President William Ruto’s announcement that Kenya will become visa-free from January 2024 continues to receive positive backing from key government officials and leaders. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is the latest top government leader to laud the initiative barely two weeks after the presidential pronouncement on the same. Mudavadi says it is a step towards the right direction and it will be a significant move to boost tourism and foster global connections for business and jobs. President Ruto made the announcement on 12th December 2023 during the Jamhuri Day celebrations where Kenya was marking its 60 years of independence. “The…
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The National El Nino Emergency and Disaster Response has reported that more than 450,000 individuals have returned home following their displacement due to floods. The response team announced the closure of 51 camps across nearly 12 El Nino-affected counties. El Nino, which commenced in October this year, prompted the establishment of camps in various regions, including Mombasa, Wajir, Kitui, Meru, Marsabit, Elgeyo Marakwet, Turkana, Narok, Nyandarua, Busia, and Nairobi. The response team confirmed that these areas currently have no displaced households or camps. All roads, especially those in the North Eastern and Coast regions previously affected, are now accessible and…
Dorcas Wangira stands as a celebrated Kenyan journalist, currently making significant contributions as a news reporter at the prestigious British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in London, England. Her focus lies in reporting on health-related matters within the African continent. Wangira’s journey to international journalism success began with her tenure as a general assignment reporter at Royal Media Services-owned station, Citizen TV Kenya. Dorcas Wangira Origin Dorcas Wangira hails from Bungoma, Bungoma County, Kenya, where she was both born and raised. Dorcas Wangira Height Endowed with charm and grace, Dorcas Wangira possesses an attractive and slender physique with appealing curves. Her body…
Moise Katumbi, one of the main opposition candidates in Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election has added his voice to calls for the Dec. 20 vote to be annulled because of “massive fraud,” a statement from his campaign said on Saturday. Katumbi’s campaign added in the statement that the head of Congo’s national election commission should resign because the commission had participated in a planned “electoral fraud.” “In this face of this unacceptable situation, we are calling for the immediate annulment of this chaotic election tainted by massive fraud,” the statement said. Katumbi’s statement came as another group of opposition…
Metropolitan Archbishop of Nairobi Rev. Philip Anyolo, has cautioned priests against endorsing same-sex marriages. He emphasized that the church’s stance on marriage is exclusively between a man and a woman. According to Rev. Anyolo, the pastoral practices of the church regarding marriage and family are firmly rooted in the Gospel of Christ and the enduring traditions of the church. “The pastoral practices of the church regarding marriage and family are always based on the Gospel of Christ which leads to enternal life (John 6:68), and the enduring practices of the church rooted in the Apostolic Tradition,” Anyolo said. “It is…
Ugenya Member of Parliament David Ochieng escaped unhurt when a rowdy mob confronted him at a funeral event in his constituency, Siaya County. Ochieng was among those attending a funeral event for former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) secretary William Ohonde when the incident happened. Also present was ODM leader Raila Odinga, Siaya governor James Orengo and House Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi. Also present was KNUT secretary general Collins Oyuu. Police said Ochieng had stood to give his speech when a mob attacked him with stones and clubs. His bodyguards intervened and shot to the air before rescuing him…
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale lauded the move to crackdown on Shisha users in the country, saying it is an offense and those found culpable should face the law. The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) conducted an operation in a shisha joint in Kilimani on Friday night, where 25 people were arrested and shisha bongs confiscated. In response to the operation, Duale said consumption of Shisha was banned in Kenya in 2017, and anyone found using or selling it should face the law. “Shisha addicts must face the law, as it is illegal in Kenya…
Chemutai Goin has established herself as a celebrated Kenyan journalist, currently serving as a political and current affairs reporter at Royal Media Services, Citizen TV in Nairobi. With a keen interest in political, health, and emerging issues like Covid-19 in Kenya, Goin’s contributions to journalism have made her a notable figure in the media landscape. Chemutai Goin Origin Born and raised in Nandi Hills, Nandi County, Kenya, Chemutai Goin’s specific details regarding her birthday are private. She is proudly Kenyan, belonging to the black race and hailing from the Nandi community of the Kalenjin group. Chemutai Goin Height Blessed with…
A Kenya Defense Forces soldier and two civilians were arrested at Windridge – Chai Estate in Juja for stealing a firearm from a stuck licensed firearm holder in Kirinyaga on November 25, 2023. The soldier attached to KDF Kahawa Garrison, his female friend, and another man were arrested Saturday by a joint operations team from DCI Juja and DCI Headquarters. They were later escorted to Wang’uru Police Station in Mwea East where the firearm loss had been reported. In the incident, the male victim driving in his Toyota Prado had traveled to check on his land located in the county’s…
A police officer who was arrested by the Malindi Anti-Terror Police Unit (ATPU) over alleged links to the terror group, al-Shabaab was formally arraigned. The officer had been detained by the ATPU officers who were investigating him over allegations of recruiting youth to al Shabaab. Following successful investigations, the police believe that the officer was not only a recruiter but a member of the terror group. Police say the constable targeted youth from Tana River County. He was presented at the Shanzu Law Courts where he was also charged with owning narcotic drugs. Tragic Shooting Incident At Florida Mall Leaves…