A high-level political meeting bringing together the leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) was convened at State House, Nairobi, signaling renewed efforts to stabilize the evolving broad-based political arrangement ahead of the 2027 General Election. The meeting was co-chaired by President William Ruto alongside
Author: Henry Omondi
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Residents of South C, Nairobi, staged a peaceful demonstration on Monday following the tragic collapse of a residential building along Muhoho Avenue earlier this year. The protest, which culminated at Uhuru Park, brought together community members, local leaders, and activists demanding accountability and stricter enforcement of construction regulations. Residents warned that
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Israel's military confirmed Monday that a viral image showing one of its soldiers striking a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon is authentic, calling the act "wholly inconsistent" with the values expected of its troops. The photograph, widely shared on social media, appears to show an Israeli soldier wielding a
