Author: Austin Omondi

In a historic turn of events, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been impeached following a dramatic vote in the National Assembly. Over two-thirds of MPs voted in favor of his removal, marking the first time a Kenyan deputy president has been impeached. Under the current constitution, the Deputy President enjoys the security of tenure, and can only be removed from office through impeachment. A majority vote seals Gachagua’s fate The impeachment motion, which had been building momentum over several weeks, culminated in a decisive vote in parliament. Out of 349 members, 281 MPs voted to impeach the Deputy President, surpassing…

Kenya is set to introduce a national dress of Kenya, in efforts to promote its rich cultural heritage and diversity. The initiative seeks to create a unifying symbol of national pride, which represents the country’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. The government has set aside Ksh.100 million for the project. The Principal Secretary for Culture, Arts, and Heritage, Ummi Bashir, announced during the Utamaduni Day celebration last year that the government would unveil the national dress on October 10, 2024, during the Utamaduni Day celebrations. What is the National Dress of Kenya? A national dress is recognized by the citizens…

In a major escalation of the ongoing middle-east conflict, Israel has killed Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah in a targeted air strike in Beirut. The attack, which targeted Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh, was confirmed by both Israel military and Hezbollah sources. “Hassan Nasrallah is dead,” IDF spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed Nasrallah’s death on X, saying “Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world.” IDF said the airstrike on Beirut was based on years of tracking Nasrallah’s movements. It did not provide information on…

Kenya is set to host the Africa-France Summit in 2026, marking the first time the summit will be held outside France or Francophone Africa since its inception in 1973. The announcement was made by President William Ruto and France President Emmanuel Macron during the United Nations General Assembly 2024 in New York, United States. A statement read by State House Spokesman Hussein Mohamed hailed the announcement as a historic milestone for Kenya. A historic summit “This is a historic milestone for Kenya and a reflection of our continued role as a leader in global conversations around climate action and financial…

Apart from being a successful banker and financier, Kyle Baugher is famous because he is the husband of renowned actress Kelly Reilly. Kyle prefers keeping his family and professional spotlight out of the spotlight, but his career in finance and his relation to Kelly have led many people to speculate about his net worth. Kyle Baugher has an estimated net worth of about $2 million, mainly earned through his job as a financier. His net worth is made up of his salary, investments, and real estate holdings in the United States and the United Kingdom. In comparison, his wife, Kelly…

Starlink has launched a more affordable Starlink kit, known as Starlink Mini. In an official statement released on Thursday, September 26, 2024, Starlink said that Kenyan internet users can now buy and access the kit at a lower price than the standard kit. “Starlink Mini is now available in Kenya! Stay connected with high-speed internet at home or on the go,” the statement read. Price The Starlink Mini kit is priced at Ksh.27,000, with a monthly internet subscription starting at Ksh.1,300. The standard kit currently costs Ksh.45,000, and the monthly subscription starts at Ksh.6,500. The mini kit offers three pricing…

On Monday, Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana filed a censure motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. This comes at a time when there are claims from Mount Kenya lawmakers led by Githunguri MP Gathoni wa Muchomba of plans to impeach the second-in-command. The ongoing debate has created confusion on whether the censure motion is an impeachment motion and what it means for the Deputy President and his followers. So, what does a censure motion mean? What is a censure motion? A censure motion is a formal expression of strong disapproval against the conduct of a public official, in this case,…

Starting a business in Kenya with a capital of Ksh.500,000 gives you a lot of opportunities in different sectors. Whether you want to start a business in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, or any other town in Kenya, 500K is a substantial capital to set up a business that can generate a monthly income in the long run. From service-based businesses to retail and agriculture, the business opportunities are diverse and ideal for people with different skill sets. If you have a 100k capital, here are profitable businesses to start with 100k in Kenya. Let’s explore the top profitable businesses…

President William Ruto and his host, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that the two countries signed an agreement to allow skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers to live and work in Germany. The Labor, Talent, and Mobility agreement was signed at a ceremony at the Chancellery in Berlin. Though the details of the agreement remain scanty, the deal is intended to address Kenya’s rising employment rates. However, there has been conflicting reports on the actual number of Kenyan workers who will secure jobs in Germany. Some media outlets reported that the deal would offer employment for 250,000 workers, but the German…

Nairobi, Kenya, September 13, 2024 – In a shocking move, the High Court has sentenced Acting Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli to six months in prison for contempt of court. Justice Lawrence Mugambi delivered the ruling after Masengeli repeatedly ignored seven court summons. The case stems from Masengeli’s failure to explain the disappearance of three men in Kitengela – Jamil Longton, Aslam Longton, and activist Bob Njagi – who were allegedly abducted on August 19. The acting IG was required to appear before the court to clarify the situation, but snubbed seven consecutive summonses, citing urgent national security duties. Court disobedience…