Employees across the country are set to take home slightly less pay starting February following the implementation of new National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contribution rates. The revised rates are part of ongoing pension reforms aimed at increasing long-term retirement savings for workers. While the changes are intended to strengthen social
Author: Henry Omondi
Matungulu Boys Closed Indefinitely as Four Students Are Arrested Over Dormitory Fire
Matungulu Boys High School has been closed indefinitely following a late-night fire that destroyed part of the school and left several students injured. Police on Monday arrested four students in connection with the incident, which is being treated as a case of suspected arson. Authorities say investigations are ongoing to establish
Senator Thang’wa’s ‘Unusual’ Job Advert Triggers Political Debate
Nyeri Senator Wahome Thang’wa has sparked public debate after sharing a job advertisement whose requirements carry overt political messaging, a move many say reflects the country’s increasingly tense political climate. The advert, which circulated widely on social media, listed qualifications that went beyond professional skills and appeared to touch directly on
Gachagua Claims Nyeri Church Attack Was an Assassination Attempt
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that a recent disturbance at a church service in Nyeri was not accidental but a deliberate attempt to eliminate him. Speaking after the incident, Gachagua claimed the chaos that erupted during the church gathering was carefully planned and politically motivated. He said the attackers
Tear Gas Disrupts Gachagua’s Church Service in Othaya, Leaders Condemn Attack
Nyeri, Kenya — A Sunday church service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was thrown into chaos after an unidentified individual allegedly hurled a tear gas canister into the Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County at around 11 a.m. The incident halted the service and reportedly damaged several vehicles
Gold’s Frenzy, Silver’s Surge: Precious Metals Strain Türkiye’s Traditional Markets
ISTANBUL – In the shadowed lanes of Istanbul’s historic Grand Bazaar, where the clink of gold and silver has echoed for centuries, a tense silence is falling. As global prices for precious metals skyrocket, Türkiye’s domestic market is buckling under the weight of record costs, paralyzing production, altering centuries-old trade patterns,
ODM Leaders Dismiss Claims of Coalition Between Raila and Ruto
Leaders of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have dismissed claims that the recent broad-based engagement between party leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto amounted to the formation of a political coalition.Speaking on Sunday during a church service at PAG Church in Kawangware, the leaders maintained that the talks were
What to Watch in 2026: The Next Phase of Mobile Transformation
Mobile technology has already reshaped how people communicate, work, shop, and access information. By 2026, the conversation is shifting. The focus is no longer just on new devices, but on how mobile systems quietly become the backbone of daily life, business, and public services. One key trend to watch is the
Unresolved Dismissal: Kirinyaga Assistant Chief Still Awaiting Recall
An Assistant Chief in Kirinyaga County who was dismissed following an order linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua remains out of office months later, raising questions over administrative fairness and the rule of law within the national government structure.The officer was reportedly removed from service after being accused of
