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President William Ruto addressed a gathering in Nakuru amid the ongoing political turmoil surrounding Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment. While he avoided directly mentioning the impeachment, Ruto focused on his administration’s priorities, urging Kenyans to stay united and support his government in its transformation agenda. He emphasized the need for prayer and commitment to achieve significant reforms in the healthcare system, affordable housing, and environmental protection. His remarks came at a time of heightened tension, as Gachagua’s impeachment was recently approved by the Senate. Despite the pressure to comment on Gachagua’s removal, Ruto remained silent on the issue, maintaining a…
chaos erupted in the Nyamira County Assembly when Speaker Enock Okero was impeached by a group of agitated Members of the County Assembly (MCAs). The tensions began after Okero blocked an attempt by Gesima Ward MCA, Atuti Nyameino, to introduce an impeachment motion against him. This decision led to heated confrontations, eventually escalating into physical altercations within the assembly chambers. The situation became so intense that MCAs physically forced Okero out of his office and escorted him to his car. The impeachment of Speaker Okero is linked to wider political rifts within Nyamira County, following a failed attempt to remove…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made alarming claims about two assassination attempts involving food poisoning. He stated that during a visit to Kisumu on August 30, 2024, undercover agents allegedly bugged his hotel room and tried to poison his food. He claimed the plot was detected, allowing him to avoid the attempt on his life. A second incident allegedly occurred in Nyeri on September 3, during a meeting with the Kikuyu Council of Elders, where another attempt was made to poison his food. These accusations come amid a turbulent political climate, with Gachagua facing impeachment and a strained relationship…
Businesses in Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighborhood have been shut down as members of the local business community protest the brutal murder of a mother, her daughter, and niece. The three victims, who were reported missing on October 21, were later found dead in Bahati. The tragic killings have sparked outrage, with residents demanding justice and immediate police action to bring the perpetrators to account. Eastleigh’s bustling business district, typically crowded with shoppers, is now eerily quiet. Shop owners have united in the protest, reflecting the community’s collective grief and frustration. Many feel unsafe, and business leaders are calling for enhanced security…
Chief Justice Martha Koome is currently overseeing the final stages of the judicial process regarding the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. This case has captured national attention, marking the first time in Kenya’s history that a Deputy President faces impeachment proceedings under the new constitutional framework. The High Court referred the case to Koome for her input due to the constitutional complexity it presents, particularly around the adequacy of public participation and fair trial rights during such proceedings. A three-judge bench has been appointed to deliberate on the matter, addressing several petitions that argue the impeachment process lacked sufficient…
The issue of food vendors storing trolleys and foodstuffs in public toilets along Thika Road, particularly at KEHNA toilets, has sparked outrage among residents. This practice exposes customers to serious health risks by allowing food to be contaminated by unsanitary conditions. Nairobi officials have taken action by confiscating the trolleys and warning vendors against such behavior, emphasizing the severe public health dangers involved. Flies and other bacteria from the toilet environment can easily transfer to the food, leading to illnesses like typhoid, cholera, and food poisoning. Authorities are now focused on stricter enforcement of hygiene standards to prevent the spread…
Gladys Boss Shollei, once a prominent figure in the Kenyan Judiciary as the Chief Registrar, faced significant corruption allegations that led to her removal from office in 2013. Her downfall came after accusations of mismanaging around KSh 2.2 billion during her tenure, including irregularities in the purchase of a KSh 310 million house meant for the Chief Justice. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) investigated her, and she, along with other officials, was charged with failing to follow proper procurement procedures. Shollei denied the charges throughout the legal proceedings, and despite the severity of the allegations, she maintained her innocence.…
A tragic fuel tanker explosion near Kampala, Uganda, claimed the lives of at least 10 people. The tanker lost control and overturned in the town of Kigogwa, about 25 kilometers north of the capital. Following the accident, local residents rushed to the scene to siphon fuel, but the tanker exploded, resulting in the fatal disaster. Emergency teams, including police and firefighters, swiftly responded to the scene, managing to contain the fire before it reached nearby petrol stations. The explosion occurred on a busy highway, exacerbating the devastation. In addition to the confirmed fatalities, several people were injured and rushed to…
In Kitui, a man stormed into a witch doctor’s workplace, leading to a deadly altercation. The 65-year-old man, identified as Muthui Mwenga, visited a renowned traditional healer in Mwingi East. However, an argument broke out between the two over an unspecified issue. As the confrontation escalated, the 80-year-old witch doctor began screaming, attracting the attention of neighbors who rushed to the scene. The angry residents, upon seeing the witch doctor in distress, attacked Mwenga with various objects, ultimately killing him on the spot. The witch doctor, who had a solid reputation in the area, survived the incident, but the event…
There are claims circulating, such as those attributed to figures like Dr. Wahome, suggesting that COVID-19 vaccines are not true vaccines but rather “man-made viruses.” However, these assertions have been widely debunked. COVID-19 vaccines, particularly the mRNA vaccines like those from Pfizer and Moderna, work by instructing the body’s cells to produce a piece of the spike protein found on the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This teaches the immune system to recognize and fight the virus if it encounters it in the future, and they are not classified as viruses or gene therapy, as some critics claim. Experts, including those involved in…