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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has broken his silence following a shocking incident where goons stormed a church service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The attack happened on Sunday, April 6, at PCEA Kasarani East Church, causing national outrage. Speaking in Mombasa on Monday, April 7, Murkomen assured the public that the government will not tolerate such criminal activities. He said that security agencies have been put on high alert across the country to ensure that all public spaces — including churches, schools, and streets — are safe and free from violent groups and gangs. Murkomen strongly emphasized…

The Mombasa County government has issued new instructions to all landlords and property managers, giving them 90 days to paint and improve the appearance of their buildings. In a public notice shared in a local newspaper, Mohammed Hussein, the County Executive Committee Member (CEC) in charge of Lands, Urban Planning, and Housing, directed all property owners to clean, paint, and refurbish their buildings to ensure they meet proper health, safety, and aesthetic standards. “This directive is based on the Physical and Land Use Planning Act No. 13 of 2019, the Physical and Land Use Planning (Development Permission and Control) (General)…

Several constituencies and wards across Kenya may soon head back to the ballot as the country prepares for a fully reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), expected to be in place within the next two months. The process to appoint new IEBC leadership began on March 27, with interviews kicking off to identify a new chairperson. A number of well-known candidates are being considered, all hoping to impress the selection panel and take over the crucial role. This new leadership will be tasked with steering the commission through several pending by-elections in areas currently lacking proper political representation. Once…

On Monday, April 7, the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) released a list of seven common mistakes students make when applying for university and college courses through the student portal. The first major mistake KUCCPS highlighted is entering the wrong phone number when filling out the contact form. This is a serious issue because students may end up missing important updates or communication from KUCCPS, which can affect their placement process. The second common error is failing to submit the courses selected in the Course Basket. Many students mistakenly think that adding courses to the basket is…

The High Court has officially approved the auction of properties owned by Moses Kuria, who currently serves as a Senior Advisor on the Presidential Economic Council. The ruling was delivered on Monday, April 7, by Justice Aleem Visram, who concluded that Kuria had failed to clear a loan he borrowed several years ago. Reports indicate that the properties lined up for auction include apartment buildings located in Ruaka and Juja, both situated in Kiambu County. The auction is being handled by Garam Investments Ltd and is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 8. This court decision comes after an…

Former Kajiado Woman Representative Janet Marania Teyiaa Passes Away Former Kajiado County Woman Representative, Janet Marania Teyiaa, has died, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, courage, and unwavering service to her community. Her death was announced on Monday, April 7, by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who remembered working with her during their time in the twelfth Parliament. In his heartfelt message shared on social media, Gachagua expressed deep shock and sorrow over her passing. “I have learnt of the passing of Janet Marania Teyiaa with great shock,” Gachagua said. “I served with Janet in the 12th Parliament when she…

Kakamega: Married Nairobi Man Attacked and Injured by Side Chick During Visit A 45-year-old man from Nairobi, Douglas Shisia, is nursing serious injuries after a violent encounter with his 38-year-old side chick in Kakamega. Shisia had travelled from his marital home in Nairobi to meet the woman, a widow living in Shiatsala, in hopes of resolving ongoing relationship problems. However, the visit took a shocking turn when an argument between the two escalated into a physical fight. Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Shisia said that although they had been in a relationship for some time and had only met once last year,…

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has raised concerns about how Kenya’s economy could suffer for a long time following new policy changes introduced by US President Donald Trump. One of the key changes includes a 10 per cent reciprocal tariff imposed on Kenyan exports to the US last Wednesday. Speaking at the Inaugural Africa Exchange Meeting held in Nairobi on Monday, April 7, Mudavadi stressed that Kenya must act quickly to manage the effects of these new American policies. He pointed out that reversing some of these decisions will take a long time and warned that the country should prepare…

Five Kenyan chiefs who were kidnapped in February by suspected Al-Shabaab militants while heading to a security meeting have finally been released after spending two months in captivity. The meeting was meant to prepare for President William Ruto’s planned tour of Mandera County. The chiefs were freed on Sunday evening and dropped off by unidentified individuals. Local officials confirmed that their release came after a series of successful negotiations between regional elders and the militants, who are believed to have held them in Somalia. The chiefs had been abducted while travelling from Wargadud to Elwak Town. They came from the…

Omtatah Claims Ruto Used Ksh18 Billion for Raila’s AUC Campaign Busia County Senator and 2027 presidential hopeful, Okiya Omtatah, has made serious allegations about how public funds may have been used to support ODM leader Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. Speaking during a Monday morning interview on Spice FM, Omtatah pointed out what he believes is a suspicious inconsistency in the Budget Policy Statement (BPS). According to him, there was a notable gap between the funds that were officially allocated for salaries, allowances, and miscellaneous expenses—and the actual amount that was spent. Omtatah explained that…