Author: Lorren Aliwa
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has urged President William Ruto to retain the eight Cabinet positions allocated to Mt Kenya in the forthcoming appointments. Speaking during an interview with Kameme FM on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Kahiga emphasized the crucial support the region has provided and its instrumental role in Ruto’s previous electoral success. “I want to remind the president that Mt Kenya gave him at least 3.5 million votes in the last elections, and we had eight seats with Mt Kenya representatives such as Justin Muturi, Alice Wahome, Moses Kuria, and others. Ruto needs to understand that all those seats…
Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua on Tuesday lauded Generation Z for what she described as their pivotal role in awakening the nation to issues of accountability and governance. In a passionate address, Karua expressed her admiration for the courage young Kenyans are demonstrating in holding both political and religious leaders to account. “I’m so grateful to be alive at a time like this to witness what is happening in this country. Gen Z is waking up the country to reclaim our agencies because it’s like we lost our agency, our voices, and Gen Z has done it better than…
A heart-wrenching scene unfolded at the Nairobi City Mortuary as families gathered to identify the remains of their loved ones, discovered among over 10 bodies dumped in a quarry at Mukuru Kwa Njenga slums. Among those present at the morgue was the family of Josephine Owino, who had been reported missing prior to the macabre find. In a video posted by a certain media, a family member of Josephine’s collapsed upon recognizing her body, underscoring the profound grief and shock experienced by her loved ones. The bodies were initially uncovered following a series of dreams experienced by Josephine’s relatives, according…
Kenyan authorities have issued a warning about credible intelligence indicating planned disruptions by organized criminal groups during Tuesday’s scheduled nationwide protests. Acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja urged demonstrators to remain cautious and vigilant, emphasizing potential threats to their safety. “This morning, we received credible intelligence indicating that certain organized criminal groups have planned to infiltrate, disrupt, and destabilize the peaceful nature of the demonstrations, which could potentially jeopardize the safety of demonstrators,” Kanja stated in a released statement. In response to these developments, Kanja called upon protesters to prioritize peace and collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies. “While…
Tension is high in Kericho as armed men have been observed patrolling the town ahead of scheduled anti-government protests planned for Tuesday. The armed individuals, reportedly carrying batons, were seen moving through the town amidst growing anticipation of demonstrations. WATCH
Dadaab Member of Parliament Farah Maalim has strongly denied accusations that he called for violence against young protesters during recent anti-tax demonstrations. In a video posted on his X page, Maalim refuted claims that he advocated for the “slaughtering of Gen Z,” asserting that the viral video misrepresented his stance. “I never called for the death of any Kenyans. I didn’t and I will never call for it,” Maalim stated emphatically. He described the video as edited and misleading, distancing himself from the controversial remarks attributed to him. Maalim, a seasoned politician with over 30 years in Kenyan politics, emphasized…
President Paul Kagame has achieved a decisive election victory, extending his rule by another five years. According to partial results released by the National Election Commission on Monday, Kagame secured 99.15 percent of the vote with 79 percent of ballots counted. Kagame, who has been Rwanda’s de facto leader since the end of the 1994 genocide and has served as president since 2000, surpassed his previous election performance of 98.79 percent in 2017. His opponents, Democratic Green Party candidate Frank Habineza and independent Philippe Mpayimana, received 0.53 percent and 0.32 percent of the vote, respectively. The outcome of the election…
Kenya has begun receiving the military helicopters donated by the United States as part of the recent state visit agreements between President William Ruto and US President Joe Biden. This initiative is part of the broader efforts to bolster regional peace and security. Two of the eight UH-1 ‘Hueys helicopters arrived in Nairobi two weeks ago and are currently being assembled at the Embakasi Garrison hangar by a specialized team from the US Air Force, the manufacturing company, and the Kenya Air Force. Sources indicated that the choppers will undergo comprehensive tests before their official handover later this year. The…
A second contingent of 200 Kenyan police officers departed Nairobi on Monday night, July 15, to assist in combating gang violence in Haiti. The send-off was attended by the outgoing Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police and coordinator of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti, Noor Gabow, alongside acting DIG James Kamau. MSS, an international police force approved by the United Nations Security Council on October 2, 2023, aims to support the Haitian government in restoring law and order amid escalating civil strife and gang violence. Gabow encouraged the officers to fulfill their mission with dedication, saying,…
The mother-in-law of a suspected serial killer has disclosed that her daughter, the first alleged victim, went silent on social media in 2022. The DCI disclosed on Monday that the suspect allegedly confessed to first killing his wife before embarking on a killing spree that claimed the lives of 41 other women. “The suspect alleged that the first victim was his wife, whom he strangled to death before dismembering and disposing of the body at the Kware site,” said DCI Chief Amin. According to a certain publication, the suspect’s mother-in-law recounted how her daughter, who was married to the suspect,…