Saturday morning, 9th August, was anything but ordinary in Nairobi. The gates of State House usually reserved for top state functions and high-level guests swung open to welcome thousands of ordinary city residents. President William Ruto, alongside Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, played hosts in what was described as a special empowerment program targeting some of the city’s most disadvantaged groups. From dawn, Kenyans from all walks of life streamed into the heavily guarded compound, many visibly in awe of their surroundings. Inside the lush State House gardens, the mood turned festive. Loud music filled the air, and attendees joined in…
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Nairobi Political tension is mounting across the country following reports that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua could be taken into custody by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) immediately upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. According to multiple insider sources, a special DCI operation has allegedly been put in place to apprehend the country’s second-in-command over still-undisclosed allegations. While official details remain tightly guarded, speculation is rife that the move may be connected to ongoing investigations touching on corruption and abuse of office claims. Gachagua, a towering figure in the Kenya Kwanza administration and a vocal political player, has often…
Shock and grief have gripped a Kiambu family after a woman alleged that her sister gave up her two young children in a bizarre church ritual in Juja, only to later lose her sanity. Speaking emotionally, Cecilia Gathoni narrated that her sister’s troubles began after she walked out of two marriages, each leaving her with a child. Cecilia took her in, but after a while, the sister moved into her own rented house with the children. One of the kids, she said, suffered from a spinal condition. Instead of taking him to the hospital, the mother allegedly began taking him…
Deputy Citizens Party (DCP) Leader Rigathi Gachagua is once again in the spotlight after photos of him touring a luxurious estate in Texas went viral, stirring a wave of online reactions. The images, shared on his official social media platforms, show Gachagua and his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, exploring Wamunyoro Ranch, a sprawling American-style property in Texas. A striking brick mansion sits at the heart of the estate, surrounded by a lush, perfectly manicured lawn and shaded by tall, elegant trees. The visuals offer a striking contrast to typical Kenyan residential settings. The couple is seen dressed casually, exuding a…
Elizabeth Wanjiru, best known by her on-screen name Charity Mwamba from the popular Citizen TV drama Mother-in-Law, remains one of Kenya’s most iconic actresses. Since her debut in 2008, Wanjiru has consistently lit up the screen, portraying the no-nonsense, drama-filled mother-in-law that fans love to hate. But beyond the screen, Elizabeth has lived a life full of rich history, education, and influence. Born on July 12, 1945, to Apollos Mwangi and Zipporah, she attended the prestigious Alliance Girls High School before pursuing literature at Makerere University, where she graduated in 1968. It was during her time at Makerere that she…