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Mother’s Love and Sacrifice: Homa Bay Woman Pays School Fees with Chickens
In a compelling display of a mother’s determination to educate her children, a woman in Homa Bay County has turned to livestock in a desperate bid to settle a long-standing school fees balance. Consolata Aoko Oduya, a resident of Karachuonyo, showed up at Adiedo Mixed Secondary School carrying six chickens each valued at Sh1,000 as…
Russia Found Responsible for Downing of MH17: A Landmark UN Ruling
In a historic decision more than a decade in the making, the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has ruled that Russia is responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014, which killed all 298 people on board. What Happened to MH17? On July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was…
How Homa Bay County Deputy Governor Joseph Oyugi Magwanga Survived an Assassination
On the night of Sunday, May 11, 2025, Homa Bay County Deputy Governor Joseph Oyugi Magwanga narrowly escaped an assassination attempt, just days after the shocking assassination of Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Were. This close call for Magwanga has sent shockwaves through the region, especially following the tragic death of MP Were, who was…
State House Renovation: Frustrations with the recently completed State House renovations
“The problem is that some of us will never be presidents. Otherwise, ningebomoa hii nyumba ya Kasongo immediately baada ya kuweka Biblia chini.” ~ Odhiambo Levin Opiyo Lavin’s viral statement echoes the sentiment of many Kenyans who have been vocal about their frustration with the recently completed State House renovations. The iconic historical and cultural…
Drama at KICC: Over 40 MPs Locked Out Over KSh 50 Million Rent Arrears
A standoff between Parliament and the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) has taken a dramatic turn after more than 40 Members of Parliament (MPs) and support staff were locked out of their offices due to over KSh 50 million in unpaid rent. Who Was Affected? Among those caught up in the closure were several high-profile…
Two Belgians Fined KSh 1M Each for Smuggling Exotic Ants in Kenya
Kenyan court fines two Belgian nationals KSh 1 million each or one year in prison after pleading guilty to smuggling ants in a sophisticated wildlife trafficking operation. Belgians Fined for Smuggling Exotic Ants A Kenyan court has slapped two Belgian nationals, Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx, with a fine of KSh 1 million each or…
Government Strongly Condemns Shoe-Throwing Incident Targeting President Ruto in Migori
In a disturbing turn of events, during a public rally in Kehancha, Migori County, a shoe was thrown at President William Ruto, prompting immediate government reactions and sparking a national conversation about respect for leadership. The incident occurred Sunday evening while the Head of State addressed a crowd. Footage shared widely on social media captured…
ELDAMA RAVINE: The Disappearance of 20-Year-Old Dancan Kipkurui Sparks Concern Among Family and Friends
The small community of Eldama Ravine is gripped by worry following the unexplained disappearance of 20-year-old Dancan Kipkurui, who went missing under troubling circumstances. According to reports, Dancan had been in a relationship with 22-year-old Hildah Jepchirchir for the past two months. Last Saturday, during a visit to Hildah’s home, tensions flared after she expressed…
A Nation Mourns: The Final Journey of Major Paul Njoroge Ndung’u
The somber silence at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport was broken only by the steady, synchronized steps of military pallbearers. Draped in the national flag, the casket bearing the remains of Major Paul Njoroge Ndung’u—one of Kenya’s brave sons—arrived home from the Central African Republic (CAR), marking the final journey of a hero who gave his…
President Ruto Reshuffles Cabinet
President William Ruto has announced a Cabinet reshuffle that includes new nominations and reassignments within key government ministries. The changes, made by Article 152 of the Constitution, aim to boost governance and align leadership with the country’s socio-economic transformation agenda. New Cabinet Nominations President Ruto has nominated two individuals to join his Cabinet, pending parliamentary…