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As the Catholic Church mourns the death of Pope Francis, all eyes now turn to the Vatican where preparations are underway to select a new leader for the Church. Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, after struggling with double pneumonia for over a month. He died peacefully at the age of 88 in his Vatican residence, Casa Santa Marta, according to a statement shared by Vatican News on social media. When a Pope dies or resigns, the Catholic Church enters a special period called Sede Vacante, which is Latin for “the seat is vacant.” This marks…

Linturi Alleges Ksh5.2 Million Bribe Was Paid to Push for His Impeachment Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has made explosive claims, alleging that current Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku received Ksh5.2 million to engineer his impeachment while he served as the Mbeere North MP. Linturi made these revelations during an interview with Weru TV on Sunday, April 21. He strongly criticized Ruku, saying the betrayal was especially painful because they both come from the same region. According to him, Ruku played a key role in the impeachment motion, not out of principle, but for financial gain. “Ruku is just…

If you’ve traveled across Kenya, especially along highways used by long-distance transporters, you may have noticed something unusual—empty plastic water bottles tied to the wheels of huge trucks. At first glance, it may seem odd or even like a careless habit, but there’s actually a practical and clever reason behind it, especially among truck drivers in Kenya and the East African region. Many long-distance trucks have trailers with multiple axles—some have up to six. However, not all axles are needed all the time. When a truck is not fully loaded or when drivers want to save on fuel, they may…

Pope Francis Passes Away at 88: Vatican Confirms Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died. According to Vatican News, the Holy Father passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, after battling double pneumonia for more than a month. His death was officially confirmed by the Vatican in a statement posted on social media. The Pope died at the age of 88 in his Vatican residence, Casa Santa Marta. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, shared the news with the public. He announced, “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with a heavy heart…

Tragedy struck on Sunday evening in the Bamburi Mwisho area, Nyali Constituency, Mombasa County, after a septic tank collapsed beneath a hall where football fans had gathered. At least four people are feared dead following the incident, which occurred as a group watched a football match. The hall, which was reportedly used for screening football matches and movies, had been built directly on top of the underground septic tank. The structure gave way during the event, causing the floor to suddenly collapse and sending several people plunging into the tank. The exact number of people trapped remains unknown. Mombasa County…

Former Tahidi High Actress Alice Wairimu Passes Away Kenya’s film and entertainment industry was hit with heartbreaking news on Sunday, April 20, following the untimely death of former Tahidi High actress Alice Wairimu, widely known by her stage name, Alicia Nimo. According to sources close to the family, the young actress tragically passed away on the morning of Saturday, April 19, after collapsing at her home. Her health had reportedly taken a turn for the worse just days before her passing, following a brief illness. A close friend confirmed the sad news to Kenyans.co.ke, revealing that although Alice had been…

Indian Man Loses Ksh1.5 Million in Nairobi-Based AI Trading Scam A 35-year-old man from Hyderabad, India, is counting heavy losses after falling victim to a fake AI trading scheme allegedly operated by a group of scammers based in Nairobi, Kenya. The man lost a total of ₹972,276, which is roughly equivalent to Ksh1.5 million in current exchange rates. According to a report published by The Hindu, the Indian national was lured into the fraudulent scheme by a group of cybercriminals posing as financial experts. They were running an online trading platform under the name “Bull Markets,” which claimed to use…

Kenscoff, a calm and hilly suburb located southeast of Port-au-Prince, is turning into a dangerous zone for Kenyan officers who are part of the multinational peacekeeping mission in Haiti. On Sunday, three Haitian soldiers lost their lives after being seriously wounded during a violent gang ambush. The attack occurred while they were on a joint patrol operation alongside Kenyan and local Haitian police officers under the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS). A statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office of the Republic of Haiti confirmed the tragic loss, saying the soldiers died following the gang attack. Additionally, four other officers…

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has stepped in to address the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged land grabbing at Kongo Mosque in Kwale County. Speaking directly to the Muslim community at the mosque on Sunday, Raila proposed a plan to protect the land by developing it in a way that benefits the local community and discourages illegal takeover attempts. Raila encouraged the community to take inspiration from countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia, where Islamic conference centers and resorts have been built around religious sites to secure the land and generate income. He suggested that a similar development —…

Linturi Reveals Inner Circle Behind Government Appointments in Kenya Kwanza Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has revealed that Cabinet Secretaries in President William Ruto’s government often lack real decision-making power, especially when it comes to appointing people to public offices. His claims support earlier sentiments shared by former Attorney General and now Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi, who also hinted at interference in government appointments. Speaking during an interview on Weru TV on Sunday, Linturi shared a personal experience where an appointment he had made at the Pyrethrum Company of Kenya (PCK) was reversed just days later, without his knowledge…