Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has firmly stated that the government will not provide compensation to Kenyans recruited for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War, deeming their enlistment illegal and unauthorized by the state.During an interview with a local television station on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Mudavadi clarified that the government's involvement
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Ruto Intensifies Western Kenya Campaign Ahead of 2027 Elections
President William Ruto finds himself navigating a complex political landscape as he intensifies his efforts to garner support in Western Kenya, a region that has emerged as a critical battleground ahead of the 2027 elections.His recent tour of the influential counties of Busia, Bungoma, Kakamega, and Vihiga illustrates a strategic
Off-Duty Police Officer Lynched in Nairobi as Mob Justice Cases Rise
An off-duty police officer from the Quick Response Unit (QRU) in Garissa County tragically became one of the victims in a mob justice incident in Nairobi’s Eastlands area.The rise in mob lynching cases continues to pose a significant challenge, despite ongoing efforts to combat this issue.Authorities at Mowlem Police Station
Drones, Hit US Embassy in Baghdad Amid Escalating Tensions
Drones and rockets have targeted the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, marking what officials describe as "the most intense assault" since the onset of attacks.The United Arab Emirates has reopened its airspace after previously closing it in response to missile and drone threats from Iran.U.S. President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with
Wamuchomba Demands Apology from Karungo wa Thangwa Over Funeral Remarks
Githunguru MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has called for a public apology from Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thangwa following controversial remarks made during the senator's mother's burial. Wamuchomba accused him of spreading false claims and politicizing the funeral.In a pointed public letter to Senator wa Thangwa, Wamuchomba explained that she had initially
4 Dead in Shauri Moyo Building Collapse During Nairobi River Demolition
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has confirmed the tragic loss of four lives following a building collapse in Blue Estate, Shauri Moyo, Kamukunji Sub-County, on Monday, March 16, 2026.In a recent update shared on X, the ministry reported that the collapse occurred during an attempted demolition along the
Trump Faces Domestic Backlash Over Iran War Decisions
No recent U.S. president has entered a military conflict with as little public support as Donald Trump has for the ongoing Iran war. Unlike interventions such as Barack Obama’s 2011 Libyan campaign, which began with 60% public approval, polls indicate clear majorities of Americans oppose the strikes on Iran. Analysts
President Ruto Reappoints Nyabundi KNEC Non-Executive Chair
Prof Julius Nyabundi has been reappointed for a second four-year term as the non-executive chairperson of the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), President Ruto announced in a gazette notice on Friday. The renewal takes effect from March 13, reinforcing continuity in the strategic leadership of the examination body. Nyabundi is a
IEBC Sets May 14 Date for Emurua Dikirr By-Election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced May 14 as the date for the by-election in the Emurua Dikirr constituency. This decision paves the way for a significant political contest to fill the seat left vacant by the passing of long-serving MP Johanna Ng’eno.Ng’eno, who was 53, tragically
Kenyan Fligt Diverts to Moroni After Runway Closure in Mayotte
On March 15, 2026, Kenya Airways flight KQ254, en route from Nairobi to Dzaoudzi in Mayotte, successfully diverted to Moroni in the Comoros due to the closure of the runway at Dzaoudzi Airport.Airport authorities closed the runway after a disabled third-party aircraft obstructed it, hindering any landings. The flight crew