Ben Kirui
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USAID freeze: Over 500 community workers protest in Ruaraka over unpaid salaries
The workers from the Baba Dogo area of Ruaraka held demonstrations on Friday, accusing the management of taking them in circles whenever they seek their dues.RIDA, which relied on donor funding from USAID, suspended all project activities on January 27 following a mem...
UHC workers storm Parliament again, vow to stay on strike until demands are met
For the second time in a week, striking UHC workers from across the country stormed Parliament, demanding their concerns be addressed.They vowed not to return to work until both national and county governments take action.
Clashes in Majengo leave several injured as tensions soar over a youth's shooting death
By early Wednesday morning, the unrest had escalated, with angry protesters setting fire to a police vehicle and blocking a key road to Eastleigh with stones and burning tires.
Kirinyaga: Chaos erupts at funeral service after politicians barred from speaking
Tensions flared when Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina defied the presiding bishop’s directive to steer clear of controversial political topics.
'I'm too busy for political wars': Kindiki tells Mt Kenya residents to ignore Gachagua
Addressing a gathering at his Irunduni rural home in Tharaka Nithi County, Kindiki took a swipe at his impeached predecessor, cautioning the latter against dragging him into unnecessary political battles.
How militant group has fueled banditry in Northern Kenya
This militant group has been implicated in various criminal activities, including arms and drug trafficking, human smuggling, illegal mining, and cross-border attacks.
Juja MP Koimburi charged with forging academic certificates
The legislator was presented with 6 forgery counts and another for failing to attend court on numerous dates.
Activists to stage protests outside Kenyan Parliament, Ugandan embassy demanding Besigye's release
Speaking in Nairobi, activists from Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania condemned the alleged abduction and rendition of Besigye and his ally, Hajj Obeid Lutale, labelling it a blatant violation of international human rights laws and extradition treaties.
Family of missing Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo breaks down after court dismisses case
Family members were overwhelmed by anguish and broke into wailing after Justice Julius Nangea declared that there was insufficient evidence to support the claim that Brian had been detained by KWS officers.
'Great friend and support system,' Kanja Waruru laid to rest in Nyeri
In an emotional send-off, tributes poured in with Kanja remembered as a remarkable soul who lived with joy, laughter, and love. He bravely battled liver cancer before passing away on January 23, 2025.