President Ruto Announces Free National ID Cards for Kenyans Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto has announced that Kenyans will now receive national identification cards (IDs) for free. This new directive cancels the previous government policy that required citizens to pay Ksh300 for new ID applications and Ksh1,000 for renewals. The president made this announcement on Thursday at Ayany in Kibra during the last day of his four-day working tour of Nairobi County. He instructed all government registration agencies to comply with the new rule. No Discrimination in ID Issuance Ruto also emphasized that no Kenyan should face discrimination when…
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Disturbing Video: Foreign National Killed by Speeding Presidential Convoy on Ngong Road in Broad Daylight A foreign national lost his life this afternoon after being hit by a speeding presidential convoy along Ngong Road near Adams Arcade. The incident has sparked concerns over road safety and the risks posed by high-speed government convoys. The tragic accident occurred as the convoy was traveling from Lang’ata to Kibra constituency. Witnesses say the victim, a middle-aged white man, was attempting to cross the busy road when he was struck. It is believed he may not have noticed the fast-approaching vehicles due to their…
President Ruto Reacts to ‘El Chapo’, Kasongo, Zakayo Nicknames: “Si mtaniua na majina” Kenyan President William Ruto has addressed the growing trend of Kenyans giving him new nicknames, with the latest being “El Chapo.” Speaking in Dagoretti on Thursday, March 13, Ruto humorously questioned whether Kenyans would ever stop renaming him. “To the people of Nairobi, let me ask you, aren’t you going to finish me with these names? You started with Hustler, then Survivor, Zakayo, and Kasongo. Now, what next?” Ruto joked while addressing the crowd. WATCH: Why Kenyans Are Calling Ruto ‘El Chapo’ The nickname “El Chapo” came…
Kenya’s Ruto, Uganda’s Museveni Skip IGAD Leaders’ Meeting on South Sudan Crisis Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, Kenya’s President William Ruto, and Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed did not attend the 43rd Extraordinary Assembly of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Heads of State and Government. The virtual meeting was held on Wednesday to discuss the worsening security situation in South Sudan. Only Two Presidents Attended IGAD Summit The summit was chaired by Djibouti’s President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, who is also the Chairperson of IGAD. The only other president who attended was Somalia’s President Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Museveni, Ruto, and…
Did President William Ruto Wear a Bulletproof Vest in Nairobi? Kenyans Weigh In Kenyans have spotted an unusual detail during President William Ruto’s recent charm offensive in Nairobi. The president has been touring the city following his much-publicized ‘handshake’ with opposition leader Raila Odinga. Ruto and Raila’s Agreement President Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Raila’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate. They pledged to address key national issues such as youth unemployment, auditing public debt, increasing county revenue allocation, and ensuring police respect citizens’ rights, including the right to peaceful assembly. However, Raila Odinga…
Safaricom CEO’s Police Bodyguard Charged with Cold-Blooded Murder in Bar Brawl Horror A police officer assigned to protect Safaricom CEO has been charged with murder after a deadly bar fight in Ruaraka. Officer Arraigned in Court Ezekiel Kipkoech Tarus appeared before Justice James Wakiaga at the Milimani Court on Tuesday. He was officially charged with the murder of Raphael Kimuli Wambua, a police officer from the Central Bank of Kenya. What Happened? According to prosecutors, the incident happened on February 23, 2025. Raphael Kimuli and his brother, Erick Ngolania Wambua, were at Wasafi Bar watching football and drinking. Erick is…
MPs Renew Push to Export Oil as EPRA Plans to Raise Petrol Prices Again by Ksh7.80 Kenya is making fresh efforts to start its long-delayed oil exports. Lawmakers have set a June 2025 deadline for the Energy Ministry and British firm Tullow Oil to finalize plans for the Turkana oil fields. This decision comes as petrol prices rise by Ksh7.80 per litre, affecting consumers and businesses. Government Urges Fast Action on Oil Exports The National Assembly’s Liaison Committee has directed the Energy Ministry and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to approve Tullow Oil’s Field Development Plan (FDP) quickly.…
Super Metro Responds After Passenger Thrown to Death from Speeding Bus Super Metro has released a statement following the tragic death of a passenger who was reportedly thrown out of a moving bus. The shocking incident, which happened on Tuesday, March 12, has caused public outrage. Many people are demanding justice for the victim. Super Metro’s Response In a statement, Super Metro expressed deep sadness over the tragedy. The company sent condolences to the victim’s family and assured the public that safety is a top priority. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident involving one of the buses operating…
Rwanda-DRC Tensions Escalate as Kagame Mocks Tshisekedi: “I wish he wasn’t president of that good country” Tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reached new heights after Rwandan President Paul Kagame mocked his Congolese counterpart, Felix Tshisekedi, in a recent interview. During an interview with social media influencer Mario Nawfal, Kagame made a controversial statement about Tshisekedi’s leadership. When asked what he would say to the Congolese president in a private meeting, Kagame replied, “I would tell him I wish he wasn’t president of that good country.” WATCH:(1:08:13) Rwanda and DRC: A Conflict Fueled by M23…
Michelle Obama Opens Up on Difficulties in Marriage with Barack Amid Separation Rumours Inside Michelle and Barack Obama’s 30-Year Marriage Former US First Lady Michelle Obama has shared personal insights about her marriage to former President Barack Obama. Speaking on her new podcast, In My Opinion, alongside her brother Craig Robinson, Michelle, 61, reflected on the challenges and growth in their relationship over three decades. One of the things she had to adjust to was Barack’s struggle with punctuality in their early years together. “Barack had to learn what it really meant to be on time. Just when we were…