As war escalates in the Middle East following U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran, thousands of American citizens are confronting a growing crisis far from home. With commercial flights cancelled across the region and travel advisories urging U.S. nationals to leave immediately, many are now stranded, seeking safe passage out amid rapidly shifting security […]
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify before a congressional panel investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The chairman of the House Oversight Committee, James Comer, announced on Tuesday that Lutnick “has proactively agreed to appear voluntarily” for a transcribed interview as part of the ongoing inquiry. No date has yet […]
The United States military has identified the first American troops killed since the outbreak of the new conflict between the US and Iran. Six soldiers died after what officials described as an “unmanned aircraft system” breached air defences and struck a command centre in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, on Sunday. The attack marks the deadliest confirmed […]
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has criticized President William Ruto over the handling of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye. Speaking during a public forum, Matiang’i reportedly described the alleged arrest and transfer of Besigye from Kenya as a move that could damage the country’s international reputation. In his remarks delivered in Kiswahili, he argued […]
Political activist Nuru Okanga has stirred fresh political debate following remarks about the upcoming by-election in Emurua Dikirr. In his statement, Okanga claimed that the late Johana Ng’eno and President William Ruto were political rivals, arguing that tensions between the two had long been evident. He further predicted that a candidate affiliated with the Democratic […]
Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has ignited fresh debate after making controversial remarks linking the Middle East conflict to reduced government travel spending by Kenyan legislators. In his statement, Alai argued that the ongoing war in the Middle East has indirectly offered temporary relief to Kenya’s economy by slowing down frequent foreign trips by MCAs, Senators, […]
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has responded sharply to remarks attributed to former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha, dismissing claims that he was plotting to embarrass her publicly. Speaking during a public address, Natembeya criticized the allegation, terming it baseless and politically motivated. In a strongly worded rebuttal delivered in Kiswahili, the governor stated that […]