Kalonzo: Raila Can’t Persuade Me to Work With Ruto Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has firmly stated that ODM leader Raila Odinga cannot convince him to join President William Ruto’s side. Speaking in an interview on Monday, June 30, Kalonzo made it clear that he stands with ordinary Kenyans. “Some people believe Raila can talk me into joining Ruto’s camp — they need to forget that. I will stand where the people are. I’ve come to understand that this is the right path,” Kalonzo said. He added that although he was previously criticized, those same critics have now changed positions.…
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Changes in Isiolo County Govt After Guyo Reclaims Office Abdullahi Jaldesa has officially been gazetted as the new speaker of the Isiolo County assembly, replacing Mohamed Roba at a time when the county continues to grapple with political unrest. ”It is notified for the information of the general public that Abdullahi Banticha Jaldesa has been duly elected as the Speaker of the County Assembly and Chairman of the Isiolo County Assembly Service Board on June 26,” the notice read in part. The changes come hours after the High Court in Meru nullified the impeachment of Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo, citing…
Kenya Speaks After US Facilitates Rwanda-DRC Peace Deal Kenya has lauded the peace agreement struck between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, marking a significant breakthrough after three decades of simmering conflict. Nairobi expressed its profound satisfaction with the resolution, signaling optimism for regional stability. In a statement released on Saturday, June 28, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei acknowledged the United States’ crucial role in facilitating the deal. He equally underscored the foundational work laid by Heads of State from both the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), emphasizing a collaborative diplomatic…
Wanjigi’s Farm Dragged Into Mystery of “Dumped and Dazed” MP Koimburi — Police Reveal Shocking Inconsistencies Police have cleared businessman and politician Jimmy Wanjigi’s coffee farm in Kiambu County from any connection to the alleged dumping of Juja MP George Koimburi, according to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja. IG Kanja said investigators visited Ruiru Coffee Farm, believed to be owned by Wanjigi, after reports suggested that MP Koimburi had been left there. However, officers found major inconsistencies between the farm and the scene shown in a viral video. The video, which surfaced online on Monday, showed Koimburi lying on…
President Ruto Reshuffles Top Military Leaders in Kenya Army and Air Force President William Ruto has made key changes in Kenya’s military leadership, affecting both the Kenya Army and the Kenya Air Force. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Defence on Friday, June 27, Major General David Kipkemboi Ketter has been promoted to Lieutenant General and named the new Commander of the Kenya Army. He takes over from Lieutenant General David Kimaiyo Chemwaina Tarus, who has now been assigned to serve as the Vice Chancellor of the National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K). Before this new role, Ketter served…
COTU Boss Francis Atwoli Questions Media Over Protest Coverage Dispute with Government COTU-K Secretary General Francis Atwoli has voiced his shock over the decision by top media outlets to take legal action against a government order that banned live coverage of the June 25 protests. Speaking at a media briefing, Atwoli criticized Standard Group and Nation Media Group for going against a directive issued by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK). Despite the order, both companies continued airing live footage of the protests through their channels KTN and NTV. “I’ve been around the world, but I’ve never seen anyone take…
Drunk Police Officer Shoots Lover and Another Man Dead in Nightclub Tragedy A fun night out ended in horror after a drunk police officer opened fire at a nightclub, killing his girlfriend and another man in what is believed to be a love triangle gone wrong. The incident happened on the night of Thursday, June 26, during a party. Witnesses say the officer found out that his girlfriend was secretly seeing another man. In a fit of rage, the officer, who had an AK-47 rifle, shot both of them inside the club. Panicked revellers quickly called the police for help.…
High Court Bans Police from Using Tear Gas on Peaceful Protesters in Safe Zones The High Court has issued a major ruling that stops police from using tear gas, water cannons, or other forceful crowd-control methods against peaceful protesters who are seeking medical help in designated safe areas. On Friday, June 27, Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that police must not target hospitals, ambulances, emergency medical stations, or places of worship where demonstrators are receiving care during protests. The decision came after the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) filed a petition asking the court to urgently protect the rights to life,…
I’m Ready to Go If You Have Better Plans – President Ruto Says After Deadly Protests President William Ruto has strongly criticized the protests held on Wednesday, June 25, calling them a planned attempt to create chaos and damage the country. Speaking during the World MSME Day event in Nairobi on Friday, President Ruto said the incidents were not peaceful protests but acts of violence masked as demonstrations. Visibly frustrated, the President said he was willing to leave office—but only if those calling for his resignation presented a better and realistic plan for leading the country forward. “To those saying…
Heartless? Kenyan Lady Cuts Off Own Father, Blocks Him on WhatsApp for ‘Begging Too Much’ A young Kenyan woman has shocked social media users after revealing that she has cut off her father. The lady shared that she blocked her dad on WhatsApp because he kept asking her for money. Why She Blocked Her Father The woman explained her decision in a heartfelt post online. She said her father was financially manipulating her and always begging for money. After years of pressure, she decided to end the relationship and block him completely. “Today marks one month since I officially cut…