“I Wrote It, Not Ruto!”- Passaris Responds After Protest Bill Is Branded ‘Ruto’s Bidding’ Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has pushed back against claims that she is acting on behalf of President William Ruto by sponsoring a new bill that seeks to regulate public demonstrations. Passaris stood firm in her support for the Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes limiting protests near key government offices. She explained her reasons while addressing a rowdy crowd during a National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) event. According to Passaris, she drafted the bill back in October 2024 after chaos broke out during…
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Babu Owino Clarifies Embezzlement of Multi-Million CDF Kitty Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has strongly denied claims that he mismanaged bursary funds amounting to Ksh77 million. In a statement issued on Friday, July 4, Babu dismissed a viral social media post as fake, saying it was full of false allegations. The post claimed bursary forms lacked admission numbers, cheques had bounced, and that there was no bursary vetting committee in place. It also alleged that Auditor General Nancy Gathungu never received the necessary acknowledgement receipts. The outspoken legislator said the accusations were part of a smear campaign by his political…
Stop Lying and Do Your Work – Matiang’i Challenges Ruto’s Gov’t Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has challenged the government to arrest those who paid goons to disrupt the recent protests. Speaking in Bungoma County on Friday, July 4, Matiang’i expressed that there was no way the government could fail to have information on those who sponsored the goons. He questioned why the authorities had yet to make arrests, yet they had claimed that the opposition leaders were behind the chaos witnessed last week. “Government employees cannot come out and say that there are people who are more powerful…
Former CS Ababu Namwamba Lands New Role Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has landed a new leadership role as the President of the Africa-China Legal Alliance. He officially took up this position on July 4, during a ceremony at the United Nations Complex in Nairobi. Namwamba announced that he has also assumed leadership of the Group of 77 (G77) and China from Egypt’s Ambassador, Wael Nasreidin Attiya. The G77+China is the largest coalition of developing nations at the United Nations, working together to represent their economic and social interests on the global stage. Founded in 1964 by 77 developing…
Former Arsenal Footballer Thomas Partey Charged with Rape Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has officially been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, according to the Metropolitan Police. The alleged incidents happened between 2021 and 2022 and involve three different women. Two rape charges are linked to one woman, three more to a second woman, and the sexual assault charge relates to a third woman. Partey, who is 32 years old, recently left Arsenal after his contract expired on Monday. He had been with the club since 2020. Police say the charges follow an investigation…
ODM Disputes Fake Raila Odinga Quote About Kenyans Betraying Him The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has strongly dismissed a fake quote that was wrongly linked to its leader, Raila Odinga. In an official statement issued on Friday, July 4, the party clarified that the remarks circulating online were not made by Raila. The fake quote claimed that Raila had accused Kenyans of betraying him after he agreed to form a broad-based government with President William Ruto. The ODM party responded to the post by saying, “Another fake one,” signaling that the quote was false and misleading. ODM also pointed…
Gen Zs Call for National Dialogue With Ruto Govt The Association of County Students Associations Presidents – Kenya (ACSAPK), a body representing student leaders from all 47 counties, is calling on President William Ruto to initiate a national dialogue with the youth to address their growing concerns. In an official statement, the student leaders emphasized the need for open discussions aimed at bridging the growing gap between the government and young people. They believe that a structured dialogue could help find lasting solutions and reduce the risk of future youth-led protests, which they say have turned violent and caused unnecessary…
Gachagua’s Team Stoned by Goons After Bungoma Rally Tension gripped Chwele town in Bungoma County on Friday, July 4, after a violent mob ambushed a convoy of top opposition leaders shortly after their political rally. The convoy included high-profile figures such as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, ex-Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya. According to reports, the group was attacked on their way to Kitale, forcing them to flee for safety. Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, who was part of the convoy, said the group came under a coordinated attack from suspected…
Ruto Defends Ksh1.2 Billion Church Project at State House, Says It’s Funded from His Pocket President William Ruto has stood firm on his decision to build a Ksh1.2 billion church at State House, Nairobi, despite growing public criticism. Speaking on Friday, July 4, the president said he had “no regrets” about the project and brushed off concerns, calling the opposition to the church construction the “work of the devil.” “When we came into office, we found a temporary iron-sheet church inside State House. I won’t apologize for deciding to build a proper church,” Ruto said during his address. Ruto also…
Outrage Over Ruto Ksh1.2 Billion State House Church Project President William Ruto is facing a wave of criticism after reports surfaced about his plans to build a Ksh1.2 billion church at State House. As reported by the Daily Nation, this church is set to accommodate around 8,000 people and carry a hefty price tag of Sh1.2 billion. However, the publication couldn’t definitively confirm if the funding would come solely from Kenyans. The design of the church, as described by Nation, features crosses and impressive stained-glass windows, giving it a striking appearance. Yet, the news has sparked a variety of reactions…