Nairobi, Kenya: In a landmark decision, the High Court of Kenya has declared the new university funding model unconstitutional. Justice Chacha Mwita issued interim orders suspending the implementation of the Variable Scholarship and Loan Funding (VSLF) model introduced by President William Ruto. This ruling came after a petition from the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), […]
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has presided over the signing of a landmark agreement between the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU), the Ministry of Health, and the Council of Governors to avert a nationwide doctors’ strike that was set to begin on Sunday. Kindiki commended the doctors in a statement for their decision to […]
The Malaysian government says it has agreed in principle to resume the search for a passenger jet that vanished 10 years ago in one of aviation’s greatest mysteries. Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared in March 2014 while on its way to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur with 239 people on board. Efforts to locate the wreckage […]
Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, known for her bold menstrual health advocacy, has confirmed her relationship with former Ghanaian President John Kufuor according to The Nairobian. Orwoba made headlines when she wore a blood-stained suit to parliament to challenge menstrual stigma but stepped back from the public eye until recently. She reappeared during Deputy President Rigathi […]
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 20 – A middle-aged man in Nyanturago Village, Nyaribari Chache, Kisii County, killed his wife and two children before taking his own life over suspected infidelity. Witnesses reported that Charles James also injured his father and his third child during the attack late Thursday night. Neighbours alleged that James discovered his wife […]
Nairobi, Kenya – December 20, 2024 – A sophisticated scam operation has been uncovered at Hari Business Park Godown A4 on Mombasa Road, Masai Road, involving Chinese nationals and a Ghanaian named Ike Dytman. The group reportedly trains Kenyan youths to scam international victims, with current targets in Brazil and Qatar. Operating from 2 PM […]
A businessman and a lawyer accused of conspiring to defraud Agricultural Development Corporation land worth millions of shillings have failed to plead to the charges. This after Abdullahi Maalim and lawyer Nyareru David Bosire failed to appear in court on 19th December 2024. Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi deferred the plea taking for Bosire to 20th […]
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the December 4 shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in a Manhattan federal court Thursday (Dec 20), facing charges that include murder, stalking, and firearms offences. The 26-year-old man was extradited from Pennsylvania earlier in the day after being arrested at a McDonald’s restaurant last week. Legal proceedings and […]
The older brother of Paul Pogba, former Manchester United midfielder, has been sentenced to a three year jail term, two years suspended, after being convicted of attempting to extort the French footballer. Mathias Pogba, who was also fined €20,000 (£16,500), will avoid time behind bars and instead serve one year wearing an electronic bracelet. Five […]
In a major cabinet reshuffle announced on Thursday, December 19, 2024, President William Ruto has promoted Kipchumba Murkomen to the powerful position of Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, one of the most influential ministries in the Kenyan government. Murkomen, who previously served as Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, […]
Two city businessmen were on Wednesday charged before a Milimani Law Court with conspiring to steal from Afya Sacco Society Limited a sum of Sh 55 million. The two Felix Mutisya Ndoi and Silas Sila Mutaki were charged with several counts of fraud including conspiracy to steal and stealing. It is alleged that on diverse […]
The first episode of MrBeast’s highly-anticipated game show, “Beast Games”, is now available for streaming on Prime Video. YouTube creator James Donaldson, more popularly known as MrBeast, is the host of the new competition series that he claims has the largest cash prize in game show history. Per the show’s description, 1,000 contestants will fight […]
