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Environmental experts have raised the alarm, warning that Kenya may be losing over Ksh900 billion annually due to the worsening effects of climate change. This huge financial loss could increase to trillions in the coming years if the country does not take immediate and effective action to address the crisis. According to renowned environmentalist Dr. Kalua Green, both the Kenyan government and its citizens must step up and lead global efforts to combat climate change. He emphasized that Kenya is among the most vulnerable countries to climate-related disasters, making it crucial for the country to take a leadership role in…

PS Omollo Outlines Government’s Plan After Court Blocks Ruto’s Police Reforms Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, has said the government will appeal the recent High Court ruling that declared the Police Reforms Taskforce, led by former Chief Justice David Maraga, as unconstitutional. The Maraga-led task force had proposed more than 500 reform measures aimed at improving the police service. These included improving officer welfare, increasing salaries, providing better housing, modernising operations, and upgrading training. However, the court ruled that the task force itself was unconstitutional. Dr. Omollo emphasized that while the government…

Wetang’ula to Represent Kenya at Pope Francis’ Burial in Rome National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula will travel to Rome to represent Kenya at the burial of Pope Francis, which will take place on Saturday, April 26, at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican. While speaking during a visit to the Apostolic Nunciature in Nairobi, where he led a delegation of Members of Parliament to offer their condolences, Wetang’ula disclosed that President William Ruto had officially nominated him to attend the funeral on behalf of the Kenyan government and its people. The Speaker is scheduled to leave the country this evening…

Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has cautioned President William Ruto not to speak negatively about the United States government during his four-day official visit to China. Speaking during a press conference on Thursday afternoon, Kioni expressed concern that Ruto’s recent criticism of former US President Donald Trump’s administration could result in serious diplomatic consequences for Kenya. Kioni also advised the President to avoid attacking global financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF), pointing out that such statements send conflicting signals, especially since a Kenyan delegation led by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi was currently in the US engaging…

The Shocking Story of Gideon Kipkurui Rono: A Gen Z Mastermind Behind the Ksh 449 Million Fuliza Scam While many Kenyans were dealing with the tough effects of COVID-19 in 2020 — including lockdowns and job losses — a young man from Bomet County was stepping into a life of luxury and fast money. That man was Gideon Kipkurui Rono, a student from Egerton University. On July 20th, 2020, he pulled off a major heist that would set him on a new path. The very next day, armed with Ksh 143,000 in cash, he confidently walked into Nakuru Equipment Supplies…

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has come out strongly to defend herself and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga after a wave of controversial online memes surfaced in the wake of Pope Francis’ death. The memes, created using AI-generated images, humorously depicted Raila Odinga as the next Pope — a move that sparked sharp criticism from Passaris and a heated exchange between her and a section of Kenyans online. On Thursday, April 24, Passaris issued a strongly worded statement where she expressed deep frustration over the treatment she’s been receiving online. She particularly condemned those who have been insulting her, leaking…

Governor Sakaja Warns Landlords Over Unpaid Property Taxes Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has sent out a tough warning to property owners who have failed to pay their land rates. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Wednesday, April 23, Sakaja revealed that only about 20 per cent of landowners in Nairobi pay their property taxes, and he intends to take serious action against defaulters. According to the governor, out of the 250,000 registered land and property owners in the city, only 50,000 are regularly paying their land rates. This leaves a huge gap in the county’s revenue collection, which…

Government Reinstates Mathematics as a Compulsory Subject in Senior Secondary Schools Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced a major change in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), revealing that mathematics will now be a mandatory subject in all senior secondary school pathways. Speaking during the National Conversation on the Competency-Based Curriculum held on Thursday, CS Ogamba said the Ministry of Education had taken into account feedback from various stakeholders. He confirmed that after consulting with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), the government resolved to make some form of mathematics compulsory across all the three senior school pathways. “Many stakeholders…

Sifuna Condemns Flood-Related Deaths in Nairobi as Avoidable Tragedies Nairobi County Senator Edwin Sifuna has strongly criticized the recent deaths in different parts of Nairobi caused by heavy rainfall and flooding, describing them as “avoidable tragedies.” Speaking on Thursday, April 24, during an interview on Spice FM, Sifuna laid the blame on the Nairobi County government. He insisted that authorities should have taken proactive measures to protect residents, especially since the long rains were expected. “My team has been closely engaging with the affected families to offer support. These deaths could have been prevented. Everyone knew the rains were coming,…

Kenyan Traders Celebrate Major Wins as Ruto Signs Landmark Deals with China President William Ruto has returned from a successful five-day state visit to China, where he secured a series of transformative agreements that are set to significantly benefit Kenyan traders and boost the country’s economy. The visit, which involved high-level discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, has positioned Kenya as one of China’s key allies in Africa. Despite ongoing criticism from some who believe Kenya’s economy is struggling, the new deals signed during Ruto’s visit signal a new chapter. China has pledged to inject more investment into Kenya, widen…