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A three-judge bench on Wednesday declined to issue conservatory orders to halt the impeachment trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the Senate. Judges Erick Ogolla, Antony Mrima, and Frida Mugambi stated that Gachagua would not face any prejudice if the Senate proceeded with the impeachment motion. In refusing to grant the orders, the bench…
Despite a seeming lull, Nairobi’s central business district (CBD) is tense in anticipation of a possible surge in protests today, dubbed “#OccupyCBDTuesday.” A spot check by our reporters revealed most businesses remain closed, with a lighter-than-usual traffic flow on major highways like Waiyaki Way, Mombasa Road, and Thika Road. This cautious atmosphere follows three weeks…
Humanitarian observers issued a stark warning on Friday, highlighting the escalating crisis in North Darfur’s capital, El Fasher. They noted that the state’s sole operational hospital is facing a critical shortage of supplies, with only about a week’s worth remaining. The situation is compounded by a rising number of casualties, underscoring the urgent need for…
The KCB Volleyball team secured their place in the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League semi-finals by defeating Kenya Army 3-1 in the return leg match at Nyayo Indoor Arena. The Lionesses dominated the early stages, winning the first two sets convincingly with scores of 25-17 and 25-16. Although facing a setback in the third…
Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has condemned President Ruto’s initiative to deploy Kenya’s police to Haiti. Ole Sapit argues that the decision is misguided, particularly as communities in the nothern regions of the country are still contending with significant insecurity issues. “It doesn’t make sense to send troops to Haiti when we have insecurity problems across…
As county governments call for increased budget allocations for the next financial year, a recent review has highlighted significant shortcomings in the reporting of own-source revenue across Kenya’s 47 counties. The findings were detailed in the County Budget Transparency Survey (CBTS) 2023, released on Friday, May 24. The report indicates that many counties are only…
Drugs In Mombasa: Police have arrested two women in Kisauni’s Utange area for possessing narcotic drugs. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported that the suspects, Amina Musa Chirunga and Saumu Ali Khamis, were found with sachets of cocaine valued at approximately Ksh. 495,000. KEEP READING: “Acting on a tip-off, police cordoned the house of…
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior showcased his prowess with a brace, including a crucial 83rd-minute penalty, securing a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. This result positions the Spanish side favorably for the return leg of the Champions League semi-final. Vinicius initially gave real the lead 24 minutes into the first leg. However, Bayern…
A group of Haitians living in the United States staged demos outside Kenya’s embassy on Thursday. The protesters voiced opposition to President Ruto’s decision to send a thousand troops on a peacekeeping mission to their war-torn country. The demonstrators carried placards with messages directed at Kenya’s head of state, urging Ruto to cancel the planned…
Ademola Lookman was the star for Atalanta, scoring a hat-trick in their best night ever in Dublin. They beat the German champions, Bayer Leverkusen, 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Leverkusen came to the Irish capital with an unbeaten streak of 51 games this season and were aiming for a remarkable treble. However,…