Journalist Francis Gachuri appointed to Interior Ministry job

Royal Media Services journalist Francis Gachuri has been appointed the head of communications at the Ministry of Interior and National Administration Republic of Kenya. As a result, Gachuri announced his exit from Royal Media Services where he has plied his trade for the last 16 years in an emotional farewell to

Eric Omondi arrested again while distributing flour

Barely a week after his release, comedian Eric Omondi was again arrested at City Stadium where he was supposed to distribute maize flour to Kenyans grappling with the high cost of living. The comedian had invited everyone, who plans to accompany him to State House, to receive unga. "Wakenya

Buhari congratulates President-Elect Bola Tinubu

Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari heartily congratulates the winner of the (2023) Presidential Election, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Reacting to the results just announced, President Buhari said: “I congratulate His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory. Elected by the people, he is

Former Vice President Moody Awori is Not dead says family

Former VP Moody Awori is alive and kicking, his family has confirmed. Moody, 94, was Kenya's 9th Vice President and is associated with Prison Reforms. This follows rumours which were doing rounds on social media claiming he was no more. Moody Awori served Kenya as a member of parliament, assistant

Plan International to move its global headquarters from London to Nairobi

The Cabinet on 28th February has approved the granting of Host Country Status to Plan International. This was announced in a cabinet memo after the cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at Statehouse Nairobi. "IN RECOGNITION OF the improved business environment, and in affirmation of our place of esteem

Ruto calls for total adherence to the constitution

President William Ruto has asked public servants to submit to the dictates of the Constitution. He said extra-constitutional persuasions undermine the spirit and the letter of the Constitution. The President said public servants must be professional and apolitical while discharging their mandate. He spoke on Monday at State House, Nairobi, when he received

US donates USD16B to Kenya’s drought relief

Rachel Ruto welcoming Jill Biden.

The United States government has donated at least 16 billion shillings in support of Kenya's drought relief efforts. This was announced by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) who said the funds will help meet the urgent needs for approximately 1.3 million people across Kenya. The additional food assistance to Kenya

China Square sparks trade controversy in Kenya

China Square, a Chinese-owned supermarket in Nairobi has been trending in the last few days after Kenyan traders complained that it was was driving them out of business with low-priced goods. The Chinese mall which opened on January 29 is offering a range of household items, from kitchenware to furniture and