IMF Sanctions on William Ruto's Refusal to Sign Finance Bill, US Ambassador Reveals

President William Ruto withdrew the 2024 Finance Bill in June after bowing to pressure from protesters The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expressed its concern following the protests organized by Kenyan youth US Ambassador Meg Whitman revealed that the Bretton Woods institution suspended its June disbursement to Kenya following the move Kenya failed to receive a…

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‘Where’s the flaw?’- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone on overcoming doubts about her ‘Mr. Perfect’

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, in her book, shares overcoming fears, faith’s role and love’s triumph in her journey with Andre. Sometimes falling in love becomes a journey of faith, courage, and overcoming fears—and for Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, this journey was as heart-stirring as it was challenging. While her love story with former NFL player Andre…

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Death toll in Kakamega road accident rises to 13

The death toll in the River Yala’s Iguhu Bridge accident on the Kisumu-Kakamega highway that occurred Wednesday evening has risen to 13. Kakamega Governor Fernandez Barasa said three more people succumbed to their injuries this morning, raising the number of casualties from yesterday’s 10 to 13 people. He said six people are still admitted at…

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Ruto directs CEOs to urgently comply with e-Citizen platform or face dismissal

President William Ruto has instructed the Chief Executive Officers of over 30 government agencies to join the e-Citizen platform within one week or resign. During the first anniversary celebration of the e-Citizen Directorate at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, the President also requested a list of organizations that continue to use alternative revenue…

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Morara celebrates going 3 months without begging for money online

Political activist and government accountability advocate Morara Kebaso is celebrating going for three months without asking for money online. Taking to his official X account on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Morara asked Kenyans to join him in the celebrations. A screenshot of Morara Kebaso’s statement. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital from a statement shared by @MoraraKebasoSnr…

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Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, Hamas says

By REUTERS Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of the morning in Iran, the Palestinian militant group said on Wednesday, drawing fears of wider escalation in a region shaken by Israel’s war in Gaza and a worsening conflict in Lebanon. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirmed the death of Haniyeh, hours after he attended a swearing in ceremony for…

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‘Black people don’t pole vault’

Emmanouli Karalis gives insight about the early struggles he experienced to get his pole vault career to the level it is now. Paris Olympic pole vault bronze medallist Emmanouil ‘Manolo’ Karalis has revealed the early barriers he faced in his career that have derailed his development. While his progress has seen him soar, Emmanouli Karalis…

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