Pope Francis has once again condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, following a recent outcry from an Israeli government minister regarding his comments on potential genocide against the Palestinian people. During his annual Christmas address to Catholic cardinals on Saturday, the Pope referred to airstrikes that occurred the previous day, which
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First Lady’s message as President William Ruto turns 58
First Lady Rachel Ruto shared a touching tribute to her husband, President William Ruto, as he celebrated his 58th birthday on Saturday. In a heartfelt message posted on X, she expressed her gratitude for his unwavering devotion as both a husband and a father, noting that his birthday coincides with
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi awarded Honorary Doctorate
Kapsaret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has been honored with an Honorary Doctorate in Leadership, Administration, and Management from Northwestern Christian University. The award was presented on Saturday during the university's graduation ceremony at Eldoret National Polytechnic. In a statement on X, Sudi expressed his gratitude for the recognition, highlighting the
Malaysians held in Guantanamo bay return home after 18 years
Malaysian men held at the United States military prison in Guantanamo Bay for 18 years have been returned home, Malaysia’s state news agency reports.Malaysia’s Inspector General of Police Razarudin Husain said Mohammed Farik bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir bin Lep arrived in the country late on Wednesday “in good and
DCI intercepts 13 suspects in fake cement operation
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested 13 suspects and seized eight lorries loaded with bags of siphoned and repackaged cement in a crackdown on counterfeit cement in Kenya. The operation, conducted in collaboration with officials from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), targeted hotspots in Athi
Raila Odinga attends Kabarak University graduation
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga participated in the 20th Graduation Ceremony of Kabarak University, celebrating the largest graduating class in the institution's history with 2,541 graduands. Established in 2002 by the late second President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi, Kabarak University is located in Nakuru County, approximately 20 km from Nakuru
Doctors call off strike after agreement with Government
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has announced that doctors have called off their planned strike following the signing of a new agreement with the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), the Ministry of Health, and the Council of Governors (CoG). In a statement on his X account, Kindiki emphasized
High Court declares new Education Funding Model unconstitutional
High Court Judge Chacha Mwita has ruled that Kenya's new education model fund is unconstitutional, citing discrimination against students' right to education. The court emphasized that it is the government's duty to fund public universities, and shifting this responsibility to parents violates constitutional rights and legitimate expectations. The judge highlighted that
Commuters decry traffic snarl-up on Nairobi-Nakuru highway
Motorists and passengers traveling to Western Kenya faced severe delays on Friday due to a massive traffic jam along the busy Nairobi-Nakuru highway. The gridlock began in the early hours as many commuters headed upcountry for the festive season, leading to a backlog of vehicles stretching over 50 kilometers by
Naivasha MP Jane Kihara summoned by UDA disciplinary committee
Naivasha MP Jane Kihara has been summoned to appear before the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) disciplinary committee on Tuesday, December 24, following allegations of misconduct. The summons stems from a recorded statement in which Kihara remarked, “Mi husema ile kitu ya UDA naweza nunua labda ni tissue paper… yellow toilet paper