Kenya Power Announces Scheduled Power Cuts in 4 Counties on Friday Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions in several parts of the country on Friday, August 22. In a statement on Thursday, August 21, the company said the outages are set to affect parts of Nairobi, Narok, Nyeri, and Busia counties. According to the schedule, parts of Lower Kabete in Nairobi County will be without electricity from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Affected areas include Lower Kabete Campus, Lower Kabete Primary, Farasi Primary, Peponi School, Farasi Crescent, Lower Kabete Road, New Kitsuru, Kitsuru Springs, Mwimuto Market, Gituamba, and surrounding…
Author: ian
Gachagua Breaks Silence in Social Media Post after Skipping Anticipated Kamukunji Rally Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has finally spoken after his dramatic return to Kenya on Thursday. Instead of addressing supporters at a public rally, he chose a short social media post to reach Kenyans. After landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) from his 42-day tour of the United States, Gachagua thanked his followers for standing by him. “Thank you, my great people of Kenya, for the love. I am happy to be back home,” he wrote. Many had expected him to speak at Kamkunji grounds, but his…
Trump Initiates Plan to Strip Kenya of Lead Role in Haiti Mission Kenya’s leadership of the United Nations–backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti could soon be reduced, with another country expected to take over. This comes less than a year after Kenyan troops assumed command of the international peace effort. According to new plans by President Donald Trump’s administration, the Haiti mission will be restructured to boost its fight against heavily armed gangs. Washington wants to double the number of foreign forces on the ground and may transfer overall command away from Kenya. Speaking at an Organization of…
Senator Methu: 200 police officers were deployed at JKIA to arrest Gachagua Nyandarua Senator Methu Muhia has alleged that at least 200 police officers were deployed to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to arrest Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking on Thursday, August 21, 2025, during a stopover near Ole Sereni, Methu said the plan to arrest Gachagua failed after hundreds of his supporters gathered at the airport to protect him. “I want to thank the people of Nairobi for standing firm. At JKIA, more than 200 police officers had been deployed to arrest Rigathi Gachagua, but you…
ODM Postpones Elections Until Further NoticeThe Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has postponed its planned county delegate elections in Busia County. In a statement released on Thursday, August 21, the party’s National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC) confirmed that the elections will not take place as earlier scheduled and asked members to wait for a new date. “The county delegate elections for Busia, which were to be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, have been postponed until further notice. Members and stakeholders are advised to await official communication,” the NECC said. ODM assured its members that new dates will be announced soon and called for patience among…
CAF Increases Stadium Capacity for Kenya vs Madagascar Game Kenyan football fans have something to cheer about after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) increased stadium capacity to 80% for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) clash between Harambee Stars and Madagascar. This new directive means over 38,000 supporters will be allowed into the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani—an increase from the 27,000 fans who attended Kenya’s last group game against Zambia. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF), backed by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, had appealed against the earlier 60% cap set by CAF. The restriction followed chaotic scenes during…
Gachagua’s Convoy Temporarily Halted by Stone-Throwing Youths on Mombasa Road Chaos erupted on Thursday when rival groups engaged in a violent stone-throwing clash during the homecoming of Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua. The confrontation began around Cabanas on Mombasa Road, near the Airport North Road linkages, where youths hurled stones at each other. Images and videos obtained by Gossipa2z.com showed the youths throwing stones at vehicles in Gachagua’s entourage, forcing his convoy to slow down as the situation escalated. The rival groups also barricaded the road with large rocks and stones, paralysing traffic and disrupting movement. This temporarily…
Chaos at JKIA as DCP Supporters Clash with Police During Rigathi Gachagua’s Return Tensions erupted at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday, August 21, 2025, when supporters of the Democratic for Citizens Party (DCP) clashed with police while welcoming former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua back from his tour of the United States. Hundreds of loyal followers gathered at Terminal 1A, carrying placards and chanting slogans in support of Gachagua, the DCP party leader. What started as a peaceful reception quickly turned chaotic after police officers moved in to break up the crowd, citing security concerns and the lack of…
Rigathi Gachagua Jets Back to Kenya After Cutting Short U.S. Political Tour Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is back in Kenya after ending his planned four-week political tour in the United States earlier than expected. Gachagua touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday afternoon following a 15-hour flight. He was welcomed by a huge crowd of political allies, party leaders, and supporters who turned the airport into a charged atmosphere. Among the key figures at the airport were Cleophas Malala, the Deputy Leader of DCP, and Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara, together with other senior party officials. As…
Murang’a senator Joe Nyutu: Kenya might burn if Gachagua is arrested Murang’a County Senator Joe Nyutu has strongly cautioned the government against making the mistake of arresting Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, saying such a move could “set Kenya on fire.” Speaking to journalists at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Nyutu described the former Deputy President as a powerful figure whose political influence cannot be ignored. He urged authorities to respect due process if they have issues to raise with Gachagua, instead of using force or intimidation. According to him, officials should either…