Even though observers have long speculated that Donald Trump and Elon Musk would eventually fall out, few predicted the speed and ferocity with which their social media feud erupted. Since Musk pledged his full-throated support for the president following an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania less than a year ago, the political and business interests of […]
c was on Friday denied permission to exit from Tanzania as he tried to cross into Kenya. Lema who is a member of the Chadema party said Tanzanian authorities had put him on a “stop list” and barred him from leaving the country. The politician said he was held at the Namanga border post by […]
US President Donald Trump said “Oh it’s okay,” when asked about his very public breakup with former ally and donor Elon Musk, POLITICO reported. White House aides have, according to the outlet, also scheduled a call with Musk on Friday in the hope of diffusing the situation. Trump and Musk’s unlikely political marriage exploded in […]
A US judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from enforcing a ban the president ordered barring Harvard University from accepting international students. The order by Judge Allison Burroughs, who is based in Massachusetts, said the oldest university in the US would face “immediate and irreparable injury” if the proclamation went […]
After it was spotted in live testing by some users last week, X owner Elon Musk has now confirmed that a new version of what he’s calling “XChat” is now available to some X Premium subscribers, and coming to all paying X users this week. The new version of X DMs is built on a […]
Elon Musk dropped a bombshell accusation, claiming his former close friend Donald Trump appears in the Epstein files. The claim was part of a spectacular war of words between the world’s most powerful men, with the president claiming the Tesla boss has “Trump derangement syndrome”, and Mr Musk insisting Mr Trump only won the election […]
The College of Cardinals has resolved to convene a conclave on May 7 to elect the successor to Pope Francis, following the late pontiff’s burial at the Basilica of St Mary Major on Saturday. The decision was reached during the Fifth General Congregation of the Cardinals, held at the Sistine Chapel within Vatican City on […]
Former Deputy President launches scathing attack on regional legislators, accusing them of blind loyalty while community faces marginalization Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a blistering attack on Members of Parliament from the Mount Kenya region, branding them as “foolish” for their unconditional support of President William Ruto despite what he claims is systematic […]
ODM leader strikes conciliatory tone while demanding justice for families affected by 2023-2024 demonstrations HOMA BAY – Opposition leader Raila Odinga delivered a measured yet firm message to President William Ruto during Madaraka Day celebrations, calling for compensation to victims of anti-government protests while warning against the revival of colonial-era provincial administration. Speaking at the […]
Condemns arrest of activist Rose Njeri as betrayal of democratic values NAIROBI – Former Chief Justice David Maraga delivered a scathing critique of the Kenyan government on Sunday, declaring that the nation’s youth have “nothing to celebrate this Madaraka Day” following the controversial arrest of software developer and activist Rose Njeri. In a strongly-worded statement […]
HOMA BAY, Kenya – President William Ruto delivered a comprehensive Madaraka Day address at the newly refurbished Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County, outlining significant achievements and ambitious plans for Kenya’s economic transformation during the 62nd independence celebrations. Economic Achievements Take Center Stage Speaking to thousands of Kenyans at the lakeside venue, President Ruto […]
KCSE candidates now have until June 7 to review and update their university and college course selections, following the reopening of the second and final revision window for 2025 placements by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). In a notice, the placement agency urged all eligible 2024 KCSE candidates to log in […]