Author: Steve Ireri

Maina Wanjigi, the father of businessman Jimi Wanjigi and a towering figure in Kenya’s political and economic history, passed away at Nairobi Hospital at the age of 92. Known for his extensive career as a Cabinet minister and his contributions to various sectors, Wanjigi was instrumental in developing the expansive Gikomba Market and establishing the jua kali business sector in Shauri Moyo. He was a visionary leader who advocated for free primary education in 1973, a goal realized 30 years later, and played a crucial role in settling thousands of landless citizens during his tenure as the Director of Settlement.…

In a heart-wrenching scene, the first protester against the Finance Bill 2024, Evans Kiratu, was buried in a somber ceremony. Kiratu’s mother fell and wailed with grief as she viewed her son’s body, the pain on her face telling the story of a mother shattered by her son’s untimely death. Kiratu, struck by a tear gas canister in his groin during the anti-Finance Bill protests in Nairobi on June 20, succumbed to his injuries at Kenyatta National Hospital. An emotional video captured the moment Evans Kiratu’s mother broke down as his body was prepared for burial. Follow our Facebook page…

Veteran journalist Mutegi Njau, a respected figure in Kenya’s media landscape, has passed away. Njau died peacefully on Thursday evening at around 7 pm, as confirmed by his family. “Dad was a remarkable man whose generosity, sense of humour, and dedication to his career left a lasting impact on everyone he met,” the family stated. Njau’s illustrious career began in 1979 and spanned several decades, during which he worked at leading media houses, including Royal Media Services. He was a resident analyst on Citizen TV’s ‘Cheche’ power breakfast show. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: His passion for journalism…

Kenyan Gen Zs are relentless in their mission to send William Ruto back to Sugoi, recently joining a live stream by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to demand his prosecution. The ICC was caught off guard as Kenyans flooded the live stream with comments asking for intervention to save Kenya. A screenshot shared on TikTok shows how the live stream, typically focused on prosecuting figures like the president, was interrupted and halted by the scathing comments. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The attention is now on Kenya, with the comments not going unnoticed. Many senior US leaders and…

A rogue police officer, identified by online sleuths as the shooter responsible for the tragic death of 27-year-old Rex Kanyike, is under scrutiny again for opening fire on journalists during yesterday’s protests. The country is in an uproar after a video surfaced showing the officer in a blue shirt and cap recklessly discharging his firearm at a group of reporters. Kenyans have expressed their anger, demanding his immediate arrest, convinced he is the same officer who shot Kanyike during last week’s protests. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: In the video, the officer is seen hurrying to enter the…

Khalif Kairo, CEO of Kai and Karo and a prominent protester against the finance bill, announced that he will not be attending today’s demonstrations. Speaking about the government’s unexpected decision to reject the finance bill, Kairo declared that this marks the first significant victory for the protesters. Having been on the front lines, even during incidents involving live bullets on Parliament Road, Kairo stated he has compelling reasons for his decision to skip today’s protests. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Kairo urged Kenyans to refrain from further protests, arguing that continued demonstrations after the government’s concession could undermine…

Even as thousands of Kenyans prepare to take to the streets of Nairobi today to protest the passing of the finance bill, a past video of President Uhuru Kenyatta suggesting that Kenyans would overthrow the government on a Tuesday has resurfaced. The video, from the 2022 general election, captures Ruto in his true political element, making promises to jubilant Kenyans. In the video, Ruto is heard telling the crowd that the government often lacks the power to effect change, as it is ultimately the people who have the power and the right to hire and fire those in leadership, sparking…

CNN International correspondent Larry Madowo arrived in Kenya this morning after cutting short his vacation in Venice to cover today’s protests. The journalist shared a photo of himself at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, standing next to a sign reading “Welcome to Magical Kenya.” Larry has been on a tight schedule, having covered protests in Kenya on Thursday before heading to Venice, Italy for his vacation. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Just four days later, the journalist has returned to cover what is anticipated to be one of the largest protests in Kenya’s history, with thousands of people, primarily…

Six students from St Theresa Bikeke High School who were heading home for the mid-term break are now fighting for their lives in hospital after a grisly accident along the Kitale-Eldoret Highway. The accident involved a tuk-tuk carrying the six students, a trailer, and a motorcycle. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred when the tuk-tuk driver, attempting to avoid hitting a boy on a bicycle, lost control and collided with an oncoming trailer at high speed. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Tragically, the tuk-tuk driver died on the spot. The students were rushed to Kitale General Hospital with…

Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie has issued a public apology, retracting his earlier claims that the photos from the Occupy Parliament protests on June 20 were doctored. In a recent Parliamentary session, Kiarie admitted his comments were misguided and insensitive after initially asserting that the images were fake. “I truly apologize for the comments I made regarding the protests and the authenticity of certain images,” Kiarie stated. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: “In the heat of the moment, during the debate on the finance bill, my words were unnecessary, misguided, and insensitive.” He expressed deep regret for his…