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Businesses Suffer Losses as Sakaja Launches Major Billboard Crackdown Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration has announced a new, rigorous crackdown aimed at eliminating illegal billboards across the city. In an official statement on Sunday, November 16, the governor confirmed that the Urban Development and Planning Department would spearhead the large-scale operation targeting approximately 100 billboards that have been erected without proper authorization. The move comes after a series of recent actions by the county, which saw 20 billboards removed along major roads and key locations on Saturday, including Langata Road, Mombasa Road, and the Nyayo Stadium Roundabout. Patrick Analo Akivaga,…

Hassan Joho Warns ODM Against Plans to Expel Him: “Kama Mbaya, Mbaya” Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho has issued a strong warning to leaders within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), claiming that some members are quietly plotting to remove him from the party ahead of the 2027 General Election. Joho made the remarks on Saturday, November 15, during the ODM party’s 20th anniversary celebrations in Mombasa, where he delivered a fiery speech that immediately sparked political discussions across the country. Joho Claims There Are Plans to Push Him Out of ODM While addressing party supporters and leaders, Joho suggested…

Kenya’s political landscape has been shaken after fresh reports confirmed that President William Ruto is set to join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and become the party’s official presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. The development marks one of the most dramatic political realignments in recent history, bringing together leaders who once stood on opposite sides of Kenya’s most intense political battles. According to reliable political insiders, consultations between top ODM officials and senior figures within President Ruto’s circle have been ongoing for months. These talks reportedly intensified during the ODM@20 celebrations, where Ruto’s presence signaled a deeper political…

The ODM@20 celebrations in Mombasa took a dramatic turn after a moment between President William Ruto and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga sparked intense debate across the political scene. The two leaders were sharing a symbolic cake-cutting session to mark 20 years since the Orange Democratic Movement was founded, but a brief interaction quickly set social media on fire. During the event, President Ruto offered Oburu a piece of cake in a friendly gesture meant to symbolize unity and reconciliation within the broader political space. However, witnesses and viral clips circulating online suggest that Oburu appeared uncomfortable as the President fed…

A funeral journey that was expected to be calm and respectful turned into a strange and dramatic experience after the hearse carrying a deceased man stalled several times on the road. The unusual chain of events left mourners confused, tired, and filled with fear as many struggled to understand what was happening. According to an undated video shared by Jaramogi Allan Ofula, the incident did not occur just once — the vehicle kept stopping repeatedly, raising concerns of spiritual interference, unresolved family issues, or a hidden conflict connected to the deceased. Hearse Repeatedly Stalls Midway Mourners who had left Nairobi…

Police Probe Aisha Jumwa After Alleged Assault on Ruth Bendera at Kilifi Funeral Kenya Roads Board Chairperson Aisha Jumwa is now under police investigation after she allegedly slapped the National Government Affirmative Action Director, Ruth Bendera, during a funeral event in Kaloleni, Kilifi County. The incident, which reportedly took place on Saturday, November 15, has drawn widespread criticism from local residents and triggered fresh political tensions in the area. According to reports, Bendera filed a formal complaint at the Kilifi Police Station shortly after the altercation. Kilifi sub-county police commander Stanley Tanui confirmed that the complaint was indeed lodged and…

NPS Changes Venue for Nairobi Police Recruitment Exercise The National Police Service (NPS) has slightly adjusted the venue for one of its Nairobi recruitment centres ahead of the exercise set to resume on Monday, November 17. The change affects candidates registered under Centre No. 408 in Kamukunji Sub-County. In a notice released on Sunday, NPS announced that all applicants assigned to this centre should now report to Morisson Primary School. This new location replaces the earlier venue, the Kamukunji Sports Grounds, which had initially been planned for the exercise. According to the police service, construction activities currently taking place at…

Parliament Moves to Give Content Creators Legal Recognition and Strong Government Support Kenya’s creator economy may soon experience major changes if a new Bill being reviewed in the National Assembly is passed without alterations. Lawmakers are speeding up plans to transform the country’s creative sector through the Creative Economy Support Bill (Senate Bill No. 30 of 2024), which seeks to regulate and support the fast-growing digital and cultural industries. During a recent stakeholder meeting held in Naivasha, the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture met with various players in the creative space to discuss the details of the proposed law.…

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions, Kenya (COTU-K), has demanded the swift deportation of a Chinese national who was recently captured in a viral video engaging in a physical confrontation with a Kenyan worker. In a strongly worded statement released on Sunday, November 16, COTU condemned the incident, describing it as a blatant violation of the rights, dignity, and safety of Kenyan workers. The union urged authorities to intensify efforts to identify and take action against foreign employers who misuse their power and mistreat local employees. According to COTU, cases of foreign investors abusing Kenyan workers are becoming increasingly common,…

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) politician Edgar Busiega is mourning the death of his father, a tragedy that struck only days after he pulled out of the Malava Constituency by-election. Busiega shared the painful news on Sunday, November 16, through a heartfelt statement on his social media pages. He confirmed that his father passed away at around 9 a.m., describing the moment as one of the most devastating experiences of his life. “It is with immense pain that I share this heartbreaking news: We lost Dad this morning at 9:30am,” he wrote, expressing deep sorrow. Although he did not disclose…