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Oscar Sudi, the Member of Parliament for Kapseret, has once again criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over comments he made during a recent meeting with opposition leaders. In a video posted on Wednesday evening, Sudi dismissed Gachagua’s assertion that he was crucial to President William Ruto’s success in the election due to his popularity in the Mount Kenya region. Sudi emphasized that there were numerous other politicians from the Mount Kenya region who were more than capable of taking on the Deputy President role. He pointed out that Gachagua was among the least preferred when the United Democratic Alliance…

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has strongly criticized African leaders for their failure to effectively address the ongoing crisis in the Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Speaking at the 24th Extraordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State, held virtually on Wednesday evening, Kagame expressed his concerns over the mishandling of the situation and the lack of meaningful progress in resolving the conflict. Kagame pointed out that efforts to bring peace to the DRC had been undermined by personal interests and entitlements among the leaders involved. He specifically highlighted the Nairobi Process, a peace…

Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has given a five-day deadline to Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, demanding the transfer of police officers involved in the Duka Moja incident, which resulted in the deaths of three people. The governor issued the ultimatum on Thursday, January 30, during an event, following violent protests in Duka Moja, Suswa, located along the busy Narok-Nairobi highway. Governor Ntutu made it clear that he does not want the officers involved in the incident, stating, “I want to say this categorically, and I want people to listen to me. We don’t want those officers who have…

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has advised students experiencing issues with accessing its services through the HELB app to get in touch with the agency for assistance. HELB has acknowledged that many students are encountering an error message while using the app. The message, “device changed,” is being displayed even though the users have not changed their devices. This has caused confusion and frustration for students who are unable to access the services they need. In response, HELB issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, urging students facing this issue to contact them directly for help. The…

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja appeared in court on Thursday after previously ignoring summons related to the disappearance of three brothers from Mlolongo in December. During his appearance before Justice Chacha Mwita at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, Kanja clarified that the three brothers were not in police custody. Kanja addressed the court, stating, “Your Honor, I confirm that we do not have any of the individuals in question in our custody. They are not in any of the police stations.” He assured the court that the National Police Service (NPS) had been actively investigating the disappearance and…

Over 100 families living in Makande, Mombasa County, have been forcibly evicted from their homes under controversial circumstances, with authorities citing outstanding rent arrears and plans for the government’s Affordable Housing project. The affected families said they were caught off guard in the early hours of Thursday, January 30, when a team consisting of police officers, the local OCS, and a group of hired youth stormed their homes. The group allegedly broke down doors and forced them to leave, despite many of them having lived there for over 20 years. Residents claim there is foul play involved in their eviction,…

Traders Get Relief as Governor Cuts Business License and Inspection Fees Small-scale traders in Kiambu County can now breathe a sigh of relief after the county government significantly reduced business license fees. This move comes as a response to the tough economic conditions many traders are facing. Governor Kimani Wamatangi has introduced a major change that will benefit small businesses—traders will now only need to apply for a single business permit, which will cover multiple licensing fees. According to Susan Gatwiri, the County Executive Committee Member for Trade and Industry, this new approach will ease the financial burden on traders…

Alfred Mutua’s Allies Reject Calls to Merge with UDA Tensions between Alfred Mutua’s Maendeleo Chap Chap Party and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have surfaced once again, with some members openly rejecting any possibility of a merger. A section of Members of County Assembly (MCAs) has strongly opposed the idea, dismissing claims that Mutua’s party is considering folding into UDA to gain more political influence, particularly in the Ukambani region. Speaking on the matter, Minority Leader Judas Mbili Ndawa made it clear that Maendeleo Chap Chap remains an independent party with a strong presence. “Maendeleo Chap Chap is…

The National Government has introduced a compensation program to assist families in Baringo who lost their loved ones and livestock due to banditry attacks. The initiative is being implemented in three phases. The first phase focuses on compensating communities that lost family members and livestock. The second phase is dedicated to assisting those who suffered injuries and lost their properties during the attacks. The third and final phase will cater to individuals who lost livestock but were not physically harmed or killed. Baringo North MP Joseph Makilap explained that the program aims to help victims rebuild their lives, even though…

A strong stench of rotting waste lingers in the air above the vast Dandora dumpsite in Nairobi. A steady stream of worn-out trucks, overloaded with garbage, rumbles in and out, adding to the chaos of the scene. Among the first to welcome newcomers is a flock of marabou storks, scavenging alongside human beings in a desperate struggle for survival. We are here to meet Andrew—a young man who claims to have been born in the United States, a land known for its wealth and opportunities, yet now spends his days rummaging through heaps of waste at the dumpsite. Dressed in…