Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga under fire for ‘hiring thugs’ to brutalise journalists after exposé on fake jobs in her office

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga under fire for ‘hiring thugs’ to brutalise journalists after exposé on fake jobs in her office

According to MCK, Onyango was lured into a Homa Bay hotel where he was “ambushed by thugs and allegedly assaulted by the county officials, causing facial injuries”.

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Buried in self-worship and immolation Ruto regime says he’s best ever president Kenya has ever had

Buried in self-worship and immolation Ruto regime says he’s best ever president Kenya has ever had

Isaac Mwaura disclosed that over 13 counties are at advanced stages in setting up agricultural industrial parks, citing the one in Sagana in Kirinyaga County, which is already performing well in addition to others such as Homa Bay.

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New research finding tie exposure to pesticides, rodenticides in pregnancy to rise in childhood leukaemia mortality

New research finding tie exposure to pesticides, rodenticides in pregnancy to rise in childhood leukaemia mortality

Last week, the White House released its Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) strategy report. The report states that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Institutes of Health will “develop a research and evaluation framework for cumulative exposure” to chemicals.

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Fresh round of bloodbath in South Sudan looks highly likely as opposition sounds war drums

Fresh round of bloodbath in South Sudan looks highly likely as opposition sounds war drums

Riek Machar’s indictment has significantly raised political tensions and fuelled fears of an eruption of political violence. In recent months, pro-government troops have been fighting opposition forces loyal to Machar, as well as other armed groups.

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Kenya races against time to meet rigid EU deforestation-free deadline for coffee exports

Kenya races against time to meet rigid EU deforestation-free deadline for coffee exports

By boosting the consumption of ‘deforestation-free’ products and reducing the EU’s impact on global deforestation and forest degradation, the new regulation 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products aims to bring down greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss.

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Konza Smart City in Kenya being positioned as Africa’s hub for technology and innovation

Konza Smart City in Kenya being positioned as Africa’s hub for technology and innovation

the Technopolis is projected to generate thousands of jobs, host research and innovation centres and serve as a regional hub for digital trade, business process outsourcing, and conferences. Often referred to as Africa’s Silicon Savannah, the Technopolis is a Vision 2030 flagship project designed to anchor Kenya’s transition into knowledge-based economy.

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Malawians go to polls as fears linger over witchcraft riddled presidential palace

Malawians go to polls as fears linger over witchcraft riddled presidential palace

Five years ago, Chakwera’s eventual victory came after months of street protests in his support. But things have changed after five hard years and this vote takes place amid economic turmoil and shaky trust in public institutions in the southern African nation of 21 million.

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Trump administration ordered to clarify how it will prevent illegal deportation from Ghana

Trump administration ordered to clarify how it will prevent illegal deportation from Ghana

US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered the government to detail on Saturday night how it was trying to ensure Ghana would not send the immigrants elsewhere in violation of domestic court orders.

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Charlie Kirk’s assassination: From Gerald Ford, who survived two assassination attempts, US gun violence hits Republican-run states the most

Charlie Kirk’s assassination: From Gerald Ford, who survived two assassination attempts, US gun violence hits Republican-run states the most

These bloody episodes underscore a grim irony: The very politicians and pundits who promulgate expansive gun rights and tough-on-crime rhetoric have repeatedly found themselves on the receiving end of bullets.

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Kenya politics: Farouk Kibet ‘advises’ Luhyia to get ready to succeed President Ruto in 2032 as DCP questions his academic credentials

Kenya politics: Farouk Kibet ‘advises’ Luhyia to get ready to succeed President Ruto in 2032 as DCP questions his academic credentials

During the fundraiser in Malava the president’s man made the declaration that the region should wait for their turn to succeed Ruto in 2032 and hailed the close relationship between Luhyia and Kalenjin people. The declaration was met with swift response by DCP and Democratic Alliance Party of Kenya (DAP).

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