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Murkomen Orders Gachagua to Record Statement Over Terrorism Allegations Upon Return from US Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will be required to record a statement immediately after arriving back in Kenya from the United States. This follows controversial remarks Gachagua made abroad, in which he claimed there were terrorism plots involving senior leaders in the country. Speaking on Saturday during the Keiyo South Economic Empowerment Program, Murkomen stressed that Gachagua must explain, in detail, the claims he has been making while on his US tour. The CS insisted that if the former…

President William Ruto has renewed the appointment of Wajir politician Shallow Abdullahi Yahya as the non-executive Chairperson of the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA). The announcement was made through a gazette notice, confirming that Yahya will continue serving for another three years at the helm of the state agency. “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 8 (1)(a) of the National Drought Management Authority Act, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, reappoint Shallow Abdullahi Yahya to be the non-executive Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Drought…

A month after his dramatic arrest, Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has revealed new details about what he describes as a dangerous plot against his life. Speaking on Friday, the legislator alleged that in July, there were plans to assassinate him — but the plot failed, leading to his arrest instead. Mukunji claimed that after carrying out his own investigations, he discovered an elaborate plan to plant explosives in his vehicle and frame him as a national security threat. According to him, the perpetrators allegedly intended to shoot at his car afterwards, accusing him of transporting explosives to harm…

President William Ruto has issued a strong directive to traffic authorities following a horrific road accident at Coptic Roundabout in Kisumu, which has left at least 25 people dead and 32 others nursing injuries. In his statement, delivered shortly after news of the tragedy spread across the country, the Head of State called on all relevant agencies to urgently investigate the events that led to the deadly crash and ensure that anyone found guilty of negligence is held fully accountable. He further stressed the need for a nationwide crackdown on traffic violations to improve road safety. “Our thoughts and prayers…

Sakaja Unveils Green Nairobi Company to Create Thousands of Jobs for City Residents Nairobi residents are set to benefit from a major employment boost after Governor Johnson Sakaja announced the creation of the Green Nairobi Company, an independent body that will employ thousands of people and take charge of keeping the city clean. The Governor made the announcement on Friday, August 8, while officially handing over 3,500 permanent and pensionable jobs to members of the Green Army — a team dedicated to maintaining Nairobi’s cleanliness. Sakaja said the new company would be fully responsible for waste management and other cleanliness…

Ruto Appoints Former Ndindi Nyoro PA to Head Communications Authority President William Ruto has made changes at the helm of the Communications Authority (CA), appointing Charles Kamau Karondo, a former Personal Assistant (PA) to Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, as the new Chairperson of the CA Board. The appointment, which takes effect immediately, was announced in a gazette notice issued on Friday, August 8, and will see Karondo serve a three-year term. Karondo’s rise to this influential position marks another step in his political journey. He first became known as a student leader at Mount Kenya University (MKU) before working closely…

Ex-Parliament Security Boss Mourns 25 Relatives Lost in Kisumu Road Tragedy A deep wave of grief has engulfed the family of Maj. (Rtd) Solomon Obange, a former Head of Security at the National Assembly, and Dr. Dick Obange of Maseno University, after a horrific road accident claimed the lives of 25 of their relatives. The fatal crash happened at the Coptic Roundabout in Kisumu on Friday evening. The tragedy struck as a bus carrying 61 family members was returning home from a burial ceremony in Nyahera, Kisumu West sub-county, and heading towards Nyakach. Witnesses reported that the bus lost control…

Ruto Announces New Date for Youths to Receive Ksh50,000 Business Support Kenyan youths eager to start their own businesses will begin receiving Ksh50,000 each from September this year, President William Ruto has confirmed. The President made the announcement on Saturday morning during the Nairobi County Empowerment Forum held at State House, Nairobi. The event brought together local residents and leaders for an open discussion on development and economic opportunities. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and other senior county officials accompanied the Head of State. Ruto explained that his government has already reached a formal agreement with the World Bank to ensure…

Gen Z Youth Captivates State House with Unique ‘Shembeteng’ Prayer [VIDEO] A lively moment unfolded at State House on Saturday, August 9, when a young Kenyan from the Gen Z generation surprised guests by leading a prayer entirely in Shembeteng — a fast-rising urban slang popular among Kenyan youth. The prayer came during a youth engagement forum hosted by President William Ruto, an event aimed at empowering and inspiring young people in the country. The program had begun with Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi delivering a formal prayer in English. However, when the young man was invited to the microphone,…

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