Martha Karua granted License but denied representation in Besigye case

Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua officially received her practicing license this morning, allowing her to lead a team of legal representatives for veteran Ugandan politician Kizza Besigye and his aide, Obet Lutale Kamulegeya. This development follows the Uganda Law Council's recent decision to issue Karua a special practicing certificate, having initially

Cartoonist Kibet Bull calls for respect for freedom of Speech

Digital cartoonist Gideon Kibet, popularly known as Kibet Bull, has called on the government to uphold freedom of speech or to apply the rule of law when addressing criticism. Kibet made headlines after his release from abduction on January 6, following a distressing ordeal that began on December 24, 2024,

Kenyans celebrate Raila Odinga’s 80th Birthday with heartfelt messages

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is marking a significant milestone today, January 7, as he celebrates his 80th birthday. Born in Maseno on this day in 1945 to the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Mary Juma Odinga, Raila’s birthday has been met with an outpouring of goodwill and congratulations from supporters,

Congress certifies Trump’s electoral victory ahead of Inauguration

Congress officially certified President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral victory on Monday January 6, confirming his win over Vice President Kamala Harris without any objections from lawmakers during the tally of states on the House floor. Trump secured the presidency with 312 electoral votes compared to Harris’s 226, a total finalized during the

Mathira MP calls for investigation into Olive Gardens hotel

Eric Wamumbi, the Member of Parliament for Mathira Constituency, has formally requested the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate alleged suspicious activities at the Olive Gardens Hotel in Nairobi. The luxurious hotel is associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who has emerged as a vocal critic of the

Digital cartoonist Kibet Bull released after abduction

Digital cartoonist Gideon Kibet, popularly known as Kibet Bull for his viral caricatures of President William Ruto, has been released following his abduction in Nairobi. Kibet was taken by suspected security officials on December 24, 2024, shortly after meeting Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah at the senator’s office. His family confirmed his

Canadian Premier Trudeau resigns following party pressure

In a significant political shift, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his intention to resign, following mounting calls from within the Liberal Party for him to step down. Ending weeks of speculation, Trudeau revealed that he will step aside as party leader but will remain in his role as

Ronny Kiplangat found alive after missing for nearly two weeks

The family of Ronny Kiplangat is breathing a sigh of relief after the young man was discovered alive in Machakos County, nearly two weeks after he went missing on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024. Kiplangat's disappearance raised alarms among his loved ones and the local community, who feared he had

Eliud Owalo makes appointments to Government Delivery Unit

Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo has announced six new appointments to the Government Delivery Unit (GDU) aimed at enhancing the government's communication strategies. According to a report by Citizen TV, the new team includes notable figures from the media and communications sectors. Among the appointees are former KTN journalists Boniface

Billy Mwangi found alive after 15 days of abduction

Billy Mwangi, also known as Psycho Sins, has been found alive after going missing for over 15 days. The 24-year-old was abducted on December 21, 2024, and returned to his family in Majengo estate, Embu town, on the morning of January 6, 2025. Mwangi's safe return comes alongside the discovery of