Deputy President Kindiki reappears after missing from public events

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has addressed growing speculation regarding his absence from key national and public events, asserting that his recent time away is simply due to a brief holiday rather than any fallout with President William Ruto. Since the end of last year, Kindiki has been noticeably absent from several

Natembeya Responds to Ichung’wah’s allegations over deaths and abductions

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has firmly rebutted claims made by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, who linked him to deaths and abductions during his time as Rift Valley Regional Commissioner in the previous administration. In a strongly worded statement released on Friday evening, Natembeya condemned Ichung'wah's verbal attacks as

KNCHR chairperson Roseline Odhiambo Odede passes Away

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has announced the passing of its Chairperson, Roseline Odhiambo Odede, following a brief illness. In a statement released by KNCHR Vice Chairperson Dr. Raymond Nyeris, the commission conveyed its profound sorrow, describing Ms. Odede’s death as a significant loss to both the human

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits northern Ethiopia amid Volcanic eruption

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck northern Ethiopia on Friday, coinciding with a volcanic eruption following months of heightened seismic activity, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and local media reports. The EMSC indicated that the earthquake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles), was centered about

Mike Johnson retains House Speaker position amidst tight vote

Republican Mike Johnson has narrowly retained his position as House Speaker in a dramatic vote that signals the beginning of complete Republican control in Washington. Johnson faced a razor-thin margin, able to lose only two votes due to the slim majority Republicans hold in Congress. Despite the close call, he

South Korean authorities halt President Yoon Suk-yeol after standoff

South Korean authorities have suspended their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol following an hours-long standoff with his security team at his residence in central Seoul. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) announced on Friday that it was forced to halt its efforts to detain Yoon over

Police arrest stone-wielding suspect on Nairobi’s Southern Bypass

In a swift response to a series of robbery incidents targeting motorists on the Southern Bypass, a coordinated effort by the Regional Criminal Investigations Officer and officers from DCI Lang'ata and DCI Dagoretti has led to the arrest of a suspect identified as Martin Otieno. The initiative involved increased patrols in

US Surgeon General warns about alcohol’s cancer risks

In an unprecedented advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a warning about the significant cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption. He emphasized that alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer, responsible for around 100,000 cases and 20,000 cancer-related deaths annually in the United States. This warning