Angola to Mediate Talks Between Congo and M23 Rebels Angola announced on Tuesday that it will try to arrange direct talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebels, who are backed by Rwanda. The discussions are expected to take place in the coming days. Will Congo Join the Talks? It is unclear whether the Congolese government will participate, as it has refused to engage in discussions with M23 multiple times. However, Congo’s presidential spokesperson acknowledged Angola’s efforts, while an M23 deputy spokesperson called the initiative “a victory of reason” and confirmed the group’s attendance. Angola’s Role in…
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“Greedy?” Junnet Mohammed Accuses Ndindi Nyoro of Hijacking Billions for Kiharu(Video) A group of lawmakers in the National Assembly has accused Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro of using his position as chairman of the Budget and Appropriations Committee to unfairly allocate funds to his constituency. MPs Unhappy with Ndindi Nyoro Suna East MP Junet Mohamed alleged that Nyoro directed a large share of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) to Kiharu, leaving other constituencies behind. According to Junet, Nyoro took billions of shillings to his constituency, ignoring other needy areas that were identified during public participation on resource allocation. Junet,…
Ex-MCA Arrested for Posing as Anti-Corruption Officer Conning Kenyans A former Member of the County Assembly (MCA) has been arrested for impersonating an officer from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The arrest took place in Komarock, where detectives caught him alongside two other suspects at an entertainment venue. Fake Anti-Corruption Officers Caught The EACC confirmed that the former Kyululu Ward MCA and his accomplices were targeting a victim when they were nabbed. Upon further investigation, detectives found mobile phones, 22 SIM cards, and eight notebooks containing details of their intended victims. How the Fraud Worked According to the EACC,…
Scandal? Ruto Rushes to ‘Fix’ Bomas Amid Gachagua’s Claims of Secret Sale to Turkish Tycoon President William Ruto has announced that the construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex will begin in two weeks. He made this statement during a Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Bomas to Become a World-Class Conference Center The President emphasized that the project aims to modernize Bomas and turn it into a world-class conferencing hub. This upgrade will help position Bomas as a top venue for international events, competing with facilities like the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). “The…
Kenyan Government Plans More Diaspora Polling Stations for 2027 Elections The Kenyan government is considering adding more polling stations in foreign countries before the 2027 elections. This comes after increasing pressure from lawmakers who want more Kenyans living abroad to have access to voting. The Senate Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights has urged the government to expand voting centers for the diaspora. Committee Chairperson Hillary Sigei stated that senators are committed to ensuring Kenyans abroad can exercise their democratic rights. A recent meeting between the Senate and the Technical Working Group representing Kenyans in the diaspora focused…
Judiciary Responds After Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Supreme Court The Judiciary has issued a statement following a shocking incident on Tuesday, March 11, where a man set himself on fire outside the Supreme Court building in protest over a delayed court case. Man Suffers Serious Injuries The man, who sustained severe burns, was rescued by police officers and rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital. According to the Judiciary, he will be questioned to determine the motive behind his extreme action. What Happened? The Judiciary revealed that the man was protesting against slow justice. He arrived outside the Supreme Court…
Bloody Mission- Kenyan Cop Shot Dead in Haiti—Autopsy Reveals Gruesome Details An autopsy on the body of 26-year-old Kenyan police officer Samuel Kaetuai has confirmed that he died from a single gunshot wound. Kaetuai was shot dead in Haiti while serving in a peacekeeping mission. The postmortem was conducted on Tuesday, March 11, at Chiromo Funeral Parlour in Nairobi. According to the pathologist, the officer died due to heavy bleeding caused by the gunshot, which penetrated his head. Kaetuai’s body was repatriated to Kenya on Monday evening after a two-week wait. His family, who had been anxiously waiting, finally got…
Turkish defence firm linked to Sudan’s devastating civil war after alleged secret arms shipment A report by the Washington Post claims that Baykar, a top Turkish defence company, supplied $120 million worth of weapons and ammunition to the Sudanese army between August and November last year. Baykar’s Alleged Arms Deal with Sudan Baykar, a leading supplier of drones and defence equipment, has been linked to Sudan’s ongoing war. The Washington Post report suggests that these shipments may violate EU and US-led sanctions on Darfur. According to the report, the first shipment arrived in August at Port Sudan, a key city…
She voted for Trump – He fired her Jennifer Piggott, a former Trump supporter, proudly displayed a red-and-blue campaign flag outside her West Virginia home during the election. But after suddenly losing her civil service job, she no longer backs the president. Piggott was one of more than 125 employees fired in February from the Treasury Department’s Bureau of Fiscal Service (BFS) in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The mass job cuts have shocked the community, which overwhelmingly supported Trump in the election. Trump Supporter Feels Betrayed “Nobody I talked to realized how much damage this administration would do to our lives,”…
Inside the Ruto-Raila 10-point agenda Kenya’s President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga have signed a major political agreement to promote national unity and solve governance challenges. The deal is based on a 10-point agenda and includes key constitutional changes. Key Points of the Agreement The agreement aims to implement the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report, which recommends creating the Office of the Official Opposition Leader and reinstating the Prime Minister’s position. This deal signals a major shift in Kenya’s political landscape, as Ruto and Odinga have been political rivals for years. Their commitment focuses on solving urgent national…