Author: Judith Mwaura

Al-Shabaab Militants Abduct Five Kenyan Chiefs in Mandera Suspected members of the outlawed al-Shabaab terrorist group have reportedly kidnapped five local chiefs in Mandera County. The incident occurred on Monday as the chiefs were traveling to Elwak Town for an official assignment. Mandera South Police Commander Julius Njeru confirmed that the abducted chiefs were from the administrative units of Wargadud East, Qurahmudow, and Chachabole. They were in a vehicle headed to Elwak when the militants hijacked it between Bamba Owla and Ires Suki in Mandera South. Security agencies, operating under Kenya’s Special Operations Group (SOG), responded quickly to the abduction.…

High Court Halts County Bursary Funds in Major Setback for Students The distribution of bursary funds by county governments has been thrown into uncertainty after the High Court issued fresh orders restricting any interference with an earlier directive by the Controller of Budget (CoB). The ruling, delivered on Monday, could lead to further delays in bursary disbursement, affecting thousands of students relying on the funds for their education. The case, filed by the Katiba Institute and a concerned citizen, Laban Omusundi, was presented before Justice Samuel Mukira Mohochi at the Nakuru High Court. The petitioners urged the court to prevent…

Government Responds After Hackers Target Kenyan Businesses The Kenyan government has taken swift action following reports of a cyberattack on the Business Registration Service (BRS), where hackers allegedly breached the government database containing company registration details. On Sunday, BRS Director General Kenneth Gathuma confirmed that authorities had activated an emergency response plan to address the security breach and minimize potential damage. Immediate Response and Investigation In an official statement, Gathuma acknowledged that the agency was aware of reports concerning a possible data breach affecting the company registry. He assured the public that as soon as the issue was brought to…

Ruto’s Key Allies Demand CS Justin Muturi’s Resignation Over Government Criticism Four close allies of President William Ruto, all members of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), have called for the resignation of Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi. The leaders, including Environment CS Aden Duale, criticized Muturi for his recent remarks about the government’s handling of abductions, arguing that his comments were inappropriate and undermined the administration. Over the weekend, while visiting the North Eastern region, Duale publicly condemned Muturi’s stance and urged him to step down if he was dissatisfied with the government. He insisted that a Cabinet Secretary…

MP Didmus Barasa: Rigathi Gachagua May Be Reinstated in UDA and Given a Role Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua could be allowed back into the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) before the 2027 elections, according to Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa. Speaking at a church service at Kapsang’ AIC Church in Uasin Gishu County on Sunday, Barasa revealed that Gachagua might be readmitted into UDA at the right time. The event was attended by key UDA leaders, including Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi. According to Barasa, while Gachagua was deemed unfit to serve as the Deputy President, the party could reconsider reinstating him…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed concerns that the world is on the brink of World War III. He attributes this precarious situation to current global tensions and the policies of the Biden administration. Trump has been particularly critical of President Biden’s decision to authorize Ukraine’s use of U.S.-provided long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia, viewing it as a provocative act that could escalate into a broader conflict. Trump’s apprehensions are not isolated. Retired four-star Army General Jack Keane has also warned that the international community might be in a “pre-war era leading to global war,” citing aggressive…

M23 rebel group seized control of Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This takeover led to intense fighting, resulting in significant casualties and widespread displacement. The DRC’s health ministry reported that Goma’s hospital morgues held 773 bodies following the offensive, with 2,880 individuals wounded over a four-day period. The conflict forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes, creating a dire humanitarian crisis. The situation in Goma remains tense. Despite M23’s claims of restoring order, reports indicate ongoing shortages of medical supplies and essential services. Looting and violence have disrupted daily life, and many…

Gachagua Explains Why He Could Not Launch His Party on January 31st, Promises Big Announcement on February 9 Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has opened up about the challenges that prevented him from making the much-anticipated announcement regarding his next political move on January 31, as he had earlier promised. Speaking during a church service at Almighty God Ministries Church in Mathioya, Murang’a County, on Sunday, February 2, Gachagua apologized for the delay and explained why he could not keep his commitment. “I had assured the people that by January 31, I would have gathered enough opinions and presented a…

A church service at Ebeneza SDA Church in Ramoya village, Samba Sub-location, Suba South Constituency, Homa Bay County, turned tragic on Saturday after a heated love triangle ended in bloodshed. Francis Opiyo, a respected elder at the church, was fatally stabbed by his fellow elder in front of shocked worshippers. The incident occurred just moments after Francis had finished reading church reports to the congregation. According to witnesses, as Francis was transitioning to the next segment of the service, another church elder calmly walked to the altar. Without warning, he pulled out a knife that he had concealed inside a…

Chaos Erupts at Oscar Sudi’s Event as Goons Disrupt Fundraiser, UDA Leaders Clash Tension ran high in Uasin Gishu County after a group of goons stormed a fundraiser attended by high-profile leaders, causing a major disruption in front of dignitaries, including governors. The event, held on Sunday, February 2, at Moi’s Bridge Township, was organized to raise funds for victims of a devastating fire that destroyed property worth millions on Saturday, January 1. Moi’s Bridge, a well-known cosmopolitan town, lies a few kilometers from Eldoret along the Eldoret-Kitale Highway, near the point where River Nzoia crosses the road leading to…