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The Secretary-General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions–Kenya (COTU-K), Francis Atwoli, has appealed directly to President William Ruto to intervene in an intensifying dispute between workers’ representatives and the government over the management and future use of the Affordable Housing Levy funds. At the heart of the disagreement is a government plan to redirect billions of shillings collected from workers under the housing levy towards building various other social infrastructure projects — a move that COTU believes undermines the very purpose of the fund. In a strongly-worded statement released on Saturday, June 7, Atwoli urged President Ruto to step…

Juja Member of Parliament (MP) George Koimburi has finally come forward with his account of the terrifying events surrounding his alleged abduction, weeks after the incident shocked the nation and stirred up political debate. His sudden disappearance had sparked intense speculation in Kenya, with some people suggesting he may have faked the whole incident for political reasons. However, speaking from his hospital bed, Koimburi dismissed those claims, insisting the abduction was real and traumatic. He detailed how the ordeal unfolded and the physical and emotional impact it left on him. “It happened on May 25,” he began. “I had just…

A massive fire has broken out in a high-rise building located along Kumasi Road in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), causing widespread concern among locals and destroying property worth an unknown amount. According to video footage shared with Newshub.co.ke, the top floor of the building, which stands next to Barkat Biashara Mall and directly opposite the Simba Coach booking office, was completely consumed by flames. Thick black smoke was seen rising into the air as the fire raged on, drawing the attention of large crowds of onlookers who gathered at a safe distance to watch the dramatic scene unfold. Emergency…

Malava, Kakamega County — A mother from Malava in Kakamega County is desperately seeking assistance to find her teenage son, Clinton Mengo, who went missing on the morning of Thursday, June 5. Before leaving home, Clinton left behind a handwritten letter apologizing to his mother and asking her not to search for him. The mother revealed that Clinton disappeared after she reprimanded him for repeatedly making the same mistakes despite several warnings. She expressed deep concern about how to effectively discipline boys aged between 11 and 18, especially when they continue to err. She also sought advice from other parents…

A woman from Nangoma village in Matayos, Busia County, has stunned many locals after boldly declaring that she is the biblical Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. The woman, identified as Judith Nafula, made this extraordinary announcement shortly after she was reportedly expelled from Lwanya Catholic Church. Her removal from the church is said to have been due to her alleged performance of miracles during services, something that the church leadership disapproved of. How Nafula Declared Herself the Mother of Jesus According to Nafula, her spiritual journey began when she experienced a divine calling from the Holy Spirit. She described…

Jacob Moseti, an 82-year-old man from Kisii County, is thankful to be alive after narrowly escaping a shocking murder attempt at Bosongo Hospital. According to reports, two individuals tried to bribe a medical intern with KSh 10,000 to secretly inject him with a lethal substance while he was admitted in the male ward. Luckily, the intern refused to take part in the deadly plot and immediately alerted the authorities. Relatives Allegedly Behind the Attempted Murder Moseti, who is now recovering, has publicly accused some of his close family members of wanting him dead. He claimed they have been targeting him…

Members of Parliament are raising serious concerns about some East African Community (EAC) member states that have consistently failed to honour their financial commitments. The lawmakers argue that these delays in contributions are negatively affecting the smooth operations of the regional bloc. The National Assembly Committee on Regional Integration recently held a meeting with officials from the State Department for the EAC in Mombasa, where they discussed reports presented by the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) on June 6. During the session, the MPs expressed frustration over the failure of some EAC countries to pay their agreed-upon contributions, which they…

In countries with authoritarian governments, smartphones are no longer just tools for communication and entertainment — they are now being used to monitor people’s movements and online activities without their knowledge. One major surveillance tool is a secret software called Pegasus, which has taken smartphone spying to dangerous new levels. Shockingly, this kind of monitoring can happen with just a single tap on your phone screen. The Citizen Lab, a respected research group based at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto, has released detailed reports showing how Pegasus is being used worldwide,…

Godbless Lema, a prominent opposition politician from Tanzania and member of the CHADEMA party, was reportedly stopped from entering Kenya on Friday, June 6, 2025. Lema shared on his social media platforms that he was held at the Kenya-Tanzania border for over four hours. Eventually, immigration authorities told him he was not allowed to proceed into Kenya. According to Lema, his passport was taken away by border officials during the incident, and he was told to return to Arusha. He expressed frustration and disappointment, explaining that he was travelling to Nairobi to seek medical treatment. “I was ordered to go…

Central Organisation of Trade Unions–Kenya (COTU-K) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has urged President William Ruto to step in and resolve a growing disagreement between COTU and the State Department of Housing over the handling of housing levy funds. The dispute is centred around plans to redirect billions collected from the Affordable Housing Levy to fund other public projects, a move COTU says is a betrayal of the original goal. In a strong statement issued on Saturday, June 7, Atwoli appealed directly to the President to intervene and protect the integrity of the levy. According to him, the funds should strictly go…