Kameme presenter Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki has shared her journey of resilience that has seen her through her poignant journey from the hospital bed to hope. Speaking to journalists on Friday, July 19, 2024, Catherine recounted the events that marked a turning point as she found herself in the line of fire while covering the Nakuru…
The government of Kenya on Wednesday wrote to the Ford Foundation over the possible involvement of some of the organizations receiving its financial backing in recent anti-government protests in the country. In the letter, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr. Korir Sing’Oei raised the issue of violent protests that have recently rocked the country resulting in…
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has decided to freeze salary reviews for all public officers during the 2024/25 Financial Year, citing fiscal constraints and budget cuts resulting from the withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024. In a statement to media houses, SRC announced, “We have deferred the implementation of the salary review for all…
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has shortlisted eight candidates for the positions of deputy inspector general in the administration police service and the deputy inspector general in the Kenya police service. The commission settled on the eight following an internal vetting of some 38 individuals who applied for the positions including former administration police…
Smartphone manufacturer Human Mobile Devices (HMD) Global Thursday announced the launch of a new mobile phone device christened HMD Skyline. The company, which has built a reputation for producing environmentally conscious technology products since its foray into mobile phone manufacturing in 2016, aims to ‘bring back the human element’ to smartphones with its latest product…
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has appealed to Kenya’s youth to be careful not to thrust the country down the path of destruction in their push for better governance. “As we reform, as we put corrective measures in place, going forward, our key anchor must be peace and stability so that that environment can be…
Renowned Kenyan journalist Mashirima Kapombe in an interesting turn of events has found herself in an unexpected situation after her phone number was leaked to the public. In a post shared on her X account on July 18, 2024, Mashirima spoke out shortly after the incident, and shared her experience, revealing that the aftermath was…
The Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) has opened an office in Meru County, bringing to seven the number of regional centers where the public can be assisted. Commission’s chairperson Florence Kajuju disclosed that the decision to establish a branch in Meru County was informed by an increase in grievances raised by residents in the county…
Crowd mill at Kware dumpsite where bodies wrapped in sacks were retrieved. [File, Standard] Over the past week, a mystery has surrounded the rising number of missing persons, particularly women, who have seemingly disappeared without a trace. The latest is Wilkister Ososo, a 27-year-old hawker who was reported missing on June 19 in Mukuru Kwa…
The Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board has issued a warning about fake Ozempic Pens circulating in the market following an alert from Interpol. The board explained in a statement that it received an alert from Interpol concerning pens used to treat type 1 and 2 diabetes that had been falsely labeled. Additionally, the board indicated…
Mediamax journalist Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki recounted the moments preceding an incident where she was shot four times at close range while covering protests in Nakuru. Speaking to a local TV station, Wanjeri, who is currently recuperating at a hospital in Nakuru County said this was not the first time police officers were targeting her. “This…
By NATION AFRICA Kenya’s veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho has Wednesday morning been freed after a violent arrest by armed policemen. Mr Gaitho was seized while leaving his home in Karen and bundled into a waiting Probox. The Nation columnist was with his son at the time of the incident. A short video shows three uniformed…
Renowned musician and filmmaker Bahati has called upon Kenyans to come together and support one another in fostering the growth of the film industry. As seen on his Instagram post on Thursday, July 18, 2024, Bahati emphasised the importance of collective effort and highlighted the need for solidarity to propel the local entertainment sector to…
Political assassinations in the United States have a long and disturbing history. The attempted assassination of Donald Trump, who narrowly escaped death when a bullet grazed his right ear while he was speaking at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, highlights the danger of those seeking votes in a country whose constitution guarantees citizens…