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The High Court in Nairobi has dismissed an application that sought to challenge the formation of a three-judge bench assigned to hear a petition questioning Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s appointment. The bench, which includes Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima, and Fridah Mugambi, refused to recuse itself from the case, ruling that the applicant had not provided sufficient evidence to prove any bias on the part of the judges. “Accordingly, we find no bias from this bench. The application dated October 1, 2025, is hereby dismissed,” the court stated in its ruling. The court further added, “The notice of motion dated…

Police Arrest Seven Over Chaos at Gachagua’s Church Event The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed the arrest of seven people connected to the chaos that broke out near a church in Kariobangi North on Sunday, November 30, during a service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 2, the police said the seven suspects were arrested in the Lucky Summer area of Nairobi and are now awaiting arraignment in court. Authorities added that they are continuing to examine more images from the incident in an effort to identify and apprehend other individuals…

Donald Trump Criticizes Somali Immigrants, Urges Them to Return to Their Country Former U.S. President Donald Trump has caused widespread outrage with his remarks targeting Somali immigrants in the United States. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting at the State House on Tuesday, December 2, Trump openly stated that he does not want Somali immigrants in the country and suggested they should return to Somalia to “fix” their homeland. Trump’s Comments on Somalia In his remarks, Trump made highly disparaging statements about Somalia and its people. He claimed that Somalia “is barely a country” and argued that the nation lacks any…

Beryl Odinga’s Stepdaughter Passes Away Suddenly, Burial Arrangements Announced As the Odinga family prepares to bid farewell to Raila Odinga’s sister, Beryl, tragedy has struck yet again with the sudden death of her stepdaughter, Adongo Ambala. Adongo, who was employed by the Kisumu County government, passed away unexpectedly, leaving the family in deep grief. Her untimely death adds to the string of recent losses the family has endured, prompting Kenyans across the country to send condolences and prayers. Beryl Odinga’s Burial Plans The Odinga family confirmed that Beryl, who passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 78…

Ndindi Nyoro Sponsors Headteachers’ Holiday Trip to Dubai Kiharu Member of Parliament, Ndindi Nyoro, has once again shown his commitment to supporting education by sponsoring five primary school headteachers from various schools in his constituency for an exciting five-day holiday trip to Dubai. The MP shared details of the trip on his social media platforms on 3rd December 2025, explaining that the headteachers had earned the trip through his motivation packages designed to reward outstanding performance in schools. These packages recognize teachers for excelling in subjects, showing the most improvement, and honor headteachers whose schools perform exceptionally or show significant…

Gachagua Criticizes Citizen TV’s Stephen Letoo Over Alleged Biased Reporting Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has openly criticized the media, accusing several outlets of deliberately misreporting events and spreading false information following his recent public address. Speaking on Wednesday, December 3, during a celebration and unveiling of newly elected Members of County Assembly (MCAs), Gachagua singled out Citizen TV reporter Stephen Letoo, claiming that his report was biased and inaccurate. Gachagua referred to media coverage following his speech at a Thanksgiving ceremony for the newly elected MCA of Kariobangi North on Sunday, November 30. “Stephen Letoo filed a very biased…

Abstract Decentralised finance (DeFi) lending platforms have grown rapidly in recent years, yet the reasons why investors participate in these platforms remain largely unclear. In this study, we use detailed, transaction-level data from Aave, one of the leading DeFi lending protocols, to investigate these motivations. Our theoretical and empirical findings show that liquidity provision in DeFi lending pools is mainly driven by the search for yield. On the other hand, borrowing activity is primarily motivated by speculative opportunities and, to a lesser extent, governance considerations. Both retail and large investors aim to earn high returns through market fluctuations and price…

Decentralized finance, or DeFi, is changing the way people access financial services, removing banks and traditional intermediaries from the process. Among the many innovations in DeFi, reputation-based lending systems are emerging as a unique approach to lending and borrowing, relying on users’ reputations rather than traditional credit scores. Let’s explore how these systems work, their benefits, challenges, and real-world applications. What Are Reputation-Based Lending Systems? In traditional finance, banks and lenders rely on credit scores, financial history, and collateral to decide whether someone qualifies for a loan. In DeFi reputation-based lending systems, the process is different. Here, a borrower’s reputation,…

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a detailed weekly weather forecast, urging residents in specific regions to prepare for rains, showers, and strong winds over the coming days. While a large part of the country will remain sunny and dry, the weatherman has highlighted several counties that should expect changing weather patterns from Tuesday, December 2, to Saturday, December 6. Counties Expected to Receive Rainfall According to the forecast, Nairobi, Kiambu, Marsabit, Meru, Makueni, and Machakos counties will experience periods of rain and showers throughout the week. These rains may vary in intensity, with some areas likely to see light…

Cybersecurity experts in the United States have raised the alarm over a dangerous new method hackers are using to break into WhatsApp and other messaging platforms. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a fresh advisory warning users about advanced spyware and hacking tools that are now being deployed to compromise both messaging accounts and the smartphones they are linked to. According to CISA, cybercriminals are using powerful spyware software designed to secretly infiltrate WhatsApp accounts and gather sensitive information. The agency is urging users to review their security settings immediately to prevent hackers from gaining unauthorised access…