained that the recruitment centre at Ruaraka will be exclusively for ex-NYS members who possess a valid NYS Discharge Certificate. This certificate will not only verify their eligibility but will also serve as a gate pass, granting candidates access to the recruitment grounds located at the Nairobi Holding Unit (NHU). Kiptum further emphasized that, in addition…

President Ruto Pledges Ksh100 Million to Africa Inland Church in Marsabit President William Ruto has committed to donating Ksh100 million to the Africa Inland Church (AIC) to support ongoing projects within the church. Speaking during a church service at AIC Loglogo in Marsabit County on Sunday, November 16, the President said the funds will be directed toward “ongoing works” in the church, particularly in Ileret, Marsabit County. “I recently visited some people in Ileret, and I noticed there is a lot of development work happening there. Since I am both a member and a beneficiary of this church, I will…

Kenyans employed in Saudi Arabia are set to benefit from a pay increase following the Kingdom’s recent announcement of a new minimum wage for all workers. Starting next year, every worker in Saudi Arabia is expected to earn at least 1,000 Saudi Riyals per month, which is roughly equivalent to Ksh 34,455. This new wage structure will come into effect in February 2026 and forms part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing labour reforms, following the significant changes made to the Kafala system, which regulates the employment of foreign workers in the country. In an official statement, the Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh…