Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya laments how Kenyans are easily swayed amid public outrage on legislatures and state officials’ salaries. In a video shared on Instagram on Thursday, July 4, 2024, Salasya stated that Kenyans have shifted their attention from the real issues following the ongoing discussion of the salary increment of…
Detectives have arrested a suspect along Eastern bypass and recovered bhang with a street value of Ksh 600,000. The Anti-Narcotics detectives intercepted Solomon Mutuma Mutiiria who was driving towards Kiaruguru area within Ruiru Sub County and upon searching his vehicle managed to recover the bhang. “The herb that was concealed in a gunny bag in…
The Ministry of Agriculture has refuted recent reports claiming that a shipment of fertilizer donated by the Russian Government to Kenya cannot be located. On Tuesday, reports surfaced that 564 tonnes of fertilizer donated by Russia went missing in transit. In response, the Ministry, through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), clarified that the…
Nyali MP Mohamed Ali has urged Mombasa youth to avoid participating in anti-government protests, asserting that they have been taken over by individuals with heinous plans. Ali’s appeal followed a day of unprecedented chaos in Mombasa, where protests meant to be peaceful turned violent. Reports indicated that two people lost their lives, numerous others…
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) claimed it paid out Kes.368 million in excess claims due to typing errors and cannot trace where the funds went. Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu exposed leakages within the Fund, revealing that in the year to June 2023, NHIF paid Kes.814.9 million in claims, while hospitals only billed Kes.447.12 million through…
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) announced Wednesday evening that the proposed increment of salaries for all state officers has been put on halt. SRC Chairpseon Lyn Mengich, in a statement noted that the decision was arrived at after extensive talks with the National Treasury “In consultation with the National Treasury, SRC freezes the upward…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dispatched detectives to pursue gang members who have been filmed robbing Kenyans during the anti-government protests. DCI in a statement shared through social media on Tuesday, June 2, 2024, said the gang members had been recorded by concerned citizens violently robbing innocent Kenyans on the roads. Taking advantage…
The Ministry of Agriculture has refuted reports indicating that a consignment of fertilizer donated and shipped by the Russian Government to the Kenyan Government cannot be traced. In a statement through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), the Ministry says the shipment in question was handed over to NCPB, an agency that was obligated…
Seven people have been confirmed dead while four others are receiving treatment at Bondo sub county hospital after mine walls collapsed burying them alive at Lumba Village Rarieda sub county today morning. The 11am fatal incident occurred at Kasweto goldmines in North Ramba sub-location. Siaya County Police Commander…
The 24-year-old striker joins Simba after his contract with Ghana's Asante Kotoko club ended last month. He will be a valuable asset for Simba as they seek success in the Tanzanian and African competitions. Mukwala played well during his time at Kotoko, scoring over 25 goals in 65 league appearances. He impressed immediately in his…
Wawira Njiru CEO of Food for Education. Food for Education (F4E) has been named to the fourth annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, which highlights companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Time recognised F4E for its role in providing high-quality school feeding programs, ensuring millions of African children have access to a hot, affordable,…
The government, through the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, has outlined the next steps for establishing a National Multi-Sectoral Forum (NMSF) to address various grievances that sparked nationwide anti-government protests last week. In a statement, Koskei announced that the forum will encompass all national-level umbrella organizations representing youth, civil society, religious groups, and professional…
Two people have been confirmed dead after being involved in a grisly accident along Homa Bay-Rodi Road. The two, a motorcycle rider and his pillion passenger, died on the spot after being involved in a head-on collision with an oncoming trailer in the Kogwe area within Homa Bay Town Constituency. The two men were riding…
Janet (not her real name) never knew that fate and destiny had conspired to throw her a twisted ephialtes her way, one that only hell could inspire. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] For Janet (not her real name), one sunny day in January 2018, was just like any other. With Form One admissions underway, the rush to…
The family of Joshua Okayo, the president of the Kenya School of Law (KSL) student governing council, disclosed his condition after his abductors released him. Joshua was found alive near Maragua River in Murang’a County following his abduction during anti-Finance Bill demonstrations on Wednesday, June 26. Speaking to the press, a family member revealed that…