Author: Vicmas Sankara (Vicmas Sankara)

They are Not Fit for the Cabinet, Members Vow to Reject 5 Cabinet Nominees
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They are Not Fit for the Cabinet, Members Vow to Reject 5 Cabinet Nominees

The parliamentary committee that vetted Cabinet Secretary nominees is divided over the suitability of five nominees. Members of the committee largely drawn from Azimio La Umoja – One Kenya Coalition have raised reservations about former Meru Senator Mithika Linturi (Agriculture), Ms Penina Malonza (Tourism), Zacharia Njeru (Lands) , former Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa (Public Service)...

Azimio to Front Majembe Machacha for Bungoma Senator
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Azimio to Front Majembe Machacha for Bungoma Senator

Azimio La Umoja- One Kenya Alliance has settled on Majembe Machacha to fly the coalition party’s flag in the Bungoma senatorial byelection. The seat fell vacant when Moses Wetangula was elected Speaker of the National Assembly. Mr Machacha who has been a long time aid of former Minister Fred Gumo ran in the August 8th...

Kenyan-Born Rishi Sunak Is the New British PM
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Kenyan-Born Rishi Sunak Is the New British PM

Rishi Sunak who was born and raised in Kitale, Kenya has been elected overwhelmingly by the Conservative party to become Britain’s first none white leader. The 42 year old is also the youngest prime minister in modern times The former chancellor’s path to succeed Liz Truss was cleared on Sunday when ex-prime minister Boris Johnson...

Pakistani Journalist Shot Dead in a Case of Mistaken Identity
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Pakistani Journalist Shot Dead in a Case of Mistaken Identity

Arshad Sharif, a senior Pakistani journalist was shot dead by police officers manning a roadblock along the Nairobi-Magadi highway. The police say it was a case of mistaken identity after the journalist failed to identify himself prompting a chase and a shooting. Sharif’s car rolled after the shooting leaving him dead and his driver fatally...

DCI Officers in Custody Amid Investigations on the Disappearance of Indian Nationals
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DCI Officers in Custody Amid Investigations on the Disappearance of Indian Nationals

Four detectives who were part of the disbanded Special Service Unit (SSU) have been placed under custody as investigations narrow down to those involved in the kidnapping and disappearance of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver. The four detectives were picked up by investigators to aid in unravelling the disappearance of Mr Zulfiqar Khan,...

Tension in Tigania as Camel Herders Shoots a Woman to Death
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Tension in Tigania as Camel Herders Shoots a Woman to Death

In what is turning out to be a direct effect of the raging drought that has affected most parts of the country, conflicts between farmers and herders are becoming a common occurrence. Kandebene village,Tigania West constituency in meru county is in mourning following the death of Ruth Kagwiria, she was reportedly shot by camel herders...