Silverfish, known as omena in East Africa, is a small, nutrient-rich fish. It offers several health benefits, making it a valuable dietary choice. Often dried and sold in markets, silverfish provides high protein, essential fatty acids, and many vitamins and minerals. This tiny fish is an important addition to many diets. A Nutrient-Dense Choice for […]
M-KOPA, a financial technology company, launched its phone financing service in Kenya in 2019. Customers can buy smartphones using a pay-as-you-go model. They make affordable daily or weekly payments. It initially focused on solar financing. It later expanded to smartphones and other products to boost digital and financial inclusion. M-KOPA recently announced plans to enter […]
Beyonce made her first political appearance this election season at a rally for Kamala Harris in Houston on Friday. The rally, centered on abortion rights, drew a crowd of around 30,000. Beyonce, joined by former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland, took the stage as a mother, not as a celebrity. She delivered a message on […]
Prof. Kithure Kindiki nominated as the new deputy president. If the nomination is approved by parliament, Kindiki will replace impeached Rigathi Gachagua. Kindiki, Kenya’s interior minister, has come under fire for how police have handled the country’s protests. President William Ruto has selected Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki as his new deputy, just one day after […]
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai narrowly escaped removal from office during a tense five-hour Senate session. His lawyer, Katwa Kigen, raised a preliminary objection, claiming the county assembly failed to meet the two-thirds majority required for impeachment. This argument cut short the planned two-day trial. As the session approached its conclusion, senators had to decide whether […]
Mpox, also known as monkeypox, spreads to new areas recently. Kenya confirms its first mpox death, according to Mary Muthoni, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards. The country now has 13 confirmed cases in counties. Out of 238 samples tested, 13 turned out positive, while 225 were negative. The Health Ministry’s latest report […]
The current Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) review, which was issued on Monday, saw super petrol, diesel, and kerosene prices fall by Ksh.8.18, Ksh.3.54, and Ksh.6.93 per litre. A litre of super petrol cost Ksh.180.66 in Nairobi under the new tariffs, effective from October 15 to November 14. Diesel sold for Ksh.168.06. Meanwhile, kerosene […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s accusation of forum shopping. It is obtaining judicial orders to avoid impeachment. During Monday’s mention of the respondents in the lawsuit in which the DP is seeking orders to prohibit the Senate from proceeding with the impeachment motion. Lawyer Paul Nyamodi pointed out that the petitioner has comparable petitions pending before […]
On Tuesday, Israel announced that it deployed a new division to southern Lebanon. This move marks a significant escalation in its operations against Hezbollah. The Israeli military targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut, conducting airstrikes in a well-known Hezbollah stronghold. Two Israeli officials confirmed that airstrikes also occurred near the Iranian Embassy in Damascus, Syria. […]
The National Assembly voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. A total of 281 MPs supported the motion, while 44 opposed it, and one abstained. Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse led the motion. He needed at least 233 votes for it to pass. Gachagua defended himself against 11 charges. He called them baseless and politically […]
