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A 34-year-old man has been taken to court in Kirinyaga County after he was accused of sending threatening messages to Mwea Member of Parliament, Mary Maingi. The case was heard at Wang’uru Law Courts on Monday, April 14, where he was charged under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act. According to the court documents, the man allegedly used WhatsApp to send a threatening message to the MP on March 27, 2025. The message, sent from his personal phone, was reportedly harmful and intended to intimidate or scare the MP. The court stated, “On March 27, 2025, in an undisclosed location…

Ruto’s New Cabinet Secretaries Declare Over Ksh790 Million in Wealth President William Ruto’s newly nominated Cabinet Secretaries, Geoffrey Ruku and Hannah Cheptumo, have revealed that together they are worth more than Ksh790 million. This announcement came during their vetting before the Parliamentary Committee on Appointments on Monday — a key step they must go through before officially taking up their new roles in government. Geoffrey Ruku has been nominated to head the Ministry of Public Service, while Hannah Cheptumo is set to lead the Ministry of Gender. As part of the legal vetting process, both nominees were required to publicly…

The crypto lending space is growing fast, offering users the chance to borrow and lend assets without traditional banks. But just like in the real world, loan rates can vary from one platform to another. That’s where cross-chain bridges come in. These tools allow users to move their digital assets across different blockchain networks, helping them access better loan deals. What Are Cross-Chain Bridges? Cross-chain bridges are technologies that connect separate blockchains, such as Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, or Avalanche. Normally, these blockchains can’t “talk” to each other. But bridges make it possible to transfer tokens from one network to…

As the cryptocurrency world has grown beyond just Bitcoin and Ethereum, we’ve seen the rise of many different blockchains—each offering its own unique features, digital assets, and communities. This expansion has made the crypto ecosystem more vibrant, but it also created a major challenge: how do we move data or digital assets from one blockchain to another safely and effectively? Blockchains are designed to function independently, and they don’t naturally communicate with each other. Unlike centralized platforms, blockchains can’t verify or interact with other networks on their own. This lack of direct connection creates a significant problem when it comes…

There seems to be a growing political alliance between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga that could change the shape of the 2027 general elections. According to Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai, who is also a well-known ODM insider, President Ruto might actually run for re-election under the ODM party banner—leaving behind his current party, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Alai made this bold statement on Sunday, suggesting that UDA should be dissolved entirely and all its members should officially join ODM. He insisted that for Ruto to seek re-election, he must do so through his former party, ODM.…

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has clarified that the Finance Bill 2025 has not yet been presented or filed. Speaking at a weekly media briefing on Monday, April 14, Mwaura echoed Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi’s earlier statement, confirming that no official finance bill has been tabled so far. According to Mwaura, a finance bill will only be drafted and introduced if it is determined that the revenue collected in the current financial year 2024/2025 is not enough to support the budget planned for the upcoming 2025/2026 financial year. This assessment will only happen after April 30, once the entire budget…

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi and other politicians faced unexpected resistance on Sunday, April 13, after a senior bishop stopped them from addressing worshippers during a church function in Githunguri, Kiambu County. The incident occurred at the PCEA Githaithi Church, where several political leaders had gathered to participate in a fundraiser aimed at supporting the construction of a new church building. Many people had assumed that, like in most similar events, the politicians present would be given a chance to speak to the congregation. However, Bishop Peter Kinyanjui, who was leading the service, made it clear from the start that the…

Former NTV Journalist Silas Apollo Dies in Tragic Hit-and-Run Accident Silas Apollo, a former journalist at NTV, has tragically died after being involved in a hit-and-run road accident in Nairobi. His death has been confirmed by the police, who stated that the unfortunate incident took place on the evening of Thursday, April 10. At the time of the accident, Apollo was working with the Nairobi Law Monthly. Reports indicate that he was struck by a fast-moving vehicle while attempting to cross the road. The driver, however, failed to stop or offer any assistance after hitting him. There is still some…

Kenya is on track to secure a major financial deal with the United Kingdom that will pave the way for the launch of the ambitious 438-acre Nairobi Railway City project. Leading the Kenyan delegation in London was Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who attended the Sudan Conference and held key negotiations between the National Treasury and the UK Export Finance agency (UKEF). These talks are part of efforts to fast-track Kenya’s plans for transformative infrastructure development. According to a statement from Mudavadi’s office, this agreement brings Kenya significantly closer to realizing the vision of the Nairobi Railway City. The project…

Lang’ata Cemetery is now at serious risk of being shut down after the Ministry of Health raised alarm over its worsening condition. The ministry says the facility is extremely overcrowded with bodies, turning it into a public health and safety threat. Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni expressed deep concern about the state of the cemetery. Her remarks followed the release of a report by a special committee, which revealed that the cemetery is not only overburdened but also poorly maintained. The committee strongly advised the Ministry of Health to issue an official warning declaring that Lang’ata Cemetery is both overcrowded…