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UNICEF Representative Shaheen Nilofer Condemns Tear Gas Attack On School Children The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Representative in Kenya, Shaheen Nilofer, has strongly condemned the tear gas attack on school children that occurred on July 16. Speaking out on X (formerly Twitter), Nilofer expressed deep concern over the incident at Mwiyala Primary School, emphasizing that children and school grounds should never be targets of violence. “I am deeply concerned about reports of tear gas entering Mwiyala Primary School grounds and affecting school children during today’s protests. #Children and #schools are not, and must never be, targets of violence,” Nilofer…
Watch Live: Solemn requiem mass held today in honor of Justice David Majanja WATCH HERE A solemn requiem mass was held today in honor of Justice David Majanja, a respected figure in the Kenyan judiciary. The ceremony, attended by family, friends, colleagues, and dignitaries, took place at the Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi. Justice Majanja, who passed away last week, was known for his significant contributions to the legal field and his unwavering commitment to justice. Throughout his career, he presided over numerous high-profile cases and was instrumental in shaping the legal landscape of Kenya. His dedication to upholding the…
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on charges of killing his 55-year-old grandfather and injuring his uncle In a shocking incident in the Kwangewa area of Machakos County, a 16-year-old boy has been arrested on charges of killing his 55-year-old grandfather and injuring his uncle. The teenager, currently detained at Ithanga police station, allegedly attacked his grandfather with a blunt object, resulting in the elder man’s death. The violent episode didn’t end there; the boy also targeted his uncle with the same blunt instrument, causing significant injuries. Following the assault, the teenager attempted to set their house on fire, escalating…
Kenyan journalist Macharia Gaitho released from police custody just hours after a violent abduction WATCH NOW Veteran Kenyan journalist Macharia Gaitho has been released from police custody just hours after a violent abduction, which the National Police Service (NPS) now claims was a case of mistaken identity. Gaitho was taken into custody at the Karen Police Station in Nairobi by men who introduced themselves as officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) but refused to provide identification, according to his daughter, Anita Gaitho. “This is the car that abducted him. Look at that foolish driver wanting to knock us…
Mbita Law Court will today announce its judgment regarding the burial rites of Kennedy Onyango Mbita Law Court will today announce its judgment regarding the burial rites of Kennedy Onyango, a 12-year-old boy who was tragically killed by police during anti-tax protests in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County. The court’s decision will determine if Kennedy will be buried at the home of his mother, Jacinta Anyango, or his father, Denis Okinyi. On July 6, a procession aiming to lay Kennedy to rest at his mother’s home in Rusinga was interrupted by Okinyi, who arrived armed with a court order. Okinyi, the…
Following President William Ruto’s decision to dissolve the entire Cabinet, State House swiftly removed all dismissed Cabinet Secretaries and the Attorney General from its official website. This action was taken within two hours of their dismissal, reflecting the immediacy of the presidential directive. The names of all former Cabinet Secretaries and the Attorney General were no longer accessible on the government website, leaving only President William Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau listed. President Ruto’s decision to dissolve the Cabinet, excluding only a few key positions, marks the second…
Moses Kuria removes CS title from X page after Cabinet dissolution Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has promptly removed the title of CS from his X (formerly Twitter) profile following President William Ruto’s announcement of the Cabinet’s dissolution on Thursday. Kuria’s X profile now only mentions his Head of State Commendation Award given by former President Mwai Kibaki on December 12, 2009. However, Kuria’s Facebook page still displayed the title of a Cabinet Minister. President Ruto’s decision to dissolve the Cabinet included firing all Cabinet Secretaries except Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi. The move…
Principal Secretaries To Run Gov’t Following Dissolution Of Cabinet – President Ruto President William Ruto has announced that Principal Secretaries (PSs) will oversee daily government operations following the dissolution of the Cabinet on Thursday. In his address to the nation from State House, Nairobi, President Ruto emphasized that government functions would continue without interruption under the guidance of PSs and other relevant officials, even though all Cabinet members, except Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi, have been dismissed. “During this process, the operations of government will continue uninterrupted under the guidance of…
Content Creator Muchiri Mike Freed After Brief Arrest Content creator Muchiri Mike experienced a brief arrest on Thursday afternoon while engaging with fans on an Instagram LIVE session. During the session, Muchiri alerted his audience that suspicious individuals, later identified as police officers, apprehended him near Kasarani and took him to the Kasarani police station. He quickly posted on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “They are arresting me at Kasarani.” Muchiri did not provide immediate details about the reasons behind his arrest, the specific charges, or the identities of the arresting officers during the initial incident. However, the news of his…
President Ruto Fires All Cabinet Secretaries, Attorney General President William Ruto has announced the immediate dismissal of all Cabinet Secretaries and the Attorney General, sparing only the Deputy President and the Prime Cabinet Secretary. The announcement was made during a national address from State House Nairobi on Thursday afternoon. President Ruto cited a need for a holistic appraisal of the cabinet’s performance and the feedback from the Kenyan populace as the driving reasons behind this decision. In his address, President Ruto mentioned that the dismissal was carried out under the constitutional powers granted to him by Article 152(1) and 152(5)(b)…