Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was forced to flee for safety after a tear gas canister was thrown near where he was seated during a thanksgiving event for Shamata Ward MCA Gitau Njamba in Nyandarua. The event quickly descended into chaos, leaving several attendees injured and police overwhelmed by an
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Trump backs H-1B Visa program amid Immigration debate
President-elect Donald Trump has publicly supported the H-1B visa program, which brings skilled workers to the U.S., aligning himself with tech leaders Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. In an interview with the New York Post, Trump stated he "always liked" the H-1B visas and had previously hired guest workers under
179 feared dead in worst South Korean plane crash in decades
A devastating plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea has resulted in at least 179 fatalities, according to the country's fire service. The aircraft, operated by Jeju Air, was carrying 181 individuals, including 175 passengers and six crew members, returning from Bangkok, Thailand. So far only two crew
President Ruto reassigns new cabinet roles following cabinet reshuffle
As parliament gets ready to vet recently appointed cabinet secretaries, President William Ruto has reassigned cabinet roles to fill key ministerial positions. In a statement released by Head of Public Service Mr. Felix Koskei, the Head of State has assigned Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) Musalia Mudavadi, Aden Duale and
Government defends Police on abduction allegations
Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga has urged Kenyans to be vigilant and to refrain from vilifying the police amid ongoing accusations of police involvement in abductions. Speaking in a radio interview, Chidzuga emphasized the importance of reporting missing persons to the authorities rather than spreading unfounded allegations against law enforcement. "If
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji criticizes Leaders over Social Media reactions
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has called out a segment of leaders in the country for taking social media criticism too personally. He advised them to follow the example set by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, suggesting that they should consider shutting down their social media accounts to avoid online negativity. Mukunji acknowledged
Prosecutors say suspended South Korean President Yoon ordered use of force
South Korean prosecutors have accused suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol of authorizing the military to use force, including potentially firing weapons, to enter parliament during his failed attempt to impose martial law. This allegation comes from a report shared with the media, detailing Yoon's actions during the political turmoil that
Trump ssks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban ahead of Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump has requested the Supreme Court to halt a law that would either ban TikTok or force its sale just a day before his inauguration on January 20. He aims to “negotiate a resolution” to address national security concerns surrounding the popular social media platform. In a court brief
Shofco expands development initiatives in Homa Bay
Shining Hope for Communities (Shofco) is intensifying its development programs in Homa Bay County, with plans to construct safe houses aimed at combating the rising cases of gender-based violence. The ground-breaking for the first safe house is scheduled for January 2025, following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the
Parliament votes to impeach South Korea’s acting President Han Duck
South Korea's National Assembly has voted to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo, just two weeks after lawmakers impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. A total of 192 lawmakers supported the impeachment, surpassing the 151 votes required for it to pass. Han Duck-soo, who assumed the presidency following Yoon's impeachment due to his