The United States government has announced a $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. This announcement comes on the same day that Maduro was sworn in for his third consecutive six-year term, an event marred by widespread condemnation from the international community and
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Nairobi hawkers plan protests against Governor Sakaja’s hawking ban
Nairobi is bracing for potential protests next week as hawkers prepare to take action against a new ban on their trading activities imposed by Governor Johnson Sakaja. The governor's directive, announced on January 6, prohibits hawking along walkways within the Central Business District (CBD), sparking outrage among street vendors. Under the
We’ll address challenges at Moi University – Ruto
President William Ruto has announced plans to resolve the financial and management issues currently facing Moi University. Speaking at the opening of the Ngeria Technical Training Institute in Kapseret Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, the President revealed that he has established a committee to evaluate the extent of the challenges at
Trump sentenced in New York “Hush Money” case but faces no Restrictions
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced for his involvement in the New York "hush money" case on Friday but received an unconditional discharge with no jail time or restrictions. Justice Juan Merchan, who presided over the case, announced the lenient sentence just ten days before Trump is set to be inaugurated. Justice
Interior Cabinet Secretary Murkomen warns online trolls
In a stern address delivered on Friday in Uasin Gishu, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen issued a warning to Kenyans engaging in social media trolling of political leaders and government criticism. Speaking alongside President William Ruto, Murkomen highlighted the growing trend of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create provocative images
Burkina Faso’s leader Traore stirs talk at Mahama’s Inauguration
Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, garnered significant attention during the inauguration of Ghana's President John Mahama on Tuesday by attending the event with a holstered pistol at his waist. This unusual act has sparked debate, with some labelling it a breach of security protocol and a sign of
109 candidates shortlisted for Principal Secretary positions
In the search for new Principal Secretaries (PS), a total of 109 candidates have been shortlisted from a pool of 2,517 applicants, highlighting a diverse array of public figures among the finalists. Notable names on the list include Dr. Patrick Amoth, the Director-General for Health, and Dr. Ouma Oluga, the former
Martha Karua Announces Presidential Bid for 2027
Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has declared her intention to run for President in the upcoming 2027 General Election. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Kiandieri, Kirinyaga County, on Friday, Karua emphasized that she will no longer accept a role as a running mate, asserting her ambition for the
Joyce Akinyi sentenced to 25 years in drug trafficking case
In a landmark ruling on January 9, 2025, a Nairobi court has handed down a 25-year prison sentence to controversial businesswoman Joyce Akinyi following her conviction in a high-profile drug trafficking case. The decision, delivered by the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) court, came after the Office of the Director of
Margaret Ndung’u declines High Commissioner nomination to Ghana
Former ICT Cabinet Secretary Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u has officially turned down her nomination by President William Ruto to serve as Kenya's High Commissioner to Ghana, citing personal and compelling family matters. Ndung’u was expected to attend a vetting session before the Departmental Committee on Defence Intelligence and Foreign Relations on January