NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 18 – The Office of Deputy President has borne the brunt of the budgetary cuts following a 50 percent slash of the entire budget with the docket allocated Sh2.7 billion in the revised budget. Principal Administrative Secretary…
The Kenya Editors’ Guild has expressed deep concern over reports of intimidation and threats against journalists, specifically those working for Royal Media Services. “These threats, disseminated through fliers on social media, are particularly alarming during a period of protests where…
Social media influencer Francis Gaitho has been charged with spreading false information alleging that the DCI wrongly arrested a person as the prime suspect in the Kware killings. Francis Nganga Gaitho stands accused of intentionally publishing false information on July…
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 18 — Three in four Kenyans polled in an opinion survey conducted by Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) say police used excessive force during the Gen Z-led protests triggered by the Finance Bill 2024. The pollster…
A video has surfaced showing journalist Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki assisting a police officer affected by tear gas moments before she was shot and injured. In footage reviewed by Mpasho, Kariuki, who was wearing a press jacket, is seen handing a…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 18 – The Kenya Editors’ Guild wants the government to provide security to media houses following recent attacks during the ongoing youth led protests. KEG President Zubeidah Kananu in a statement asserted that she was concerned about…
Well-established Kenyan artist Bien Aime openly criticized Kenya’s ceremonial kits for the delegation attending the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. In an exclusive interview with Mpasho, the artist described the design of Kenyan athletics attire as mediocre, attributing this to…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 18 – The Kenyan shilling has slipped against various major currencies, a development attributed to the ongoing youth-led demonstrations and the country’s downgraded rating by global rating agency Moody’s. Treasury, in a commentary with with Capital FM…
A sock found inside a handbag in the home of the Kware murder suspect has been identified as belonging to one of the victims. The suspect, Collins Jumaisi, was arrested and is remanded for 30 days to allow the completion…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 18 — There is need to seek and increase funding for the Children Justice System in the country to enable stakeholders mitigate challenges affecting children and support childcare and welfare programmes. Speaking during the launch of the…