Online activist James Awandu alias Jem Guru alias Jumuiyan is dead. Jumuiyan is said to have been found dead in his house in Ngong after suspected suicide. His body was moved to a mortuary where an autopsy was planned on Thursday. He is said to have been found dead on Wednesday night. Police said they are investigating the incident. He came from Kibaoni, Kilifi County where is family was shocked with the news of the demise. The online community joined in mourning a man they knew as a pillar in activism against poor governance. They referred him as captain due…
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Kenya urged South Sudanese leaders to prioritize peace and allow the ongoing peace agreements to proceed, following the arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar. Speaking on Wednesday, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi expressed Kenya’s concern over the unfolding situation in South Sudan. “The Kenyan government calls on all parties in South Sudan to prioritize peace by respecting the ongoing peace agreements under the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)’s Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS),” Mudavadi stated. He further urged South Sudanese leaders to exercise restraint and avoid escalating…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino Thursday claimed that top officials within the Kenya Kwanza government are orchestrating a well-coordinated and deliberate witch hunt against him. The leaders who he didn’t name are allegedly mobilizing state agencies to manufacture corruption allegations with the sole objective of damaging his political standing. He alleged at a media briefing that some officials from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have been enlisted in the plot and are planning to raid his office at Greenspan Shopping Mall in Donholm, Nairobi. He added government operatives have persistently attempted to pressure him into aligning with President William…
Serbia strongly condemned Kenya’s decision to recognise the independence of Kosovo. Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the action constitutes a blatant violation of international law and directly breaches United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244. The resolution unequivocally guarantees the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Serbia. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia strongly condemns the decision of the Republic of Kenya to recognize the unilaterally declared independence of the so-called ‘Kosovo,'” the statement said. Serbia added the decision comes in the very year marking the 80th anniversary of the adoption of the UN…
With deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Elvis Murakana Namenya (Age 26), beloved son of Hon. Beatrice Elachi, Member of Parliament for Dagoretti North. Elvis was a cherished brother, cousin, uncle, and friend to many. As a dedicated Business Studies student at Africa Nazarene University, he was eagerly looking forward to his graduation in June 2025. His kind heart, ambition, and warmth will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held in his honor at Holy Trinity Church, Kileleshwa, on March 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The final…
The Court of Appeal suspended a decision by the High Court that declared the new university funding model as unconstitutional and discriminatory. Justices Patrick Kiage, Weldon Korir and Joel Ngugi directed the Attorney General, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and the Trustees of the Universities Fund, Kenya, to complete and publicize, within 14 days, an appeals mechanism for students who may be aggrieved by funding decisions or their categorization for funding purposes. The mechanism will be made available to all students and relevant stakeholders. The judges said while the new funding model is under appeal, HELB and the Trustees…
The head of Turkey’s main opposition party has told the BBC that protests will continue “in every city” until either early presidential elections are called, or the jailed mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, is released from prison. Ozgur Ozel, chairman of the mayor’s Republican People’s Party (CHP), said the nationwide protests would include a very large demonstration this Saturday in Istanbul. That will open the party’s campaign to make Imamoglu the country’s next president in elections that are due in 2028, he said. “In every city we go to, we will have the biggest rallies in their history,” Ozel declared.…
The Trump administration has quietly paused the processing of green card applications filed by certain individuals, including approved refugees, as part of a broader effort to more aggressively vet immigrants, multiple sources familiar with the move told CBS News. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, recently directed officials to suspend processing of requests for legal permanent residency submitted by immigrants granted refugee or asylum status, according to the sources, who requested anonymity to discuss an action that has not been publicly reported. The move will, for the time being, place in legal limbo immigrants who were granted refuge in…
Immigration is a legal discipline that is as tricky as it can be contentious (particularly in the current climate). Because there are various national, global, and supranational treaties that govern the topic, it can be challenging to pin down all the disparate points involved. However, for the sake of clarity and brevity, this post will focus on the immigration system of the USA and break down the various types and what they might mean to those applying for them. While this post won’t be totally exhaustive, it will provide a basic understanding so that anyone seeking entry into the US…
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and in Utah, homeowners are increasingly looking to create spaces that are not only functional but also warm, inviting, and visually stunning. One of the most popular trends in Utah kitchen remodeling is the seamless integration of natural stone and warm wood accents. This combination brings together the timeless elegance of stone with the cozy, organic feel of wood, resulting in a kitchen that is both luxurious and welcoming. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Utah homeowners are embracing this trend, the benefits of using natural stone and warm wood, and…
A bathroom remodel is an exciting opportunity to transform one of the most frequently used spaces in your home. However, it’s also a chance to address underlying issues, such as leaky pipes and fixtures, that can cause significant damage if left unchecked. For homeowners in Bellevue, Washington, where the climate and aging plumbing systems can contribute to these problems, tackling leaks during a remodel is a smart and proactive approach. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the steps to identify, repair, and prevent leaky pipes and fixtures, ensuring your bathroom remodel in Bellevue, WA is both beautiful and…
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Biden administration’s regulation of so-called “ghost guns,” by a 7-2 vote. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the opinion, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts, as well as Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented. At issue was whether the devices meet the federal definition of a “firearm” and “frame and receiver,” and whether the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) exceeded its authority to regulate and enforce their sale. Ghost guns are do-it-yourself functional weapons that are…
In an effort to quell rising tensions in its troubled Tigray region, Ethiopia’s prime minister has said he will appoint a new leader in the area. Tigray’s interim President Getachew Reda fled to the capital, Addis Ababa, earlier this month following a power struggle in the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which runs the region. In a novel approach, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed asked Tigrayans to suggest who the region’s new leader should be via email. The infighting has sparked fears that Tigray could return to the civil war that claimed an estimated half a million lives. Prime Minister Abiy…
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for allegedly attempting to stage a coup against current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, after a ruling from the country’s top court. The Supreme Court’s five-member panel voted unanimously in favour of the trial going ahead. Bolsonaro, 70, denies the charges and says he is the victim of “political persecution” aimed at preventing him from running for president in 2026. The trial could go ahead as early as this year. If found guilty, Bolsonaro could face years in prison. The panel was tasked with determining whether there was enough evidence to…
The Sudanese army has told the BBC it has recaptured the airport in the capital, Khartoum, from the paramilitary RSF, marking its latest territorial gain in the brutal two-year civil war. Gen Mohamed Abdel Rahman al-Bilawi said troops had fully secured it and might be able to clear the rest of the RSF fighters by the end of day. The army has been moving swiftly since recapturing the presidential palace on Friday, and civilians have been celebrating in the streets as it advances. The RSF had controlled most of the capital since the war began in April 2023. Nationwide, hundreds…