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Nairobi Residents Protest Eviction Orders Over Riparian Land Dispute Residents of Dagoretti and Kangemi in Nairobi have taken to the streets to protest an eviction directive issued by Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration. The county government has ordered all residents living near the city’s riparian areas to move 30 meters away from both sides of the Nairobi River. According to the county leadership, the directive is meant to protect residents from the dangers of flooding as the long rainy season begins. However, the affected community members argue that this move threatens their homes and livelihoods, as many have lived in these…

Outrage as Police Allegedly Shoot and Kill Student During Protests in Elburgon A Form Three student from Elburgon DEB Secondary School was reportedly shot and killed by police officers during a protest near Elburgon Police Station on Friday, March 14. The tragic incident has sparked public outrage, with residents accusing the police of excessive force. Protests Over Mysterious Death of Local Mechanic The demonstrations erupted as residents took to the streets to demand justice for a well-known mechanic, Godfrey Ngugi, also known as FB, whose lifeless body was discovered after he had gone missing on March 9. Residents suspected foul…

The government is set to slash salaries and gratuities for civil servants working in constitutional and independent offices as part of efforts to reduce the public wage bill. A recent report by the National Assembly Liaison Committee indicates that the government aims to implement salary and allowance reductions amounting to Ksh75.6 million. This move is expected to lower the wage bill for these offices from Ksh4.16 billion to Ksh4.08 billion. “Salaries and allowances for constitutional and independent offices are set to decrease by Ksh75.6 million, bringing the total wage bill for these offices down to Ksh4.08 billion,” reads part of…

Delivering one million chapatis per day, as promised by President William Ruto to students in Nairobi County, may seem ambitious, but it is entirely possible with the right strategy. Based on calculations, it would take about 2,333 chapati-making machines to meet this goal. During his visit to St. Teresa Girls Secondary School in Nairobi’s Mathare area, Ruto pledged to support Governor Johnson Sakaja’s Dishi na County initiative by purchasing a chapati-making machine capable of producing one million chapatis daily. This bold promise sparked curiosity about how such an enormous target could be met. One person who might hold the key…

The Amani National Congress (ANC), a party led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, has officially ceased to exist. The Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, confirmed in a notice that the party voluntarily dissolved following a special national delegates’ congress held on February 7, 2025. According to the notice, ANC was formally deregistered on March 7, 2025. “As per Sections 9 and 34C of the Political Parties Act, Cap 7D, and paragraph 22 of the Second Schedule to the Act, the general public is hereby informed that the Amani National Congress, during its special national delegates’ congress on Friday,…

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has introduced strict measures to maintain the credibility of the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. The council made the announcement on Friday, March 14, while releasing the official examination timetable. KNEC warned candidates against engaging in any activities that could compromise the integrity of the exams. One of the key rules emphasized is that no student should leave the examination room without permission from the supervisor. The council also stressed that candidates must be careful not to expose their answer sheets in a way that allows others to copy their work.…

Royal Media Services (RMS) Chairman, SK Macharia, has made shocking claims that former Presidents Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta, along with the current President, William Ruto, manipulated election results to secure victories. He alleged that opposition leader Raila Odinga was the rightful winner in these elections but was denied victory through electoral fraud. Macharia, a vocal supporter of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader, stated that Raila Odinga had actually won the highly contested 2007 presidential election. However, that election ended up being the deadliest in Kenya’s history due to post-election violence. While speaking at the burial of Colonel (Rtd)…

Jubilee Party Chairperson Jeremiah Kioni has made it clear that the party will not align itself with President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza government despite the recent agreement between Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga. Kioni emphasized that Jubilee remains committed to staying in the opposition and keeping the government in check until the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, March 15, Kioni reassured party supporters that Jubilee is focused on strengthening its grassroots structures and preparing for the upcoming elections. He also hinted at the possibility of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i emerging as a…

Professor Makau Mutua has strongly denied claims that he secretly met with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Attorney General Githu Muigai on Friday, March 14. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on March 15, Mutua dismissed the reports, clarifying that he has never met Gachagua and has no intention of doing so. He specifically refuted allegations that the meeting took place at Sarvid Garden along Kiambu Road. “Let me set the record straight. I did not meet Gachagua or former Attorney General Githu Muigai at Sarvid Garden on Friday, March 14. In fact, I have never…

Over the past few years, many investors have made substantial profits from cryptocurrencies. However, the crypto market is highly unpredictable, with sudden crashes wiping out billions of dollars. If you are interested in investing in crypto but don’t have the necessary cash, you might wonder if you can use a home equity loan for this purpose. The short answer is yes—you can. However, this approach carries significant risks. Key Takeaways: How Home Equity Loans Work A home equity loan allows you to borrow money by using the equity you’ve built in your home as collateral. You will repay this loan…