The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has expressed full support for recent criticisms by Catholic Bishops on governance and national issues, dismissing media reports suggesting otherwise. Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit reaffirmed the church’s alignment with the Catholic Bishops’ statement, which highlighted critical concerns affecting Kenyans. Though a statement on Monday, Ole Sapit emphasized the church’s role in advocating for truth and justice. “The Anglican Church of Kenya takes great exception to reports suggesting we disagree with the Catholic Bishops for calling out the government on various issues,” he said, adding that the bishops’ remarks represent the voices of ordinary Kenyans.…
Author: David Wafula
A Nairobi Milimani Court has condemned the detention of individuals accused of minor offenses. This after comedian Eric Omondi was arraigned on Monday after being in custody the whole weekend. Omondi was charged with creating a disturbance likely to cause a breach of peace after allegedly blocking vehicles and pouring kales (sukuma wiki) on Parliament Road in Starehe Sub-County. Senior Principal Magistrate Benmark Ikhubi, criticized law enforcement agencies for detaining suspects in misdemeanor cases unnecessarily. “In such offenses, you don’t need to keep somebody in custody for a whole weekend,”l said Ikhubi. “Even the law provides that the court should…
The Council of Governors (CoG) has criticized the Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, for delays in approving county fund withdrawals. This comes as the National Treasury has yet to release Sh63.6 billion for the October and November 2024 county allocations. CoG Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi expressed his dissatisfaction, stating that it is unacceptable for an institution meant to facilitate the process to cause delays. “We call upon the Controller of Budget to stop being a bottleneck and ensure counties access their funds in a timely manner,” he said. Abdullahi also praised the Senate for retaining the county allocation at Kshs. 400.117…
Equity Bank has announced a reduction in interest rates on all Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities, effective today. This move comes after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) recently lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) from 12.75% to 12.0%. This is the second time in less than six months that the bank has reduced its interest rates. The first reduction occurred in September 2024. According to the bank, the decision aims to make credit more affordable and accessible, supporting financial inclusion and fostering economic growth across the country. The revised interest rates will apply to both new and existing loans. The…
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $100,000 by the NBA for making an “offensive and derogatory” homophobic remark during a courtside interview. The 23-year-old made the comment after his team’s 115-114 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. Ball was discussing his team’s defensive strategy during the final play of the game, when Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo missed a last-second shot. The NBA imposed the maximum fine possible under its current guidelines for the comment. Also Read: Statue of NBA Star Dwyane Wade Sparks Fan Backlash Ball expressed regret for his words in a statement after the game,…
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja has established a 21-member taskforce to investigate the causes of the growing accumulation of unsold tea in Kenya. In a gazette notice, Karanja outlined the taskforce’s mission to examine the root causes and impacts of the crisis while proposing solutions that address the issue in the short, medium, and long term. “It is notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development has appointed a Taskforce to investigate the underlying causes and impacts of accumulation of unsold tea and propose short, medium and long…
The Kenyan High Commission in Australia has announced fully-funded university scholarships for Kenyan students. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kenya High Commission in Canberra and Stanley International College in Perth, Western Australia. The scholarships will support students pursuing a Bachelor of Community Service or a Bachelor of Information Communication Technology. In a statement, the commission invited applications, emphasizing the opportunity for qualified students to benefit from this partnership. “Applications are invited from qualified students following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kenya High Commission in Canberra and Stanley International…
A five-year-old girl drowned in a swimming pool while she was playing with her friends at a hotel in Nyali, Mombasa. Alby Okeyo was with her friends on Saturday morning when the incident happened at the Sanana Hotel in Nyali, Mombasa. The minor was accompanied by her aunt at the hotel when she drowned. The woman told police the child had drifted from the shallow to the deep end where she drowned. Witnesses said an alarm was raised and the pool attendant dived in and rescued the victim. She was rushed to Premier Hospital Nyali where she succumbed while being…
Drake has revealed a fresh haircut, moving on from his controversial pigtails that sparked online criticism and claims of a “midlife crisis.” The 38-year-old rapper, known for hits like One Dance and God’s Plan, shared his new look on Instagram Saturday. In the post, Drake posed with a serious expression and duck lips, showing off his clean-cut hairstyle. Fans quickly reacted on social media. One wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Drake cut his hair off?! Omg we are SO BACK! Them braids been too tight for too damn long!” Another said, “I’m glad he cut his hair. Now I don’t…
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, a Barstool Sports personality and co-host of the BFFs podcast, has accused her ex-boyfriend, country music singer Zach Bryan, of abusive behavior. In a TikTok video posted on Sunday morning, LaPaglia, 25, claimed to possess footage of Bryan “whipping” objects at her face and threatened to release it if he did not stop sharing photos and videos of her cat, Stump, on social media. Though she has yet to provide any evidence of the alleged abuse, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy encouraged her in the comments of the video, writing, “Post it!!!!” LaPaglia replied, “I’ll just send…
Former Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY) star Bethenny Frankel has criticized the franchise’s reboot, describing it in a now-deleted TikTok video as a “piece of trash.” The Skinnygirl founder voiced her frustration, calling for recognition of the contributions of former cast members Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley, Luann de Lesseps, and Ramona Singer, whom she described as the show’s backbone. Frankel claimed that Bravo sidelined the original stars in favor of a “glossy” new cast, suggesting the network spent significantly more on the reboot while treating the previous cast poorly. “They’ve always been discarded,” she said, referencing the former…
South African police say they will continue to arrest any illegal miners who emerge from a disused gold mine where hundreds, possibly thousands, of people are in hiding. This follows a court order which said the mine-shaft in Stilfontein, around 90 miles (145km) south-west of Johannesburg, should not be blocked. Emergency services have been at the site, for several days. Police have been preventing food and water entering the mine to, as one government minister put it, “smoke them out”. The miners – who have been underground for a month – have so far refused to exit the mine over…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Sunday criticised a section of politicians for what he described as the mistreatment of religious leaders. Gachagua, speaking during a Sunday service at PCEA Muteero Kerarapon Church in Kajiado County, urged President William Ruto and other government officials to listen to the clergy rather than dismiss their concerns. Gachagua warned that the current administration risks repeating the mistakes of former President Daniel arap Moi, who allegedly oppressed and humiliated religious leaders. He urged the government to uphold religious freedom and institutional independence. “Let us respect the freedom of worship, the freedom of expression, and the…
Detectives based at Kilimani in Nairobi are holding a suspect of stupefying identified as Consolata Nyangai, notorious for the drugging of revelers across various drinking joints in Nairobi. Her arrest resulted from a report filed at Kilimani Police Station by a Chadian national, who informed detectives that a city damsel had washed his wallets after a night of merrymaking at Gemini and Quivers clubs. In his November 9 report, the victim alleged to have retreated to his residence located at Spring Gardens Apartments in the company of his catch, Consolata, having downed several shots of their choice frothy waters. The…
President William Ruto has announced plans to construct a modern stadium at Jacaranda Grounds in Nairobi. Speaking during a church service at Soweto Catholic Church on Sunday, Ruto emphasized that the project aims to provide a space for youth to engage in sports and steer away from drug abuse. “The stadium will give young people an alternative to destructive activities. Instead of abusing drugs, they can have a modern facility to play and grow their talents,” the president said. Ruto revealed that work on the stadium would begin tomorrow under the supervision of Charles Hinga, Principal Secretary in the State…