In a significant turn of events, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the withdrawal of its case against Grace Njoki, the nurse who made headlines for disrupting a press briefing led by Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa at Afya House two weeks ago. The update was shared in a statement
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Narok Governor issues ultimatum for the transfer of Police officers
Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has given the national government a five-day deadline to finalize the transfer of 194 police officers stationed in Suswa, who were on duty during the violent clashes on January 17, 2025, which resulted in two fatalities. Speaking at Duka Moja on Thursday, Ole Ntutu, accompanied by
President Ruto mourns victims of Washington, D.C. air crash
President William Ruto has expressed his condolences following a devastating mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in the United States. The incident involved a passenger jet carrying 64 people and a military Black Hawk helicopter. In a heartfelt message posted on X, President Ruto extended his sympathies to the
Protesters in Kinshasa burn Kagame’s portraits as M23 seize Goma
Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been engulfed in anger as protesters burned portraits of Rwandan President Paul Kagame and tore down Rwandan flags. The outrage comes as M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, have taken control of most of Goma, a strategic city in
American Airlines crashes into Potomac River after hitting helicopter
A tragic mid-air collision between an American Airlines commercial jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter has left emergency crews scrambling to search for survivors in the icy waters of the Potomac River. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident, which occurred around 9:00 PM local time (02:00
New dates announced for African Nations Championship
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the new dates for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will now take place from August 2 to 30, 2023. The tournament, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, was originally slated for February but was postponed to allow the hosting nations
Tshisekedi to skip EAC peace summit amid rising tensions with Rwanda
In a significant development amidst escalating tensions, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi will not attend a virtual summit of the East African Community (EAC) leaders scheduled for Wednesday. This decision comes as Rwanda-backed fighters have reportedly entered the Congolese city of Goma, raising alarm over the ongoing
DRC Commits to Compensate Kenya for Embassy Attack
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has pledged to compensate Kenya for damages sustained at its embassy in Kinshasa, which was attacked and looted by locals on Tuesday amid escalating tensions as M23 rebels advance toward the capital. In a statement released on the same day, Prime Cabinet Secretary and
“Foreign aid is a Privilege not a Right” Uhuru Kenyatta on Trump’s Aid Cuts
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta commented on the backlash from some leaders over Donald Trump's decision to cut U.S. financial aid, including contributions from USAID. Kenyatta expressed astonishment at the disappointment expressed by these leaders, emphasizing that the United States is not their government nor their nation. He questioned their
Kenyan Immigrants in the U.S. Face Uncertainty Amid Trump’s Deportation Plans
Over 1,200 Kenyan immigrants living in the United States without proper immigration documentation are experiencing heightened anxiety as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to roll out a contentious mass deportation initiative. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), more than 1.4 million non-citizens currently face final orders of removal, including 1,282