February 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 24 -Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and contractor Charles Chege have applied for bond pending appeal after their conviction and sentencing in a corruption case. Through lawyers Samson Nyamberi, Danstan Omari, and John Swaka, Waititu told Justice Ruth Njuguna that their appeal has a high chance of success and urged the court […]

The Sudanese army says it has broken a near two-year siege imposed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the key southern state capital of el-Obeid. The breakthrough came hours after the RSF signed a political charter in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, to establish a breakaway government in areas under its control. The RSF […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 26—The Kenyan police officer who succumbed to injuries sustained in a gun battle with Haitian gangs has been identified as Police Constable Samuel Kitwai. Kitwai, 26, became the first officer to die in the line of duty under the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS). The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed on […]

NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 24 – Former KTN News anchor Njoroge Mwaura is dead. The veteran journalist, known for his eloquence and insightful reporting, passed away at a Nairobi hospital following complications arising from surgery, leaving a legacy in Kenya’s media industry. Mwaura’s career in journalism spanned several years, during which he became a household name […]

MOMBASA, Kenya, Feb 24 – President William Ruto has commended Kenyans for their unity of purpose and support for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s candidature for the African Union Commission chairperson bid.  Although Odinga lost the seat to Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, the President heaped praise on him, saying his campaign inspired hope and passion […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 24 – Environment Cabinet Aden Duale has welcomed the government’s move to cover import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) on dates being imported for Iftar. According to Duale, this initiative underscores the administration’s dedication to fostering religious inclusivity and national unity. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to President William Ruto for […]

Why Justice Njoki Ndungu is Trending: Latest Updates Justice Njoki Ndungu, a formidable figure in Kenya’s legal landscape, has recently captured attention with her bold strategic move to secure her position on the Supreme Court bench. Renowned for her unwavering commitment to upholding justice and the rule of law, Justice Ndungu’s latest actions have sparked […]

NAKURU, Kenya, Feb 24 – Women in Baringo County and rural parts of the vast Nakuru County have been urged to embrace hospital delivery as a way of reducing maternal mortality. Dandelion Africa Executive Director and Founder, Wendo Sahar said it was unfortunate that, in this day and age, women were still delivering in unhygienic […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 24 – Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairperson (IEBC) the late Wafula Chebukati died due to brain cancer diagnosed in April 2023. The Family Spokesperson Eric Nyongesa disclosed that Chebukati had two succefull surgeries that removed the tumors on his brain. Ngongessa however said Chebukati’s situation had deterioted with a third […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 24 – Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati will be buried on March 8 at his Kitale farm. The announcement was made by his family on Monday while outlining plans for his funeral. Speaking during a press conference, family Spokesman Eric Nyongesa stated that he suffered a cardiac […]