Mama Ida Betty Odinga has officially accepted her nomination as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).During a dedication ceremony at the Pefa Church on Thika Road on Sunday, January 25, 2026, Canon Dr. Ida Odinga expressed her gratitude for the nomination, describing it as an honor.
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Russian Ballet Makes Historic Nairobi Stage Debut
Nairobi witnesses a landmark cultural moment as a Russian ballet troupe performs in Kenya for the first time, marking a new chapter in cultural ties between the two nations. The performance takes place at the Kenya National Theatre, drawing a diverse audience and generating strong public interest. Opening the evening, Russian
Ida Odinga Explains Why She Accepted Ruto’s Job
Ida Betty Odinga says she has accepted President William Ruto’s nomination as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) because she sees it as both an honour and an opportunity to continue serving the nation on a global stage. The nomination, announced by President Ruto
Tear Gas Disrupts Gachagua’s Church Service in Othaya, Leaders Condemn Attack
Nyeri, Kenya — A Sunday church service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was thrown into chaos after an unidentified individual allegedly hurled a tear gas canister into the Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County at around 11 a.m. The incident halted the service and reportedly damaged several vehicles
Gold’s Frenzy, Silver’s Surge: Precious Metals Strain Türkiye’s Traditional Markets
ISTANBUL – In the shadowed lanes of Istanbul’s historic Grand Bazaar, where the clink of gold and silver has echoed for centuries, a tense silence is falling. As global prices for precious metals skyrocket, Türkiye’s domestic market is buckling under the weight of record costs, paralyzing production, altering centuries-old trade patterns,
ODM Leaders Dismiss Claims of Coalition Between Raila and Ruto
Leaders of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have dismissed claims that the recent broad-based engagement between party leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto amounted to the formation of a political coalition.Speaking on Sunday during a church service at PAG Church in Kawangware, the leaders maintained that the talks were
What to Watch in 2026: The Next Phase of Mobile Transformation
Mobile technology has already reshaped how people communicate, work, shop, and access information. By 2026, the conversation is shifting. The focus is no longer just on new devices, but on how mobile systems quietly become the backbone of daily life, business, and public services. One key trend to watch is the
Unresolved Dismissal: Kirinyaga Assistant Chief Still Awaiting Recall
An Assistant Chief in Kirinyaga County who was dismissed following an order linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua remains out of office months later, raising questions over administrative fairness and the rule of law within the national government structure.The officer was reportedly removed from service after being accused of
