National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has prohibited all parliamentary committees from holding meetings in hotels due to the government’s recent austerity measures. Starting Monday, the National Assembly committees will meet to review the supplementary estimates and appropriations needed to implement the revised budget after the rejection of the Finance Bill, 2024. In a communication dated…
Actress Shannen Doherty, best known for roles in hit TV shows like Beverly Hills 90210 and Charmed, died on Saturday from cancer at 53. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty,” her publicist, Leslie Sloane, said in a statement. “The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was…
Police officers at Kware Police Station, located a few meters from the dumpsite where authorities have recovered several bodies since Friday, have been transferred immediately as investigations into the shocking discovery continue. Acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja announced this on Sunday during a joint press briefing with Directorate of Criminal Investigations head Mohamed…
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Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has unveiled three water projects in Kikumbulyu North Ward, set to benefit approximately 111,000 people at a cost of over Ksh 77 million. In Kiaoni, Mutula inspected the extension of the Makaani-Kiaoni water pipeline by 4.4 kilometres, which included the rehabilitation of the Kiaoni Water kiosk, the elevation of a…
The Rwandan community living in Kenya on Sunday turned out in large numbers at polling stations in Nairobi and Mombasa to vote for Rwanda’s next president and members of parliament. The diaspora elections were held a day ahead of those in the capital, Kigali, where voters will choose on Monday who will lead the country…
By JULIUS BARIGABA As Somalia moves towards African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) exiting the country and ushering in another foreign force on its shores, security experts say financial reasons and political expediency are to blame for the short transition timelines. As a result, they say Somalia’s push to be the architect of its…
Crooks is alleged to have opened fire while the former US president was addressing a crowd in Butler, Pennsylvania, leaving one audience member dead and two others badly hurt. The 20-year-old was shot dead at the scene by a Secret Service sniper, officials said. Thomas Crooks had not been carrying ID, so investigators used DNA…
Over 23,000 runners are expected to participate in this year’s Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon scheduled 27th October 2024. According to Peter Gitau, the chairperson local organizing committee, this year’s race is expected to bring together the largest number of runners ever since its inception over two decades ago. Speaking at Tatu City in Ruiru,…
The Waste and Environment Management Association of Kenya (WEMAK), which represents waste service providers, has voiced strong opposition to the National Environment Management Authority’s (NEMA) recent ban on plastic garbage bags for organic waste. NEMA issued this directive on April 8, requiring that all organic waste from households and institutions be placed in 100 percent…
The High Court has declined to temporarily suspend sections of the Affordable Housing Act, including the collection of the levy, citing public interest in allowing the law to continue until the petitions are resolved. A three-judge bench underscored that laws enacted by Parliament are presumed constitutional, and unless there is clear evidence of rights violations,…
Home NEWS Local News Kware Police Station officers moved as probe begins The Acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has moved officers from Kware Police Station to ensure a fair and balanced investigation. More to follow…… …
Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024. The suspected shooter who wounded Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally is dead, US media…
A court in Eldoret has released on bond 16 youths charged with stealing goods worth Kes.78 million from Timba XO Club, associated with Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, during the recent Finance Bill protests. The stolen goods, including alcohol, allegedly totalled Kes.78 million, while the malicious property damage was valued at over Kes.80 million. The youths…
Safaricom PLC has announced scheduled maintenance that is set to affect some of its services on Sunday, July 14, through to Monday, July 15, 2024. In a statement released on Saturday, July 13, 2024, the telecommunication company detailed the planned activities and the impact they will have on its customers. In the notice, the company…