Nigeria has ‘Enough Problems’ and Can’t Take Deportees from US, Minister Says Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has firmly rejected U.S. pressure to take in Venezuelan deportees, saying the country is already dealing with its own challenges. Speaking to Channels TV, a private Nigerian station, Tuggar said Nigeria would not agree to host foreign prisoners from the U.S. “We already have over 230 million people. It would be unfair to accept 300 Venezuelan deportees,” he stated. The minister criticized recent U.S. visa restrictions, calling them a form of pressure rather than a fair diplomatic move. The U.S. Department of State…
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Raila Breaks Silence Over the ‘Shoot to Maim’ Order by Ruto Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has strongly criticised President William Ruto over his recent directive allowing police to shoot violent protesters in the leg. In a statement released on Friday, July 11, Raila said it is wrong for any government to give police orders to shoot to kill, injure, confuse, or scare citizens. He insisted that Kenya should always follow the rule of law and avoid using excessive force against its people. “Whether during protests or any law enforcement situation, such orders are unacceptable,” Raila said. Raila, who is…
Erastus Edung Sworn In as New IEBC Chair Alongside Six Commissioners Erastus Edung has officially assumed office as the new Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). He was sworn in on Friday, July 11, 2025, during a ceremony held at the Supreme Court Buildings in Nairobi. Alongside Edung, six new IEBC commissioners also took their oaths of office. The newly appointed commissioners are Ann Njeri Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, Mary Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo Aduol, and Fahima Araphat Abdallah. All seven officials will serve a six-year term at the helm of Kenya’s electoral body.…
Are Smartphones Secretly Damaging Your Thumbs? Here’s What You Need to Know Smartphones are part of our daily lives, always in our hands. But did you know they might be silently harming your thumbs? Here are six surprising ways your phone use could be damaging your thumbs—and you might not even notice it happening. 1. Texting Thumb Pain You’ve heard of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but smartphone thumb pain is different. Also known as texting thumb, trigger thumb, or texting tendonitis, it happens when you overuse the tendons in your thumb. This is very common in people who frequently text or scroll on their phones.…
Tension in Murang’a as Police Flood Road to Slain Vendor Boniface Kariuki’s Home Tensions ran high in Murang’a after a large number of police officers were spotted along the road leading to the home of Boniface Kariuki — the mask seller who was fatally shot by police during the anti-government protests in Nairobi on June 17. Photos obtained by Gossipa2z.com showed several police trucks stationed near the Murang’a junction, close to Kariuki’s family residence in Iyego, Kangema. The deployment came just before his planned burial. Officers guarded key points along the road and the surrounding area, while some remained inside…
Alarm as State House Spends Ksh.1.074 Billion on Domestic Travel in 9 Months The Kenyan government spent a staggering Ksh.1.074 billion on domestic travel during the first nine months of the 2024/25 financial year, despite President William Ruto’s promise to reduce government spending. The figures are detailed in the National Government Budget Implementation Review Report, published by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o. The report covers spending from July 2024 to March 2025. It shows that the government had already used Ksh.1.2 trillion by the end of March—about 70% of its revised budget. What stands out is how much went into…
State House Bishop Reveals Intrigues Behind Ruto’s Church Project State House Chaplain Benard Njagi has supported President William Ruto’s plan to build a modern, multi-million-shilling church at State House. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, July 10, at State House Nairobi, Njagi said that a budget of between Ksh20 million and Ksh30 million would be enough for the project. He explained that he and other worshippers had requested the new church after realizing that the current place of worship was in poor condition. According to Njagi, the new church would serve more than 300 families living within the State House premises,…
Rigathi Gachagua Arrives in the US for First Overseas Visit Since Impeachment(Photos) Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, have landed in the United States ahead of a planned tour across several cities. The couple touched down at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Washington, where they were warmly received by excited Kenyans living in the diaspora. In a message shared on his official X account on Friday, July 11, Gachagua expressed gratitude for the warm reception. “I arrived at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport alongside my dear wife, Pastor Dorcas, to begin my engagement with Kenyans living in the…
Adani Whistleblower Amenya Releases Another Exposé Nelson Amenya, the whistleblower who previously exposed the controversial JKIA-Adani Group deal, is back in the spotlight—this time with serious concerns about the future of Kipini Conservancy. On Thursday evening, Amenya used his social media pages to warn that the owner of the conservancy may be preparing to sell the land to the highest bidder. Kipini Conservancy, located in Kenya’s Tana Delta, is home to endangered wildlife such as elephants, leopards, lions, and sea turtles. Once a cattle ranch, the land was abandoned after being infested with tsetse flies. It was later transformed into…
MP Gitonga Mukunji Speaks Out After Arrest, Vows to Keep Defending Kenyans Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has promised to keep fighting for Kenyans’ rights, even after his recent arrest. Speaking shortly after his release on Thursday, July 10, Mukunji said he remains fully committed to standing up for the people, adding that his determination is stronger than ever. “I’m grateful to the people of Embu and all Kenyans for the support. That’s the spirit—we will never stop defending our people’s rights,” Mukunji stated. The MP walked free after posting a Ksh300,000 cash bail or an alternative surety bond…