NAIVASHA, Nakuru County — Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his criticism of President William Ruto’s administration as he addressed residents in Naivasha on Saturday. Gachagua’s appearance in Naivasha comes a day after his convoy was attacked during his political tour…
Seven Killed, Over 30 Injured in Makueni Matatu Crash
MAKUENI, Kenya — Seven people have died while more than 30 others sustained serious injuries after a matatu carrying about 50 passengers crashed in Makueni County on Friday night. At the time of the initial response, emergency teams were still carrying out rescue and scene-clearance operations, making it difficult to…
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale’s Wife Gloria Dies After Heart Attack
KAKAMEGA, Kenya — Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale is mourning the death of his wife, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, who died suddenly on Saturday morning after suffering a heart attack. The Senator confirmed the death in a statement, describing the loss of his wife as a devastating blow to his family and…
MONTHLY STIPEND FOR VILLAGE ELDERS AS GOVERNMENT STRENGTHENS GRASSROOTS ADMINISTRATION
Village elders across the country will receive a monthly stipend of KSh 3,000 starting today, President William Ruto has announced. “Starting today, every village elder will be paid a monthly stipend of KSh 3,000,” the President announced. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during an engagement with village elders drawn from…
IEBC Dismisses Claims of Proposed Ban on Election Livestreaming
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that it plans to ban the livestreaming of election activities, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement, the electoral commission clarified that it has neither proposed nor approved any regulation seeking to…
MPs Want Former NYS Officials Pursued Over Lost Millions
The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture has directed the Inspector General of Police and the State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC) to pursue former National Youth Service (NYS) managers and board members over millions of shillings allegedly lost during their tenure. The committee, chaired by…
ALL POLICE OFFICERS TRANSFEREED IN KERINGET AS MURKOMEN ORDERS INTENSIFIED OPERATION AGAINST DRUGS
By MINA Media Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the immediate transfer of all police officers at Keringet Police Station in Nakuru County as part of renewed efforts to combat drug and substance abuse in the area. Speaking during a public baraza in Keringet, the CS directed…
Murkomen Dismisses Gachagua’a Attacks, Insists Kenya Safer than Ever
By MINA Media Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed attacks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, saying the IG is up to the task and continues to enjoy the confidence of Kenyans. “There is no pending impeachment against you. It means that, as…
Wajir Woman Rep Fatuma Jehow Heckled During Public Event as 2027 Political Activity Gains Momentum
WAJIR – Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Jehow was on Monday heckled by a section of residents during what has been reported as her first public appearance since winning the seat in the 2022 General Election. The incident unfolded as Jehow addressed members of the public, with some residents interrupting her…
Alleged Hackers Demand Sh41 Million Ransom After State House Website Defaced
NAIROBI, July 18 – The official State House website was allegedly compromised in a suspected cyberattack, with its homepage replaced by messages targeting President William Ruto and a demand for a Bitcoin ransom estimated at about Sh41 million. Visitors to the official presidential website, president.go.ke, reportedly found that the usual…