Cardiologist Dr. Daniel Gikonyo has taken the witness stand in court to provide testimony regarding the medical condition of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his impeachment proceedings in 2024.Dr. Gikonyo, who submitted an affidavit on behalf of Gachagua’s legal team, is now facing questioning from lawyers representing various parties
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Ruto Calls for Equal Africa-France Partnership at Nairobi Summit
President William Ruto has called for a win-win partnership between Africa and France built on mutual respect and shared responsibility.The President said the Africa Forward Summit presents a unique opportunity for Africa and France to forge a forward-looking partnership that delivers shared progress while advancing Africa’s long-term economic transformation.He said
Tuju Declares Support for Linda Mwananchi Movement
Former Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju has publicly declared his support for the Linda Mwananchi movement, signaling a new political direction as the country gradually shifts focus toward the 2027 General Election. In a statement posted on his X account, Tuju said he had been receiving numerous questions from Kenyans
Arati Declares Matiang’i “His Project” Ahead of 2027 Race
ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati has publicly declared his support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i ahead of the 2027 General Election, describing the former CS as “his project.” Speaking on Friday during a condolence gathering for Richard Onyonka following the death of his mother, Teresia Nyaboke, Arati said
Putin Signals Possible End to Ukraine War, Open to Meeting Zelensky Abroad
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that the war between Russia and Ukraine could be nearing its conclusion, while also indicating for the first time that he would be willing to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky outside Russia under certain conditions. Speaking after Saturday’s Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Putin
Likoni Ferry Rescue as Coast Guard Saves Man After Jump
A speedy intervention by the Kenya Coast Guard Service successfully rescued a man who jumped overboard from a ferry in the Likoni Channel on Saturday evening.The dramatic rescue unfolded at Mombasa's bustling crossing point, where Coast Guard officers from the Kilindini Station collaborated with bystanders to retrieve the man
Kiganjo Police College Dismisses 54 Recruits Over Fraud, Discipline and Health Issues
Kiganjo Police College in Nyeri County dismissed 54 police recruits due to various violations discovered during their training. The infractions included submitting falsified academic certificates, pregnancy-related issues, prior criminal records, and breaches of discipline. Commandant Munga Nyale confirmed the dismissals, emphasizing that this action reflects a rigorous commitment to uphold
Kanini Kega’s Mother is Dead, Gachagua Sends Condolences
Kenya, US Strengthen Partnership on Disease Surveillance and Health Security
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Kenya’s healthcare sector through increased investments in disease surveillance, HIV treatment, malaria control, and emergency response systems. Speaking during the inaugural Kenya Health Security Convention held in Mombasa on Tuesday, Dr Naomi Lucchi, the Acting Program Director for the CDC Kenya Division
The Enigma of Dr. Roselyn Akombe: A Global Peacebuilder’s Journey to the Polygamous Heartland
In the rarefied corridors of the United Nations headquarters in New York, Dr. Roselyn Akombe is a force of nature. She holds a doctorate from Rutgers, commands multi-million dollar peacebuilding strategies, and advises nations on conflict resolution. At 47, she is a former Kenyan election commissioner who stared down institutional