Leaders from the Western Region have launched an aggressive push for political unity as they seek to consolidate their influence and position one of their own for the presidency by 2032. Speaking during the burial of Mzee Peter Nasong’o Nabwera in Lugari Constituency, Kakamega County, senior politicians emphasized the urgent need for the Luhya community to turn its numerical strength into decisive political power at the ballot box. The gathering, attended by influential national and regional leaders, painted a picture of a region determined to break away from its historical struggles with disunity and fragmented political loyalties. Despite being one…
Author: David Wafula
As the clock strikes midnight on December 31, the world celebrates the arrival of a new year. This moment symbolizes hope, renewal, and the promise of fresh opportunities. Whether shared in heartfelt messages, inspirational quotes, or festive gestures, New Year greetings play a significant role in connecting people across the globe. Importance of New Year Messages New Year messages are more than just words; they are tokens of goodwill, love, and encouragement. These messages set the tone for the year ahead, inspiring optimism and gratitude. Whether you’re addressing family, friends, colleagues, or acquaintances, a well-thought-out message can strengthen bonds and…
Former Love Island star Dani Dyer has announced when she plans to marry West Ham and England forward Jarrod Bowen. Dyer, the daughter of actor Danny Dyer, has been in a relationship with Bowen for three years. The couple got engaged last summer during a holiday, shortly after England’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Bowen proposed with a stunning ring, marking their commitment to one another. Interacting with fans on Instagram, Dyer shared that the wedding is just five months away. “I honestly can see why people elope and then have a big party because the guest…
Dayle Haddon, a model who graced magazine covers and appeared in ’70s and ’80s TV shows and films including “North Dallas Forty,” “Max Headroom” and “The Hitchhiker,” died in an apparent carbon monoxide leak in Solebury, Pennsylvania on Friday, authorities said. She was 76. According to the Solebury Township Police Department website, Haddon “was discovered deceased in a second-floor bedroom” of the “detached office/in-law suite” of a residence on Friday morning, while a 76-year-old male, Walter J. Blucas, was found “lying down, passed out.” The statement said he is “currently hospitalized in critical condition.” Walter J. Blucas is the father of…
President-elect Donald Trump appeared to side with technology bosses Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in a row over a visa programme that brings skilled workers to the US. Trump told the New York Post on Saturday that he “always liked” H-1B visas and hired guest workers under the scheme – even though he’s previously been critical of the programme. He was wading into a debate that has pitted his advisors from the tech world against Republicans who want a harder line on all forms of immigration. The argument broke out after Ramaswamy, tapped by Trump along with Musk to slash…
A plane carrying 181 passengers crashed Sunday at an airport in the southwest of South Korea. The death toll from the crash at Muan International Airport has risen to 85, the National Fire Agency said in a statement. A total of 39 men and 46 women have been killed, it adds. South Korean news agency Yonhap reporter that most of the 181 passengers are presumed dead, citing the local fire authority. The accident happened shortly after 09:00 local time – 00:00 GMT – when the plane landed at Muan International Airport. Footage appearing to showed the crash, which has not…
Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui has embraced his nomination as Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, and Industry, promising to lead with integrity and respect for the Constitution. In a post on X, Kinyanjui expressed gratitude to President William Ruto for the opportunity. “For God and country, I accept the honour of nomination to serve our nation as the Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, and Industry,” he wrote. He further pledged to be guided by honesty, integrity, and the law in his leadership. Kinyanjui is among three Cabinet Secretary nominees set to undergo vetting on January 14. The vetting schedule includes…
President William Ruto has temporarily assigned three sitting Cabinet Secretaries to oversee vacant ministries as nominees await parliamentary approval. In a notice issued by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, the acting CSs began their roles following the December 19 Cabinet reshuffle. “As the Cabinet Secretary nominees undergo the requisite parliamentary approval process, His Excellency the President has assigned acting Cabinet Secretaries to vacant ministerial portfolios,” Koskei stated. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will serve as acting Cabinet Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy. Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has been tasked with temporarily overseeing the Ministry of Agriculture and…
More than 2,000 Mozambican families have sought refuge in Malawi this week, Malawian authorities said, as dozens of people were reported killed in spreading unrest over a disputed election in October. Some businesses including banks were closed in Mozambique’s capital Maputo on Friday and patrols were set up in some areas following a deadly prison riot and breakout on Wednesday. Mozambique has been gripped by violent protests for about two months since the electoral commission said the ruling Frelimo party had retained power and its candidate won the presidency in the election. Frelimo denies opposition accusations of electoral fraud. A decision by…
The United Nations Security Council authorized an African Union stabilisation and support mission in Somalia – known as AUSSOM – on Friday that will replace a larger AU anti-terrorism operation from January 1, 2025. Somalia’s security has been underwritten by foreign resources since Ethiopia invaded in 2006, toppling an Islamist-led administration but galvanising an insurgency that has since killed tens of thousands of people. The European Union and United States, the top funders of AU forces in Somalia, wanted to reduce the number of AU peacekeepers due to concerns about long-term financing and sustainability. Negotiations about the new force had…
A police officer was found dead on the roadside along Manyatta-Kianjokoma road, Embu County. Police said the officer was discovered dead on Saturday December 28 and they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Embu North police boss Benjamin Kiprono identified the deceased as 35-year-old Collins Wafula, who was stationed at the Embu North Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) headquarters. According to Kiprono, Wafula was last seen leaving an end-of-year party at the DCC offices. He was reportedly heading towards Kianjokoma, where he later joined a group for drinks at Jambo Lodge. However, his movements after that remain unclear until the…
The public has until January 3, 2024, to raise objections to the suitability of newly appointed Cabinet Secretary nominees. Citizens are encouraged to submit written affidavits, supported by evidence, to contest any nominee’s suitability. Submissions can be sent to the Clerk of the National Assembly via P.O. Box 41842-0100, Nairobi, or emailed to cna@parliament.go.ke. According to the Clerk of the National Assembly, the vetting sessions will take place at County Hall, Parliament Buildings. “Merry Christmas! Kindly note that the Committee on Appointments will conduct approval hearings for three nominees proposed by the President as Cabinet Secretaries on January 14, 2024,”…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary traffic disruption on Kipande Road from Friday, December 27, 2024, to Tuesday, December 31, 2024. The partial road closure will facilitate the installation of a cross culvert to enhance road connectivity in Nairobi. In a public notice issued on December 27, KeNHA informed motorists and residents that traffic will be diverted from Kipande Road to Ngara Road during the closure. Alternative routes include the Embu-Nairobi Highway/Prof. Wangari Maathai Road, Limuru Road, and Kolobot Road. “Kipande Road will be partially closed on Single Bound at a time on diversion to Ngara…
At least four people were Friday killed in an accident involving a private car along Kericho- Awasi road. Police said one passenger survived the accident and is admitted in hospital with serious injuries. The accident occurred at Pala area when a driver of a Nissan Vanette car lost its control and veered off the road. Police said the car landed in a ditch killing the four on the spot in the Friday afternoon incident. The dead included the car male driver, another male passenger and two female passengers. The survivor had a fractured left hand, police said. The police arrived…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen broke his silence on cases of abduction and denied police involvement in the criminal activities. Murkomen said there was no such policy in government of abduction or enforced disappearances. He said anyone arrested by the police ought to be taken to court within 24 hours. “The National Police Service has confirmed to us that it has not arrested anyone and failed to take them to court as required by the law,” he said. Murkomen moved to reassure the public that NPS does not work under the whims of any political leader regardless of their status.…