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Setback for Raila as 16 Countries Endorse Another AUC Candidate

With just hours left before the vote for the next Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), concerns have emerged about potential last-minute strategies that could disrupt Azimio leader Raila Odinga’s bid for the prestigious continental position. African Heads of State will elect Moussa Faki Mahamat’s successor during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and…

Man Who Stole Beer from Mother's Bar Found Dead in Court Cells

A man accused of stealing alcohol from his mother’s bar was found dead in the holding cells of Eldoret Law Courts on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The incident has shocked residents of Eldoret and raised concerns about mental health and family disputes. Police Report on Eldoret Cell Death According to Turbo Sub County Police Commander Patrick Wekesa, the deceased, identified as 24-year-old…

Waititu Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Ksh588 Million Corruption Case

Court Delivers Verdict in Multi-Million Shilling Corruption Case Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife, Susan Wangari, have been sentenced to prison following their conviction on corruption charges related to a Ksh588 million road construction tender. On Thursday, February 13, Milimani Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki sentenced Waititu to seven years in…

Almost 50% of Kenyan University Students Have Used Drugs, NACADA Reports

A recent report has revealed that nearly half of Kenyan university students have abused drugs or substances at some point in their lives. The report, titled Status of Drugs and Substance Use Among University Students in Kenya, was released by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) to highlight the extent of substance abuse among university students across…

Mother Abandons Newborn at Private Hospital in Naivasha Due to Deformity

A private hospital in Naivasha is dealing with the tragedy of a newborn who was abandoned by her mother due to a rare facial deformity The family called the baby ‘cursed,’ and the mother refused to feed or dress her after noticing the condition. Doctors said the baby was born without a nose, with part of her skull missing, and with some fingers and toes not fully developed. The mother ran away…

124 Journalists Killed in Deadliest Year for Reporters

The year 2024 marked the deadliest period for journalists globally, with 124 reporters losing their lives, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The report highlights that nearly 70% of these deaths were linked to Israeli military actions, making it the most perilous year for media professionals in over three decades. The surge in fatalities, reflecting a 22% increase from…

12 Sacks of Bhang Seized, Two Arrested in Kwale

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, police in Kwale County arrested two individuals and seized 12 sacks of bhang during a raid in the Kombani area. The suspects, identified as Kassim Omar Konerwa, 34, and Issa Omar Konerwa, 24, were apprehended at a residence where the illegal drugs were allegedly stored for distribution. Authorities believe the bhang was being prepared for local and…

Trump Freezes $50 Million for 'Condoms in Gaza' as Elon Musk Questions the Huge Amount

Elon Musk Questions US Aid Funding for Condoms to Gaza: Acknowledges Possible Error During a joint press briefing with US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office on February 12, 2025, Elon Musk addressed his controversial statement regarding the US allegedly sending $50 million worth of condoms to Gaza. The claim had been widely circulated but was later debunked by fact-checkers. It was…

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu Found Guilty in Ksh588 Million Corruption Scandal

The High Court of Kenya has issued a verdict in a Ksh588 million corruption case involving former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, also known as “Babayao.” The case implicated several individuals, including Waititu’s wife, Susan Wangari Ndung’u, and county officials Luka Mwangi Wahinya (former transport manager), Charles Chege Mbuthia, and Beth Wangeci Mburu. Companies involved in the case…

ODM Issue Four Key Demands to President Ruto

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has laid out four critical demands to President William Ruto’s administration, focusing on the challenges facing wheat farmers in Kenya. In a statement released on February 12, ODM’s Acting Party Leader, Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, highlighted the worsening conditions for wheat farmers in Narok and the North Rift region. Despite achieving a bumper harvest this…

There's Plan to Keep Raila in AU to Favour Ruto Chances in 2027 ~ Diplomacy Analyst Hashi

Diplomatic Affairs analyst Ahmed Hashi has suggested that the Kenyan government is strategically supporting opposition leader Raila Odinga’s continued role in the African Union (AU) to enhance President William Ruto’s prospects for re-election in 2027. According to Hashi, this political maneuver aims to keep Odinga engaged at the continental level, minimizing his influence on the domestic…

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba Suspended from Senate Until May

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has begun her suspension from Parliament following a violation of the Parliamentary code of conduct. The decision to suspend her from House sessions was reached after the Clerk and Senate members agreed on disciplinary measures for her misconduct. The suspension follows a High Court ruling that granted Parliament the authority to act against Senator Orwoba for…

Open University of Kenya Launches 18 New Programs, Offers Free Courses

The Open University of Kenya (OUK) has introduced 18 new programs, expanding opportunities for students nationwide. These offerings include 10 academic degree programs and eight professional development courses, some of which are free. The unveiling took place at Konza Technopolis on February 11, in an event led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Elijah Omwenga, alongside senior university officials and…

Junet Mohammed to Kimani Ichung'wa, I'm not leaving the majority seat anytime soon.(VIDEO)

Junet Mohamed: there are only two decisions to a court ruling. One is to obey it and the second is that if you have any avenue to appeal, you exercise that right.The court has made its ruling. The decision is that the Azimio is the majority party in Parliament pic.twitter.com/wqxIjbuHtk— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) February 11, 2025 Junet Mohammed: There’s this animal called broad-based. We want to…

Woman Kills Her 3 Boys, Commits Suicide Afterwards in Githogoro Runda Area

Tragic Incident: Woman Takes Her Life After Killing Three Children in Githogoro, Near Runda In a heartbreaking event in the Githogoro slums, near Runda, Nairobi, a woman reportedly killed her three young sons before taking her own life. The children were aged six, four, and two. The lifeless body of 35-year-old Monica Wandane Ndungu was discovered hanging in her house early Tuesday morning,…

IEBC Selection Panel Announces Number of Applicants for Chairperson

The IEBC Selection Panel, led by Chairperson Dr. Nelson Makanda, has revealed the total number of applications received for the vacant positions of IEBC chairperson and commissioners. Since the opening of the application process on February 1, 2025, the panel has received 339 applications as of February 10, 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 11, Makanda explained that the panel had…

Govt Officially Recognizes Intersex Persons as a Third Gender

The government has officially recognized intersex persons as a third gender in the latest gazetted birth notification certificates. This change ensures intersex individuals are now acknowledged in official documents, including birth and death certificates. Kenya has officially gazetted the recognition of intersex as a third gender, including it alongside male and female in birth notification…

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