Nakuru County residents have submitted a petition to the county assembly, calling for an urgent investigation into the prolonged absence of Governor Susan Kihika. The petition, which gathered over 2,000 signatures, was presented on Thursday, granting the assembly a two-week timeframe to uncover the reasons behind the governor's absence from
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Teacher assaulted by Principal in Nyamira County
A troubling incident has emerged from Nyamira County, where a teacher is recovering in a hospital in Ikonge following an alleged assault by the school principal. Vincent Onyancha reported that he was attacked for arriving late to school. Onyancha recounted the shocking event, stating, "I was a bit late to class
25 hospitalized in Bomet after consuming dead cow meat
Twenty-five individuals, including both children and adults, have been hospitalized in the Masindoni area of Chepalungu, Bomet County, after consuming meat from a dead cow. According to Bomet County Police Commandant Edward Imbwaga, the cow, which belonged to a local resident, had been sick for two weeks before it died. A
Prof. PLO Lumumba launches NiaBuntu Martial Arts
In a world where martial arts are often associated with Asian traditions, two Kenyan luminaries—Professor PLO Lumumba and Master Edwin Aketch Rangala—have pioneered a uniquely African martial art form known as NiaBuntu. Translating to “willing to do good,” NiaBuntu is a fusion of Kenpo, Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Kung Fu, and other
Wafula Chebukati Critically ill in ICU at Nairobi Hospital
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati is reported to be in critical condition and is currently receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital. He has been hospitalized for nearly a week, with sources indicating he is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). While the exact nature of his
Museveni Gvt. Urges Fired USAID employees to work for free in Uganda
In a significant development for the health sector in Uganda, the government has announced the suspension of operations supported by the United States due to an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump. In a letter dated January 30, 2025, Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry
Veteran Media Personality Leonard Mambo Mbotela Passes Away
Leonard Mambo Mbotela, the esteemed veteran journalist and media personality, has passed away. His daughter-in-law, Anne Mbotela, confirmed the sad news to the Star, stating that he died around 9:30 AM on Friday after a prolonged illness. Mbotela, a beloved figure in Kenyan media, was widely recognized for his influential radio
Argentina withdraws from World Health Organization
Argentina has officially declared its intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that raises concerns about the future of global public health coordination. This announcement, made on Wednesday, mirrors a similar decision made by the United States last month. Both nations are currently under far-right leadership, with
40,000 Kenyans Face Job Losses from USAID as Trump Restructures Aid Programs
Approximately 40,000 Kenyans employed through USAID-funded programs are at risk of losing their jobs following the US government’s decision to shut down overseas missions and merge USAID with the State Department. The move, part of a broader restructuring of foreign aid under the Trump administration, has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s
