Author: Benard Lucas (Mc Ressy)

A media practitioner, event organizer, a writer and a poet. A world class motivational speaker.

How July 7 ‘Saba Saba’ Shaped Kenya’s Political Landscape Over the Decades

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Every year on July 7 (Saba Saba), Kenyans reflect on a date deeply etched in the nation’s political history. What began as the founding day of Kenya’s independence party has evolved into a symbol of democratic struggle and governance reforms. Saba Saba traces its origins to July 7, 1954, when the

Deputy IG Eliud Lagat Cleared to Return to Work as Court Withholds Restrictions

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[Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat] Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat is now free to resume his duties after a court application seeking to bar him from accessing his office or using National Police Service facilities was withdrawn on Wednesday. The application, linked to investigations into the death of blogger

Human Right Groups Sue Interior CS Murkomen Over Alleged Incitement of Police Violence

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Three prominent human rights organizations have petitioned the High Court to take action against Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen over comments they claim encouraged police to use excessive force against protesters. The Katiba Institute, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), and the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) filed the case, accusing Murkomen

Robin “Gaucho” Ochieng Denies Involvement in Nairobi Protest Violence, Accuses Bloggers of Harassment

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Robin Ochieng, popularly known as Gaucho, has publicly condemned social media users and bloggers for linking him to the violent attacks on protesters during the 17th June Nairobi demonstrations, where several individuals were seriously injured. In a heated statement, Gaucho dismissed the allegations as false, insisting that he was not

Trump Celebrates Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites: “Bullseye!!!”

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U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed devastating success in American strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, boasting of "monumental damage" in a post on his Truth Social platform. "Obliteration is an accurate term," Trump wrote, referencing an unshared satellite image that purportedly showed a heavily fortified nuclear site "deeply embedded into

Githunguri MP Claims Former Politician Orchestrated Chaos, Calls for Police Action

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Githunguri, Kenya Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has accused a former politician from her constituency of hiring armed goons to disrupt a key infrastructure event in the area on Sunday. The MP alleged that the assailants were transported from an informal settlement in Nairobi to interfere with the commissioning

Boniface Kariuki’s Medical Bill Surpasses Sh1M as Family Falls Victim to Heartless Scam

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[Boniface Kariuki’s family crying for justice. ] The family of Boniface Kariuki, the 22-year-old hawker shot during Tuesday’s anti-government protests, has been hit with another devastating setback after fraudsters swindled them of Sh200,000 under false pretenses. The scammers, posing as officials from the Social Health Authority (SHA), contacted the distressed family

Raila Odinga Regrets Collapse of Adani’s Nairobi Airport Deal, Warns of Lost Opportunities

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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has blamed political interference for the collapse of a deal that would have seen India’s Adani Group expand and manage Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), warning that Kenya risks losing its competitive edge to neighboring countries. Speaking at the Third National Executive Retreat