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A photo collage depicts Azimio leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, a collaboration Odinga justifies through his AU Chair ambitions and their shared "One Shilling" resource equity vision. IMAGE FILE In Summary: Azimio leader Raila Odinga has explained his decision to work with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, citing his pursuit of the African Union Commission Chairperson role and their shared vision for resource equity. Odinga stated that the government's endorsement of his AU bid necessitated working with Gachagua, who he described as a "Saul turned Paul" for supporting the "One Man, One Vote, One Shilling" approach. Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga has shed light on his decision to work with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, despite their dive...

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi addresses attendees at Chepterwai Girls School's prize-giving ceremony in Nandi County on June 5th, 2024, urging leaders to desist from involving President William Ruto in divisive tribal politics, and commending Ruto's efforts to unite Kenyans. [Image Source: @MusaliaMudavadi /X] In Summary: Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on leaders to refrain from involving President William Ruto in local tribal politics, emphasizing that Ruto is leading efforts to unite Kenyans. Mudavadi stated that Ruto has earned global recognition for his leadership and should not be sabotaged by those interested in propagating divisive tribal narratives. He commended Ruto's decision to back Raila Odinga for the AU chairmanship, describing...

Crime scene .IMAGE FILE /TopNews In Summary: Police are searching for a father suspected of fatally stabbing his daughter in Changamwe, Mombasa. In a separate news development in the same area, two road accidents resulted in two fatalities and five injuries. Police in Mombasa are actively searching for a father who allegedly stabbed his 25-year-old daughter, Diana Yumbya, during a domestic argument over a solar rechargeable lamp. The incident took place around midnight on June 1, following a brief power outage in the Changamwe area. Witnesses report that the father picked up a kitchen knife during the argument and stabbed his daughter in the chest before fleeing the scene. Neighbors who heard the commotion rushed Yumbya to Bomu Hospital, where she was pronounced de...

A 2015 photograph taken in Nairobi, Kenya, shows a utility pole with electrical distribution wires. PHOTO | Kenya Power In Summary: Kenya Power schedules outages for network maintenance. Affected areas include parts of Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, and Kakamega. Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions on Sunday in selected areas across three counties: Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, and Kakamega. This power outage is part of ongoing network maintenance efforts. Nairobi: In Nairobi, the areas that will experience power interruptions include Kyangombe, Syokimau, SGR, parts of Mombasa Road, and the Inland Container Depot (ICD). Specific locations affected are: Inland Container Depot Kyang'ombe Heavy Engineering Tile & Carpet Kings Atlantis Business Par...

Former US President Donald Trump. Image: FILE In Summary: Trump is the first former US president to have a criminal conviction. Despite his conviction, he can still run for president, but it may impact his chances in the election. Donald Trump has become the first former US president with a criminal conviction. Thirty-four charges, an often exasperated judge, and a procession of witnesses culminated in a historic trial. After two days of deliberations, a jury of 12 New Yorkers found Donald Trump guilty on all charges related to his hush-money case. This landmark verdict marks him as the first major party candidate to run for the White House as a convicted felon. So what happens next? Here are some key issues to consider. Can he still run for president?Yes. Th...

A collage featuring school students walking on the road (left) and others riding in a matatu (right). PHOTO | Courtesy In Summary: Six schools in Busia County have sent students home due to an outbreak of red-eye disease. Affected students have been quarantined, and there are calls for the government to supply treatment to school dispensaries. Six schools in Busia County have sent their learners home following an outbreak of red-eye disease, also known as conjunctivitis. The outbreak has affected several schools including Amagoro Girls High School, Malaba Primary School, and Mundika Boys High School. Speaking to the press on Thursday, the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Secretary General Moffat Okisai confirmed that the affected students were qu...

Loaves of bread and pieces of chapati. PHOTO/Pexels In Summary: The proposed 2024 Finance Bill includes higher excise duty on edible oils, likely raising the prices of basic commodities. The increase in excise duty could significantly impact families, hospitality, and tourism sectors. Kenyans may soon face higher prices for essential goods if the 2024 Finance Bill, which proposes increased excise duty on edible oils, is passed by Parliament. This bill could lead to price hikes for items such as bread (400g) from Kes 70 to Kes 80, long bars of soap from Kes180 to Kes270, and chapatis and mandazis, which depend on edible oils. Other affected commodities include chips, which may rise from Kes 80 to Kes100; 200g biscuits, from Kes120 to Kes150; 40g crisps, from Kes 50 to K...