News Cabinet approved a suppliers credit financing which forms the base of the Anglo-leasing scandal A suppliers’ credit financing which forms the base of the multi-billion Anglo-Leasing trial was approved by Cabinet, a witness has said. According to Mr Ignatius Wekesa, the investigating officer in the case who is being cross examined and the final prosecution witness, said that the government gave the nod for the supplies of security items on Cabinet approval at the time saying before magistrate Felix Kombo that a look at the documentation, mainly, correspondences between the concerned parties at the […] todaySeptember 20, 2022 43
Entertainment Grand Theft Auto Video Game suffers leak months before release The developer, Rockstar Games, has confirmed that its confidential information was illegally downloaded after an unprecedented and unexpected leak revealed early footage of its next video game in action. Named as the biggest leak in gaming history, gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto VI was posted online on Sunday. It's the highly anticipated sequel to Grand Theft Auto V, which is one of the most successful games in history, selling 169 million copies and generating over $6 billion in revenue since […] todaySeptember 20, 2022 33
News Members of Parliament in both houses to elect their speakers today before Tuesday handover ceremony p PHOTO:COURTESY President Uhuru Kenyatta and President-elect William Ruto have rallied MPs in their respective political formations ahead of today’s crucial vote in Parliament, their final political contest before the transfer of power on Tuesday. In the Senate, former Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka is up against former Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi, who has been endorsed by the President-elect. The two rival coalitions are also tussling for the deputy Speaker posts in the two Houses. In the Senate, former Vice-President […] todaySeptember 8, 2022 48
News Miguna Miguna demands travel documents to return to Kenya before Ruto’s swearing in Miguna Miguna, the Kenyan lawyer who was deported to Canada after the controvertial mock swearing-in of Raila Odinga has asked the Public Service Commission head Joseph Kinyua to provide documents to facilitate for his travel back to the country ahead of William Ruto's swearing in to the office oof the President. Miguna gave Kinyua as the chairperson of the assumption of Office of the President Committee 24 hours to facilitate his travel by giving him emergency travel documents and lifting […] todaySeptember 8, 2022 199
News Rigathi Gachagua, from Moi Era District Officer to future Deputy President PHOTO: COURTESY Rigathi Gachagua, a man's whose perception were to be applied in choosing the Deputy President for the August 9 General Elections, he would have failed. For Gachagua whose nomination by United Democratic Alliance (UDA) presidential flagbearer William Ruto came with so much conflict in the Mt Kenya region, it was impressive how he shouldered away the setbacks and marched on to emerge victorious. The 57-year-old Mathira MP is just days away from becoming the second most powerful […] todaySeptember 6, 2022 328
What's Happnin guiness launches black shines brightest stories Guinness has partnered with talented Kenyan creatives to launch a new TV series as part of the Guinness "Black Shines Brightest" campaign which celebrates African creativity and ingenuity. The series, dubbed _Black Shines Brightest Stories_, premiered on Maisha Magic East at 6:30 pm on 23rd July and was directed by Kenyan actor and producer Nick Mutuma. Some of Kenya's most talented creatives feature in the series, including fashion designer Boguk, visual artist Catherine Jepkemboi, popularly known as Minicheps, and […] todayAugust 1, 2022 178
News Pope Francis lands in Canada for tour of penance and forgiveness for indigenous abuse IMAGE: VATICAN NEWS Pope Francis has landed in Canada to kick off a week-long trip that will centre around his apology on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church for the abuse that Indigenous children endured at mostly church-run residential schools. “This is a trip of penance. Let’s say that is its spirit,” the pope told reporters after his flight took off from Rome on Sunday. The papal plane touched down in Edmonton on Sunday in the western province […] todayJuly 26, 2022 83
News DCI raid suspected “Ruto office” as Kinoti and Chebukati argue over Venezuelan nationals PHOTO: PD.CO.KE/SETH OLALE A war of words between the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations escalated yesterday with the publication, by the latter, of a lengthy statement that accused the elections agency of misrepresenting facts, lying and laxity in the management of the upcoming General Election. DCI boss George Kinoti's statement was the latest in exchanges between the two agencies following the arrest and detention on Thursday of three foreigners, who were found […] todayJuly 25, 2022 112
News Bus crashes into Ravine in Tharaka Nithi killing 33 so far A bus crashed into the Nithi River valley, Sunday night, along the Meru-Nairobi highway Sunday night while on route to Mombasa. The vehicle plunged into Nithi River, approximately 40 metres below the bridge. Rescue operations are underway and being overseen by Tharaka Nithi County Rescue team manager Alex Mugambi. Many of those injured were rushed to Chuka County Referral Hospital and PCEA Chogoria Mission Hospital. According to eyewitnesses, the bus seemed to have had trouble braking and manoeuvring the Nithi […] todayJuly 25, 2022 52
