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Meru Members of Parliament, together with other local leaders, held a large meeting this morning with residents of Igoji East Ward in Imenti South. The meeting was aimed at showing strong support for President William Ruto and his deputy, Professor Kithure Kindiki, as they prepare for their re-election bid in 2027. During the gathering, the…
Focus on Accountability and Leadership Kiogora’s statement comes amid growing discussions about accountability and citizen participation in governance. While many people feel frustrated when leaders fail to deliver, he emphasized that the responsibility to perform lies with the elected officials, not the public. He said that public oversight is important, but it should not become…
Allies of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have stated that he is ready to defend his position as Labour Party leader if any members of parliament attempt to challenge him. The comments come amid ongoing speculation about internal divisions within the party. Some Labour MPs have reportedly been discussing the possibility of a leadership challenge,…
Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has proposed changing the name of Uasin Gishu County to Eldoret County, saying the current name often confuses people, especially those who live outside the region. Governor Bii explained that most people, both Kenyans and foreigners, know the area by the name of its largest city, Eldoret. He believes that…
Seven people, including Citizen TV journalist Rob Liban and five human rights defenders, were arrested at a roadblock in Marereni, near Malindi, even though they had a court order allowing them to monitor police uniforms and face coverings. The group was traveling to Marereni to check if police officers were following the law when they…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has continued to speak out strongly against the Social Health Authority (SHA), saying it has failed to deliver on President William Ruto’s promise of universal healthcare for all Kenyans. Sifuna said that when the government replaced the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) with the SHA, Kenyans were told that the new…
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is once again in the spotlight because of the way he campaigns. As elections get closer, the long-time leader is using his usual mix of jokes, dancing, and stories to connect with people. His style often gets attention on social media, where many Ugandans share videos of him joking with…
A shocking and tragic incident has occurred in Konoin, Bomet County, where a mother has been arrested for allegedly beating her 9-year-old daughter to death and injuring her 13-year-old son. The children were reportedly punished for allegedly stealing fruits from a neighbor’s garden. The incident has left the local community in shock and raised serious…
Inspector General of Police (IG) Japheth Kanja has suffered a fresh setback after the High Court temporarily stopped the National Police Service (NPS) from recruiting 10,000 new police officers. The court issued a conservatory order on Monday, suspending the recruitment exercise until a petition challenging its legality is heard and determined. The petitioners argued that…
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has called on authorities in Uganda and Tanzania to take strict action against Kenyan activists operating in their countries. Speaking recently, Senator Cherargei said these activists are causing trouble and spreading false information that could harm Kenya’s interests. Cherargei urged the governments of Uganda and Tanzania to “crack the whip” and…