A prominent ODM parliamentarian has called for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to be banned from operating in Kenya following the release of a documentary that alleges security forces killed protesters during last year’s Finance Bill demonstrations. Homa Bay Town MP George Kaluma issued a strong statement on social media demanding that “relevant agencies of […]
A new investigation by the BBC has linked Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers to acts of brutality during the anti-government protests on June 25 last year, where demonstrators stormed the Parliament Buildings. Blood Parliament, the BBC documentary alleges that aside from police officers, there were other shooters, possibly drawn from KDF, particularly the Kenya Army, […]
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have launched a probe into three customs officers suspected of involvement in an illegal attempt to smuggle 50 kilograms of gold bars to Dubai without the knowledge or consent of the rightful owner. According to a police source close to the ongoing investigations, the 50kg consignment was […]
A Nairobi shooting incident involving Homa Bay County Assembly Member Vickins Bondo has raised alarming questions, coming just months after the controversial death of his father, Chief Inspector Nicholas Aguk Oballa, in what appears to be a series of troubling incidents affecting the family. According to police sources, Bondo sought treatment at Coptic Hospital on […]
A Kenyan political blogger and former aide to Dr. Evans Kidero has been arrested on cyberbullying charges following social media posts critical of his former employer’s management of a state corporation, according to court documents obtained by this publication. Omondi Nyangla, along with fellow blogger Benjamin Ogana, faces charges under Kenya’s Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes […]
In a shocking development that has rocked the quiet neighborhood of Kitengela, a woman lost her life shortly after an intimate encounter with her boyfriend, a Kenya Defence Forces officer stationed at Kahawa Garrison. The incident occurred late Saturday night at Mary Hill Apartments in Kitengela, where the couple had retreated for what should have […]
In global diplomacy, the Pope’s dual role as both spiritual leader of the Catholic Church and head of state of Vatican City creates unique responsibilities and relationships with nations worldwide. Recent controversy surrounding diplomatic protocols highlights how this duality is often misunderstood. The Vatican’s Sovereign Status The Pope serves as the sovereign of Vatican City […]
Managing your personal finances effectively is one of the most important skills you can develop, yet it’s one that many people struggle with. Between everyday expenses, unexpected emergencies, and long-term goals like homeownership or retirement, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, by taking small, consistent actions, you can build a strong financial foundation that supports […]
Kenya is poised to draw down the first tranche of $500 million (Sh64.8 billion) next week from its $1.5 billion (Sh194.3 billion) United Arab Emirates-backed commercial loan, as the government races to meet its external budget financing targets before the end of the fiscal year in June. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confirmed that all […]
Serious questions are emerging over President William Ruto’s decision to welcome back a Chinese steel manufacturer previously banned from operating in Kenya due to serious safety concerns, the Nation has learned. Rongtai Steel Company Limited, which was suspended by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) just three months ago for producing substandard construction materials, is […]
Serious allegations of workplace discrimination, unfair compensation practices, and mismanagement have emerged from within I&M Bank, one of Kenya’s established financial institutions, according to information provided by a current employee who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation. The whistleblower, who claims to have worked at the bank’s head office for over eight years, describes a […]
By Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria Kenya is inching closer to universal access to electricity with each new connection. The country is nearing the 10 millionth customer with the cumulative number of grid-connected customers standing at over 9.8 million as at December 2024, according to the Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report. Part of the call to ensure […]
