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Life insurance is a financial agreement where a person pays premiums, and in return, the insurance company promises to give a lump sum of money to the named beneficiaries when that person passes away. This helps loved ones cover expenses like funeral costs, debt, or even leaves behind some savings. In the United States, over a quarter of adults live with a disability, and many of them need life insurance. Fortunately, the industry now provides several options to meet their needs. Key Points to Remember Buying life insurance can be more complicated for someone with a disability, but it’s still…

ODM Appoints New Majority Leader in Mombasa County Assembly The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially appointed Shimanzi Ward MCA Priscilla Mumba as the new Majority Leader in the Mombasa County Assembly. Mumba takes over the position from Athman Mwamwiri, who previously represented Likoni Ward. This change in leadership was confirmed by County Assembly Speaker Aharub Khatri, who stated that Mwamwiri was removed after a resolution was reached by ODM members during a meeting held on July 3, 2025. The speaker made the announcement public, affirming that the party had followed due process in replacing the former Majority Leader. MCA…

CS Geoffrey Ruku Demands Mass Arrests of Corrupt Civil Servants Named in EACC Report Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has issued a strong call to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), urging the immediate arrest of all civil servants named in its latest corruption findings. He insisted that the government would no longer tolerate the misuse and theft of public funds by officials entrusted with public service. Speaking on Wednesday, August 6, during a visit to Matuga Constituency in Kwale County for a Participative Special Programmes mission, CS Ruku made it clear that the current administration is determined to…

Petition Filed Against Ruto’s Nominee for KNCHR Chairperson The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), working together with the Katiba Institute, has moved to the High Court to challenge the nomination of Duncan Oburu Ojwang as the next Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). President William Ruto had nominated Ojwang and submitted his name to the National Assembly for vetting and approval. However, the two rights groups now want the court to block the appointment. In their petition, the KHRC and Katiba Institute claim that the nomination goes against Article 250(11) of the Kenyan Constitution, which clearly…

President William Ruto has appointed well-known columnist and social media commentator Gabriel Oguda to a newly formed government committee that will be in charge of implementing the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report. In an official statement released on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, President Ruto confirmed that Oguda, along with four other individuals, will serve on the five-member committee responsible for overseeing the rollout of the 10-Point Agenda. This agenda was agreed upon by President Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga during recent political discussions aimed at addressing key national issues. “Today, 6th August 2025, the Principals announce the formation of…

A senior government official has been arrested in Kakamega County for allegedly demanding a bribe from a grieving family in order to assist them with a succession case. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) confirmed that the arrested individual is the area Chief of Marama Central Location. According to EACC officers, the chief was caught in the act after he received a Ksh8,000 bribe — which was part of the total Ksh10,000 he had allegedly asked for in exchange for issuing a succession letter. This letter plays an important role in inheritance processes, especially in helping transfer property or assets…

Emergency Teams Deployed at Moi International Airport in Full-Scale Drill That Caused Public Panic There was widespread panic at Moi International Airport in Mombasa after emergency teams were suddenly deployed to respond to what was believed to be a real aircraft incident. The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) released a short statement on Wednesday, confirming that its emergency response teams had been mobilized to handle the situation, but gave little detail about the nature of the incident, sparking confusion among the public. “Airport emergency services are currently responding to an incident involving an aircraft at Moi International Airport. The situation is…

President William Ruto has strongly defended the Hustler Fund following a damning report that called for its scrapping. Speaking on Wednesday, August 6, during a private sector roundtable, the President dismissed the criticism and said the fund has played a big role in supporting Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) across the country. The Hustler Fund, launched in 2022 with a starting amount of Ksh50 billion, has faced mounting criticism, especially from a recent report titled “Failing the Hustlers” released by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC). Despite the backlash, Ruto stood firm, stating that while the fund isn’t perfect,…

Uhuru Kenyatta Issues 21-Day Notice to Jubilee Party Members Ahead of Major Meeting Jubilee Party leader and former President Uhuru Kenyatta has released an urgent 21-day notice to all party members, informing them about a National Delegates Conference (NDC) that is scheduled to take place at the end of this month. In an official statement dated August 5, Uhuru shared that the upcoming conference will address three major issues. These include receiving a status report from the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), reviewing and setting new party policies, and discussing other important matters that affect the future of the party.…