Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has firmly rebuffed critics of President William Ruto, asserting that calls for his ouster are futile. Speaking at a rally in Kibirech, Elgeyo Marakwet County, on Thursday, Sudi ridiculed online detractors, referring to them as “wakora” and emphasizing that despite their “noise,” the President
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Students’ performance attributed to investment in education
Increased government investment in education in the past two years has started paying off, President William Ruto has said.The President pointed out that the improved results of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination released on Thursday was evidence of the dividends of investing in schooling.“The teachers we hired,
Five US Presidents attend Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral
A brief moment of national unity emerged in a divided America on Thursday as five former U.S. presidents gathered for the solemn state funeral of the 39th commander-in-chief, Jimmy Carter, at Washington's National Cathedral. In a historic scene occurring just 11 days before Donald Trump’s inauguration for what promises to be
Significant improvement in KCSE results for 2024
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results. The results show a notable increase in the number of learners achieving a mean grade of A, rising from 1,216 in 2023 to 1,693 in 2024. This upward trend indicates a steady rise in top
The New Frontier: Trump’s territorial aspirations and the Geopolitical Landscape
By Daniel Juma Omondi As President-elect Donald Trump steps back into the political arena, his bold proposals for territorial expansion are stirring both intrigue and alarm. Trump’s intentions to acquire Greenland, the Panama Canal, and invite Canada to become the 51st state of the United States reflect a vision that seems
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s sister sues him for sex abuse
Sam Altman, the billionaire Chief Executive of OpenAI, is facing serious allegations from his sister, Ann Altman, who has filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexually abusing her regularly between 1997 and 2006. The lawsuit, filed on Monday in federal court in St. Louis, claims that the abuse began when
Bernard Kavuli says abductors forcefully shaved him
At precisely 4 PM on Wednesday, Bernard Kavuli arrived at Ngong Police Station accompanied by his two lawyers. This marked his second visit to the station following his return from Moi's Bridge, where he was reportedly abandoned by his abductors on Monday. Kavuli spent over an hour at the station, providing
KRA investigates activist Morara Kebaso over alleged Tax Evasion
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is currently investigating political activist Morara Kebaso for allegedly failing to file tax returns on an income of Ksh. 186 million generated by five of his businesses since 2022. The businesses under scrutiny include Backtent Security Limited, Morara Properties Limited (also known as Blacksmith Morara Limited),
Auditor-General releases Qualified Opinion on Nairobi County
The Auditor-General has unveiled a qualified opinion audit report for Nairobi County Revenue Funds for the 2023/2024 financial year, marking a significant step forward in public financial management practices within the county. Covering the financial year that ended on June 30, 2024, the report points out key issues related to financial
Court finds former Police IG Koome Liable for remarks against medics
The High Court in Nairobi has found former Police Inspector General Japhet Koome liable for his controversial remarks made on April 14, 2024. During these remarks, Koome ordered law enforcement officers to respond with firmness and decisiveness to medics who were striking and picketing. The Katiba Institute, a non-governmental organization, announced