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Rutos Shock Church Visit Draws Top CSs
President William Ruto is attending a church service at The Global Cathedral in Nairobi. Several Cabinet Secretaries and high-ranking government leaders accompany him. They include Defence CS Soipan Tuya and Tourism CS Rebecca Miano. The church service follows Ruto's development tour in the Western Region on Friday. During the tour, the President launched various projects, one of which was the Last Mile Electricity connectivity program.
Karua invites Gachagua to join the new power party
Martha Karua has invited former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to join her new party. The People's Liberation Party (PLP) is a rebranded version of Narc Kenya. Karua appealed during Gachagua's visit to Kirinyaga on Saturday. Karua said they applied for the rebranding in May last year. The process is now complete. PLP will be launched next month. Karua asked Gachagua to consider joining PLP. She said it is a bigger house and they can walk together. Gachagua has hinted at launching his party next month, and his allies have confirmed the plans are complete. The former DP seeks to affirm his influence and consolidate his Mt Kenya heartland. Last week, Former Laikipia Woman Representative Catherine Waruguru said the party would have...
How Ruto Outsmarted Raila and Claimed the Throne
Samuel Omwenga met President William Ruto during the 2007 Pentagon campaigns. Omwenga and Senator Ledama Olekina had lunch at the Fairfax Hotel, where they sat near Ruto, Musalia Mudavadi, Charity Ngilu, and Najib Balala. Omwenga and Olekina greeted the group. Everyone chatted except Ruto, who only shook hands. Omwenga believed Ruto would not wait long to become president due to his age. Before the 2013 elections, Omwenga urged Raila Odinga to bring Ruto back to ODM. He predicted Ruto and Uhuru Kenyatta would be acquitted of ICC charges. Omwenga believes Raila regrets letting Ruto go in 2013. Ruto preferred working with Uhuru. The 2018 handshake between Uhuru and Raila led to a falling out between Uhuru and Ruto. In the 2022...
Juarez Prepares for Historic US Deportation Wave
Mexico Prepares for Deportees as U.S. Plans Crackdown. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico - Workers are building a tent city on the old fairgrounds in this Mexican border city. They are getting ready for thousands of deportees expected to arrive from the U.S. soon. The Mexican government chose the site, which is beneath an altar Pope Francis used for a mass in 2016. Juarez is one of eight border spots where Mexico is preparing for the influx along the 1,900-mile border. The shelter will temporarily house deportees, who may include casual laborers, domestic workers, kitchen staff, and farmhands. This is part of what President Donald Trump calls "the largest deportation in American history." Mexico's "Mexico Embraces You" program will provide the...
Kenya Urges Citizens to Reject Health Propaganda
Kenyans Encouraged to Register for Social Health Authority. Education CS Julias Ogamba and presidential advisor Moses Kuria urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) on Thursday. They accused some leaders of spreading false information about SHA. Ogamba and Kuria said selfish leaders who can afford the best healthcare are lying to Kenyans. These Kenyans will continue to suffer when they or their loved ones get sick. "Sickness and medical bills are personal matters. If you listen to propaganda from rich people who can pay for expensive treatment abroad, that is your choice," Kuria said. Kuria said health challenges affect people, not the government. Some people want to stop the government's plans even if it...
Malema Breaks Silence on Ndlozi Split
Julius Malema Confirms Split with Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. Julius Malema has confirmed his relationship with Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is over. He said this in an eNCA interview on "Power to the Truth with JJ Tabane." Malema did not share why they had a fallout. But he said they stopped talking before the National People's Assembly. "Our relationship ended then. I didn't speak to Ndlozi before or after the Assembly," Malema stated. When asked about Ndlozi's location, Malema said he was not responsible for him. Malema's main focus is his own family, especially his son Ratanang. "I'm not Ndlozi's father. My responsibility is my son, who just passed matric." Malema said the EFF leadership was complete without Ndlozi at their December conference...
Ziyambi Blames Party for Push to Extend Mnangagwa
Ziyambi: Mnangagwa Not Pushing to Extend Presidency. HARARE, Zimbabwe - Zanu-PF Politburo member and Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi said President Emmerson Mnangagwa does not want to change Zimbabwe's Constitution to stay in power past 2028. Ziyambi told Zanu-PF Mashonaland West members that calls to let Mnangagwa serve beyond his second term come from the party, not the president. "President Mnangagwa never said he wants to extend his term," Ziyambi stated. "We, the people and Zanu-PF members, expressed our wish for him to continue. If anyone claims the president intends to do this, tell them it is us, not him." Minister: Mnangagwa Not Involved in Term Limit Debate Even in private talks with Mnangagwa, Ziyambi does not mention...
Zimbabwean Miners Lost in South Africa Disaster
20 People from Zimbabwe Died in South Africa Mine. The Zimbabwe government said 20 people from Zimbabwe died in an old gold mine in South Africa. They were some of about 87 total people who died there. The people who died were illegal miners. They stayed in the Stilfontein mine for weeks with little food and water. Zimbabwe sent officials to South Africa last week. They are working to find out details about the miners who died and lived. Soon, they will contact the families of those who died. South African police went into the mine before to stop illegal mining. They arrested 475 people. Over 100 of them may be from Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe's ambassador said his team talked to some of the arrested miners, but they still need to talk to...
Senator Mwonzora's Cars Vandalized Amid Grief
Senator Mwonzora's cars were attacked today. The cars belonged to the MDC-T party leader. The attack happened at the funeral of CCC Legislator Hon Hakata. Hon Hakata passed away a day before his leg was amputated. His family had tried to raise money to buy blood for the surgery. Tragically, he died 24 hours later. We should respect Hon Hakata's grieving family. People who wish to pay their respects should do so peacefully. The family deserves to mourn without disruption. The key details are: Senator Mwonzora's cars were attacked at the funeral of Hon Hakata Hon Hakata died one day before a scheduled leg amputation His family had trouble raising money for blood for the surgery He passed away 24 hours after the planned surgery date...
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