President William Ruto has urged the East African Community (EAC) to unite in supporting former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. President Ruto emphasized that Odinga’s extensive experience, commitment to pan-African ideals, and dedication…
In Meru, a town in eastern Kenya, a lush, leafy plant sways over the landscape. Benjamin Mutembei, a Meru resident, is growing the Plectranthus barbatus plant – not for food, but to use as toilet paper. He started growing the plant in 1985.…
Dec 7 – The “brazen and targeted” killing of health insurance executive Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, outside a New York hotel this week shocked America. The reaction to the crime also exposed a simmering rage against a trillion-dollar industry.…
A faction of the Njuri Ncheke Meru Council of Elders has distanced itself from their counterparts who are backing the formation of the Gikuyu, Embu, Meru, and Akamba (GEMA) political party. Speaking at the Njuri Ncheke shrine in Ncheru, Tigania…
In 2024, the Kenyan travel landscape has reflected a dynamic mix of challenges and opportunities. Despite economic pressures like rising inflation, travel demand has persisted, driven by a desire for relaxation and discovery. Kenyan travellers, known for their tendency to…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7- President William Ruto has drummed up support for former Orange Democratic Movemiebt (ODM) leader Raila Odinga’s African Union Commission (AUC) bid stating that he is best suited to be at its helm. Ruto who spoke during…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7– President William Ruto has announced plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a move aimed at bolstering regional trade and investment. Speaking…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has emerged as the top performing Cabinet Secretary with an approval rating of 67.3 percent in a recent study by Politrack Africa. According to the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – A Modern Coast bus was on Saturday burnt to a shell after it burst into flames near the Gilgil Weigh bridge, few kilometres from where a Simba Coach bus was razed. According to Gilgil Sub-County…
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 7 – Abdi Mohamud has been appointed as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) chairperson following his vetting and approval by Members of Parliament. The appointment was made by the anti-graft agency’s chairman David Oginde through a gazette…