Armed ‘Suicidal’ Man Shot Near White House, Suspect Hospitalized US Secret Service agents shot an armed man near the White House late last night, according to an official statement released early Sunday. The incident occurred while President Donald Trump was spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. Local police had warned that a “suicidal” man traveling from Indiana …

  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised serious allegations, claiming that the iconic Bomas of Kenya—a national heritage site—and prison lands have been sold to a Turkish national. Speaking at ACK Holy Trinity Church in Kitengela, Kajiado County, Gachagua asserted that the Cabinet approved the sale hastily, despite objections from key government agencies like the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority …

At least 46 people have died following a military plane crash on the outskirts of Khartoum, Sudan, on February 25, 2025. Among the victims is Major General Bahr Ahmed, a senior Sudanese military commander.   The Sudanese military reported that the aircraft went down while attempting to take off from Wadi Sayidna Air Base, north of Omdurman. The crash also …

  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made an emotional plea to President William Ruto, urging him to spare his children from political battles. Speaking on Wednesday, February 26, during an interview with vernacular radio stations in Ukambani, Gachagua accused the president of orchestrating actions that have negatively impacted his children’s businesses.   “I am only asking the president, please, …

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has reopened its online portal to accept applications for Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) placements. This initiative aims to fill remaining vacancies in 21 KMTC courses for the upcoming March 2025 intake. The application window is open until March 4, 2025. This reopening follows an earlier application phase that commenced on …

In a tragic incident in Juja, Kiambu County, a General Service Unit (GSU) officer died after jumping off a balcony in the Gwa Kairu area. The officer was reportedly being pursued by unknown assailants at the time of the incident. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death to identify the individuals involved and determine the motive behind the …

  The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Act, 2013, as amended in 2021, introduced a new contribution structure that significantly affects both employers and employees. These amendments aim to enhance retirement benefits for Kenyan workers, align contributions with economic conditions, and ensure the fund’s sustainability. This article delves into the key changes, their impact on employers and employees, and the …

Kirinyaga County is mourning the loss of three junior secondary school pupils who died in a tragic road accident on Sunday, February 23. The children were riding on a motorcycle that collided head-on with a lorry at Gatugura along the Kutus-Kimunye road in Gichugu.   How the Accident Happened   According to Kirinyaga East Sub-County Police Commander Johnson Wachira, the …

  The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that most of its employees will be either fired or placed on administrative leave by midnight on Sunday, marking a significant step in the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce government spending.   According to a statement on USAID’s website, approximately 1,600 employees based in the U.S. will be laid off …

  The family of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Wafula Chebukati has disclosed that he succumbed to a cardiac arrest after battling a recurrent cancerous brain tumor.   Speaking to the press on Monday, the family revealed that Chebukati had initially been diagnosed with the tumor and underwent surgery in Germany. However, the tumor recurred in April …