The Trump administration is facing political uproar after the White House confirmed that a journalist was inadvertently added to an unsecure group chat in which US national security officials planned a military strike in Yemen. The Atlantic magazine’s Jeffrey Goldberg reported that he was included on a Signal message group where Vice-President JD Vance and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth were apparently among members. He said he saw classified military plans for US strikes on Houthi rebels, including weapons packages, targets and timing, two hours before the bombs struck. The report sparked a firestorm of criticism from Democrats and concerns among several Republicans.…
Author: David Wafula
South Korean carmaking giant Hyundai has unveiled $21bn (£16.3bn) of investment in the US. The plan includes a new $5.8bn steel plant in the southern state of Louisiana. Hyundai also said it will expand its American vehicle production and invest billions of dollars in new technology including autonomous driving and artificial intelligence (AI). The announcement alongside US President Donald Trump comes as his administration is set to impose new tariffs on trading partners from 2 April. “Money is pouring in. We want to keep it that way,” Trump said during the event at the White House on Monday. “This investment…
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has reported annual revenue for 2024 that has leapfrogged rival Tesla. The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue rose by 29% to come in at 777 billion yuan ($107bn; £83bn), boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles. This topped the $97.7bn reported by Elon Musk’s Tesla. BYD has also just launched a lower-priced car to rival Tesla’s Model 3, which has long been the top selling electric vehicle (EV) in China. It comes as Tesla faces a backlash around the world over Musk’s ties to US President Donald Trump, while Chinese carmakers have been hit with tariffs…
Popular DNA testing firm 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy protection, and announced that its co-founder and CEO, Anne Wojcicki, has resigned with immediate effect. The company will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court. 23andMe said in a press release that it plans to continue operating throughout the sale process and that there “are no changes to the way the company stores, manages, or protects customer data.” The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection watchdog, said on Monday it had notified the company of its intent to hand down a £4.59m fine over a 2023 data…
Police in Meru are searching for a man accused of hacking his wife to death during a domestic dispute. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the couple had a heated argument before the tragic incident, though the exact cause remains unclear. The murder was reported on Sunday by Igembe South Assistant Chief Ikuua after the 45-year-old woman’s body was found dumped under a culvert along the Therone-Kiuma murram road. Witnesses said the couple had been seen arguing while heading home from Therone market. The suspect, identified as Samuel Miriti, is believed to have attacked his wife…
Police have arrested three people suspected of assaulting a woman during a burial ceremony, an incident captured in a viral social media video. National Police Service (NPS) spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga confirmed the arrests on Monday, saying they were made following investigations into the disturbing footage. “The National Police Service confirms that the incident occurred on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Kiambere, Mwonosiri Sublocation, Nyamira County. The victim has since been located, and three suspects have been arrested,” Nyaga said. The suspects remain in custody as they await processing and arraignment. “We thank the public for providing crucial information that led…
President William Ruto on Monday met with governors from the Mount Kenya region at State House, Nairobi, ahead of his planned tour of the region. In a statement on his social media, Ruto said the meeting focused on development initiatives aimed at boosting economic growth in the region. Governors present at the meeting included Cecily Mbarire (Embu), Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga), Kimani Wamatangi (Kiambu), Joshua Irungu (Laikipia), Muthomi Njuki (Tharaka Nithi), Irungu Kang’ata (Murang’a), Kiarie Badilisha (Nyandarua), and Isaac Mutuma (Meru). Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga was absent. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Cabinet Secretaries, and Principal Secretaries were also in attendance. “We…
Two men were arrested on Sunday evening after attempting to steal over Sh1.2 million worth of diesel from a petrol station in Kajiado County. According to police, the suspects’ scheme was thwarted by a vigilant pump attendant at Sajjy Petrol Station in Bisil township, Oloililai Sub-County. The incident occurred around 4 pm when an Isuzu NPR tanker pulled up at the station. The two men, posing as wealthy customers, requested to purchase 6,000 litres of diesel. Claiming to have already made a direct bank payment to the station’s owner, they presented what appeared to be proof of the transaction. Without…
A football fan’s vehicle was stolen on Thursday evening during the Harambee Stars vs Gabon match at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, March 23, 2024. Police said the car, a silver Toyota IST with registration number KBN 093B, was taken while parked by the roadside along Kisauni Road, behind Nairobi West Hospital. The owner reported the theft at Akila Police Station in Lang’ata, stating that he had parked the car at 3:40 pm before heading to the stadium to watch the World Cup Qualifiers match. After Kenya’s 2-1 loss to Gabon, the fan returned at around 7:00 pm, only to find…
Detectives in Imenti North, Meru County, are investigating a violent robbery where a gang of three armed men attacked a couple on Sunday. The robbers stabbed a man, raped his girlfriend, and stole their belongings before escaping. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the victims reported the incident at 5 a.m. They were heading home to Mwitetia from Meru Town on a bodaboda when they were ambushed by the machete-wielding gang at Gakoromone. The suspects were also riding on a motorcycle. Authorities said the bodaboda rider managed to escape by jumping off the moving bike, leaving the couple…
The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) is advocating for the mandatory adoption of Credit Information Sharing (CIS) with Credit Reference Bureaus (CRBs) to enhance financial sustainability within the SACCO sector. Speaking at the Sacco Leadership Forum hosted by Metropol, SASRA Chief Executive Officer Peter Njuguna emphasized the need to enact full file sharing into law. He noted that such a move would help SACCOs bridge information gaps and make more informed lending decisions. “The CIS mechanism has been in place for nearly two decades. The journey has been about balancing awareness and capacity development. The reluctance is not intentional; it…
The Ministry of Health has called on the public to step up efforts in raising awareness and strengthening prevention measures as the world marks World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. In a statement shared on social media, the ministry highlighted the dangers of TB and the need for collective action to curb its spread. “Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or spits,” the ministry stated. However, it emphasized that TB is both preventable and curable, urging Kenyans to take proactive measures. “Let’s raise awareness, strengthen…
Former Kisumu West Member of Parliament Kenn Nyagudi has died after battling a long illness. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula confirmed his passing on Sunday, March 24, in a statement on his official X account. According to Wetang’ula, Nyagudi died while receiving treatment at the private wing of Kenyatta National Hospital. “I send my heartfelt sympathies to the family of former Kisumu Town West MP Rev. Kenn Nyagudi. I was privileged to have interacted with him when I was the Foreign Affairs Minister,” Wetang’ula said. “He passed away this evening while undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital. May his family…
Kenya’s Harambee Stars put up a spirited fight but fell 2-1 to Gabon in a thrilling FIFA World Cup qualifier match played at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The game, attended by President William Ruto, Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, marked a historic moment as it was the first time in over six years that the national team played in a fully packed local stadium. Despite the loss, President William Ruto commended the team’s performance, promising continued support to ensure better results in future matches. “Harambee Stars put up a spirited fight…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who also serves as Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, has strongly condemned the assault and forceful ejection of Mumias East MP Peter Salasya from Nyayo Stadium during Kenya’s FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Gabon on Sunday, March 23. Salasya, who was among thousands of football fans attending the crucial match, was chased out of the stadium in chaotic scenes that were captured in viral videos. Footage shows the MP being roughed up by a section of the crowd before being forcibly directed towards the stadium’s exit. Some individuals attempted to grab and attack him, while…