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Relief for University Students as HELB Confirms Funds Are Available University and college students across the country can now breathe a sigh of relief after the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) assured them that there will be no interruption in financial support for their studies. HELB Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey Monari announced that the board has enough money to meet the funding requirements of both university and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students. His remarks come at a time when learners and institutions have been worried about possible financial collapse that threatened to disrupt academic programs. According to…

Ruto in Hot Soup as Jimmy Wanjigi Issues Strong Warning Businessman and politician Jimmy Wanjigi has once again turned the spotlight on President William Ruto after making a fiery declaration during a recent public appearance. In a strongly worded outburst captured on video, Wanjigi dared the Head of State, saying “kuja uniue ukitaka” (come and kill me if you want). The remarks underline the growing political tension between the two figures. Wanjigi, who has long branded himself an outsider fighting against Kenya’s “cartel politics,” accused the Ruto administration of targeting him because of his outspoken criticism. This is not the…

Kenya Met Department Warns of Rain, Winds, and Chilly Weather in Several Regions The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a new weather update, cautioning Kenyans in different parts of the country to prepare for more rainfall, cold conditions, and strong winds in the coming five days. In its weekly forecast, the department highlighted that Nairobi, Kiambu, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Mombasa will continue to experience rainfall between Tuesday, September 16, and Saturday, September 20. Residents in these regions have been advised to remain alert as showers will be accompanied by chilly mornings and cloudy evenings. Apart from rainfall, the…

Alarm as MPs Raise Concerns Over Leaking Roof at Nakuru State House Serious concerns have been raised about the state of Nakuru State House after Members of Parliament discovered worrying flaws in its facilities, including a leaking roof. The issue came to light during a recent inspection by the Administration and Internal Security Committee of Parliament. Lawmakers flagged the residence for being in poor condition, with both security lapses and structural weaknesses identified. Committee Chair Gabriel Tongoyo explained that the team had visited the State House to review the progress of ongoing renovations and assess whether the refurbishment projects were…

2 Officers, 3 Civilians Injured in Bungoma Court Shooting Incident A tense moment unfolded at the Bungoma Law Courts after a firearm belonging to an officer from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) accidentally went off, injuring two officers and three civilians. The incident happened on Tuesday morning during the hearing of a criminal case. According to Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo, the gun discharged unexpectedly, releasing live rounds inside the courtroom. Ndemo confirmed that all five victims were immediately rushed to Bungoma Referral Hospital for treatment. Fortunately, none of them sustained life-threatening injuries. “At around 10:50 am, while a criminal…

Lobby Group Calls for Oparanya’s Arrest After Court Reinstates Graft Case The National Integrity Alliance, a coalition of civic and social groups, has demanded the immediate arrest of Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya following a High Court ruling that overturned the withdrawal of a Ksh57 million corruption case against him. On Tuesday, September 16, the High Court declared that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) acted unlawfully and unconstitutionally when he dropped the case in July 2024. The ruling comes at a time when the DPP’s office has been facing public scrutiny for discontinuing several high-profile cases, sparking concerns over…

Governor Paul Otuoma Questioned Over Misuse of Millions in County Funds Busia County Governor Paul Otuoma faced tough questions on Monday after he appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts and Special Funds Committee. The governor was summoned to explain the misuse and mismanagement of millions of shillings in county funds, as revealed by the Auditor General’s Report for the 2023/2024 financial year. Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, who was present during the session, highlighted several areas where county money had either been misused, underperformed, or handled in ways that raised serious accountability concerns. According to him, the report painted a…

Tension as Governor Paul Otuoma Runs for Safety After Gen Z Youths Demand Answers Tension gripped a public function in Busia County after angry Gen Z youths confronted Governor Paul Otuoma, demanding answers over issues they claimed had been ignored by his administration. According to eyewitness accounts, the charged youths interrupted the event, shouting down the governor and questioning him about unemployment, poor service delivery, and what they described as the leadership’s failure to prioritize young people’s needs. The situation quickly escalated, forcing Governor Otuoma to retreat under tight security. The dramatic confrontation highlighted the growing impatience among Gen Z…

Ndindi Nyoro Criticises Housing Levy, Says Construction Sector Has Declined Despite Billions Collected Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has once again launched a scathing attack on the government’s economic policies, focusing particularly on the Housing Levy. The outspoken legislator, who previously chaired the Parliamentary Budget Committee, argued that the levy has done more harm than good, claiming that it has hurt the very industry it was meant to uplift. Speaking during an event in Nairobi on Monday, Nyoro pointed out that even though the levy surpassed its target by raising Sh73.2 billion in the 2024/25 financial year, the construction sector has…

Governor Barasa Urges President Ruto to Sack CS Oparanya Over Political Interference Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has asked President William Ruto and ODM party leader Raila Odinga to intervene and stop Co-operatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya from involving himself in county and party politics. According to Barasa, if the CS cannot separate his government role from local politics, the president should consider removing him from office. Speaking during a church service in Kakamega on Sunday, September 14, Governor Barasa accused Oparanya of using Members of Parliament from the region to pass messages of dissatisfaction to President Ruto. Barasa…