President Ruto Orders HELB Funds to Be Released by Friday Thousands of students relying on government loans will receive their pending Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funds by the end of this week, President William Ruto has announced. Speaking during his four-day working tour in Nairobi County at PC Kinyanjui TTI in Dagoretti, Ruto assured students that the government had finalized all necessary discussions to release the money by Friday. The President said he had spoken with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. They agreed on a structured plan to ensure the money reaches…
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Kenyan Memes Take Over the World as Snoop Dogg Shares Gachagua Clip Kenyan memes continue to make waves globally as legendary American rapper Snoop Dogg once again shared a popular Kenyan meme on Instagram, sparking massive reactions from Kenyans online. Snoop Dogg Shares Viral Gachagua Meme On Monday, March 10, Snoop posted a viral meme featuring former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The clip, taken from a press conference just days before his impeachment, shows Gachagua flipping through a stack of papers, seemingly searching for a strong defense. Snoop, known for posting funny and viral content, captioned the post: “U…
Broke Government? Controller of Budget Decries Underfunding Of Her Office, Warns Of Shutdown The Controller of Budget (CoB), Margaret Nyakang’o, has raised concerns that key government oversight functions could be crippled due to serious funding gaps. Budget Cuts Threaten Automation of Financial Oversight One of the most affected areas is the automation of financial oversight. This process is essential for streamlining government spending approvals and ensuring transparency in public fund management. The CoB had proposed a budget of Sh50 million to develop the Controller of Budget Management Information System (COBMIS). However, the project received zero funding, halting progress. Speaking to…
Wiper Clarifies Letter by Farah Maalim Calling for Dialogue with Gov’t The Wiper Democratic Movement has denied the authenticity of a letter allegedly written by Dadaab MP Farah Maalim, calling for dialogue with government leaders. The letter, which had Wiper’s letterhead and appeared as an official press release, was declared fake news by the party. Wiper Disowns Farah Maalim’s Statement The letter, dated Tuesday, March 11, and supposedly signed by Maalim, suggested that the recent Raila-Ruto agreement required urgent talks about Wiper’s political future. However, Wiper has distanced itself from the statement, clarifying that Maalim is no longer part of…
Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi Appointed as Budget Committee Chair, Replaces Ndindi Nyoro Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi has officially been appointed as the Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee in the National Assembly. His appointment follows President William Ruto’s pact with ODM Party leader Raila Odinga under the broad-based government framework. Nyandarua Senator John Methu had previously indicated that committee leadership positions in Parliament had already been determined by party leadership, with members expected to follow directives rather than engage in contested elections. “For all the elections that have happened at the Senate, the elections have not been…
Kenyan Lands Top Job at English Premier League Club Aston Villa Naythan-Din Kariuki, a Kenyan professional, has been promoted to Lead Data Scout at Aston Villa, a top club in the English Premier League (EPL). The announcement came on Tuesday, March 11, marking a major career milestone for Naythan. Rising Star in Football Recruitment Naythan, the son of famous media personality Gina Din-Kariuki, shared the news on LinkedIn. He expressed his excitement about the promotion after working as a First Team Recruitment Analyst for nearly a year. “Having been at Aston Villa Football Club for just under a year as…
Chapati Chaos! Babu Owino Blasts Sakaja Over Bizarre Plea to Ruto Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino has criticized Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for requesting a chapati-making machine from President William Ruto. Sakaja made the request to support the Dishi na County school feeding program. Babu Owino Questions Sakaja’s Priorities In a statement on Wednesday, March 12, Babu Owino questioned why Governor Sakaja was asking for a chapati-making machine instead of addressing other major issues affecting Nairobi residents. The outspoken MP pointed out that drainage, healthcare, roads, water, and employment should have been prioritized over the chapati machine.…
Political Battle at Ministry of Health as Western MPs Defend CS Deborah Barasa, Issue Warning to Ruto Tensions are rising at the Ministry of Health headquarters as a power struggle between Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Deborah Barasa and Principal Secretary (PS) Harry Kimtai takes a political twist. Lawmakers from the Western region have now stepped in, issuing strong ultimatums. MPs Accuse Government Officials of Targeting Barasa During a press conference at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday, Bungoma County MPs John Waluke and Jack Wamboka accused certain government officials of plotting against CS Barasa. They claimed that a recently reappointed Cabinet Secretary…
Ballon d’Or 2025: Updated Rankings After Mohamed Salah Exits Champions League Liverpool’s 2024/2025 Champions League journey came to a heartbreaking end after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated them on penalties on March 11. Gianluigi Donnarumma was the hero of the night, making crucial saves throughout the match and stopping two penalties in the shootout. Ousmane Dembele canceled out Liverpool’s narrow lead from the first leg with a goal in the 12th minute, pushing the game into extra time and, eventually, penalties. Updated 2025 Ballon d’Or Rankings The 2025 Ballon d’Or race is heating up as the Champions League moves into its…
Questions as CEO Dies After Fall From Seventh Floor in Nairobi- Was He Pushed or Did He Jump? A top executive at an insurance brokerage firm has died under mysterious circumstances in Nairobi. The Chief Executive Officer reportedly fell or jumped from the seventh floor of his office building on Ngong Avenue. Police Investigate Possible Suicide or Murder Authorities are investigating whether the CEO died by suicide or was pushed. The tragic incident happened on Tuesday afternoon, leaving many unanswered questions. Nairobi police commander George Seda said the company’s offices are on the 14th floor, but witnesses claim the CEO…