Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has urged Chief Justice Martha Koome to urgently intervene in the prolonged murder case of Baby Samantha Pendo, a six-month-old who tragically lost her life during post-election protests in 2017. In a press statement issued on Friday, Governor Nyong’o expressed frustration over the lack of
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Lugulu Girls School celebrates KCSE Results after Delay
Teachers and students at Lugulu Girls School in Bungoma are overjoyed following the release of the 2024 KCSE results, which had previously been withheld by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). The school achieved an impressive mean grade of 9.3417, with 99 percent of its students—672 out of 676—qualifying for
Prof. Noah Midamba appointed new chair of Moi University Council
The Ministry of Education has appointed Prof. Noah Midamba as the new Chairperson of the Moi University Council, a move made in response to ongoing management issues within the institution. Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba announced the appointment in a gazette notice dated Friday, January 17, 2025, which also revoked
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MPs Push for salary increase amidst economic hardship
Members of Parliament are advocating for a pay rise from the current Ksh. 725,502 to Ksh. 739,600 per month, despite the ongoing economic challenges that have left many Kenyans struggling with a high cost of living. During parliamentary proceedings on Thursday, MPs approved the appointment of new commissioners to the Salaries
Violence claims 30 lives in Colombia as peace talks with ELN suspended
Authorities reported that thirty people have been killed in violent clashes between rival leftist groups near Colombia's volatile border with Venezuela, prompting President Gustavo Petro to suspend peace negotiations with the National Liberation Army (ELN). The president accused the ELN of committing "war crimes" during this recent surge of violence, which
Human Rights Watch raises alarms over Kenyan abductions
Human Rights Watch Africa has unveiled troubling revelations regarding a special government security agency allegedly involved in a recent surge of abductions in Kenya. During the launch of its 35th Edition of the World Report, the organization pinpointed the Operations Support Unit (OSU) as a key player behind these incidents,
Hamas warns Israel’s strikes risk hostage Releases amid ceasefire deal
Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, issued a warning on Thursday regarding Israel's continued airstrikes and shelling in Gaza, stating that such actions jeopardize the safety of hostages set for release under a newly announced ceasefire deal. In a message shared via Telegram, the group cautioned, "Any aggression and shelling
Kisumu police arrest suspect in fatal stabbing over Ksh 50 dispute
Police in Kisumu have detained a suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man following a disagreement over Ksh 50. The victim, an unidentified student from the Kisumu Rotary Vocational Training Centre near the Fanana area, suffered multiple stab wounds to the chest during the altercation. Eyewitnesses reported that
Kenyan man Felix Kibet sues X for hate speech and violence
Kenyan petitioner Felix Kibet has filed a lawsuit against X, formerly known as Twitter, claiming the platform enables hate speech, incitement to violence, and societal harm. Kibet argues that X's lack of content regulation violates Kenya's 2010 Constitution by undermining individual rights and public morality. In his petition, Kibet contends that