Kirinyaga Butcher man cuts off friend’s Genital Over Ksh. 50 Debt

Chaos in Kirinyaga as a Butcher cuts off Man's Genital Over Ksh. 50 Debt

In a shocking incident in Kutus, Kirinyaga County, chaos erupted after a local butcher reportedly chopped off a man's genitals over a Ksh. 50 debt. The victim, identified as Muthii, is currently in critical condition at Kerugoya Referral Hospital, raising concerns among residents about the escalating violence in the area. Eyewitnesses

Veteran Media Personality Leonard Mambo Mbotela Passes Away

Veteran Media Personality Leonard Mambo Mbotela Passes Away

Leonard Mambo Mbotela, the esteemed veteran journalist and media personality, has passed away. His daughter-in-law, Anne Mbotela, confirmed the sad news to the Star, stating that he died around 9:30 AM on Friday after a prolonged illness. Mbotela, a beloved figure in Kenyan media, was widely recognized for his influential radio

Foreign Affairs Ministry slams Kalonzo Musyoka over Eastern DRC

Kalonzo Musyoka withdraws from Senate Speaker race

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly criticized Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka for his recent remarks questioning President William Ruto’s role in mediating the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ruto, who chairs the East African Community (EAC), has been actively engaging regional leaders to find

Argentina withdraws from World Health Organization

Argentina has officially declared its intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that raises concerns about the future of global public health coordination. This announcement, made on Wednesday, mirrors a similar decision made by the United States last month. Both nations are currently under far-right leadership, with

Lawmakers impeach controversial Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has been impeached by lawmakers in a decisive vote by the House of Representatives, setting the stage for a potential Senate trial that could lead to her removal from office. The vote, held on Wednesday, was prompted by serious allegations that Ms. Duterte misappropriated millions of dollars

Prominent Journalist Ken Mijungu leaves KTN after four years

Veteran journalist Ken Mijungu has announced his departure from KTN News, a division of Standard Group PLC, after a dynamic four-year tenure. In a heartfelt statement shared online, Mijungu expressed gratitude for his time at the station, stating, “A good dancer knows when to exit the stage! Four years of

African nations face uncertainty as US policy shifts under Trump

African Nations Grapple with Uncertainty as US Policy Shifts Under Trump

In recent weeks, several African countries have been thrown into uncertainty following a series of policy changes introduced by United States President Donald Trump since his inauguration last month. Within his first week in office, President Trump signed a record 36 executive orders, including a 90-day pause on foreign aid

Residents of Kopiata beach in Siaya kill man-eating crocodile

Residents of Kopiata Beach in Siaya County Kill Notorious Man-Eating Crocodile

Residents of Kopiata Beach in Rarieda Constituency, Siaya County, are finally breathing a sigh of relief after successfully killing a massive man-eating crocodile on Sunday. The dangerous reptile, which had been terrorizing the community for years, was subdued by a group of angry villagers who later mutilated its body for

40,000 Kenyans Face Job Losses from USAID as Trump Restructures Aid Programs

40,000 Kenyans Face Job Losses from USAID as Trump Restructures Aid Programs

Approximately 40,000 Kenyans employed through USAID-funded programs are at risk of losing their jobs following the US government’s decision to shut down overseas missions and merge USAID with the State Department. The move, part of a broader restructuring of foreign aid under the Trump administration, has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s