NCBA Empowers Nandi Women Entrepreneurs with Game-Changing Business Forum

NCBA champions women entrepreneurs in Nandi County by hosting an exclusive business dinner at Allen Hotel, Kapsabet. The high-profile event brought together business leaders, financial experts, and county officials to discuss innovative financial solutions, access to credit, and strategies to unlock growth for women-led enterprises. Nandi County’s economy, heavily fueled by tea, maize, and dairy farming, has witnessed impressive growth, with revenue surging 12.5% from KSH 356.1 million to KSH 600.2 million in just a year. This success is credited to improved revenue collection systems, automation, and expanded trade opportunities. NCBA Deputy Director and Head of Branches, Jane Ng’ang’a, reaffirmed […]

Rift Widens Between President Ruto and CS Justin Muturi Over Governance Critiques

There is growing tensions between President William Ruto and his Public Service Cabinet Secretary, Justin Muturi as the discord became evident when President Ruto criticized Muturi’s performance as Attorney General, accusing him of hindering governmental progress. Speaking at the launch of the Annual Supplement of the Law of Kenya report at State House Nairobi, Ruto emphasized the need for digitization within the Attorney General’s office, stating that it was lagging behind and impeding overall governmental efficiency. In response, Muturi has openly challenged certain government actions, particularly concerning human rights issues. He condemned the administration’s handling of abductions and enforced disappearances, […]

Burundi Accuses Rwanda of Attack Plans Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Burundi’s President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, has asserted that he possesses “credible intelligence” indicating Rwanda’s intention to attack Burundi. In an interview with the BBC, Ndayishimiye stated, “We know that he [Rwandan President Paul Kagame] has a plan to attack Burundi.” He emphasized that Burundians are resilient and will not tolerate aggression akin to the violence experienced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rwanda’s Foreign Minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, labeled Ndayishimiye’s remarks as “unfortunate.” He highlighted ongoing discussions between the two nations aimed at de-escalating both military and verbal tensions. The backdrop to these allegations involves complex regional dynamics. Burundian forces have […]

Pesh Lema Reveals Ordeal Leading to Ghanaian Imprisonment

Retired Kenyan socialite Peninah Lema Munyithya, popularly known as Pesh Lema, has opened up about the circumstances that led to her seven-and-a-half-year incarceration in a Ghanaian prison. In a candid interview with Oga Obinna, Pesh recounted how a friend’s suggestion to switch suitcases before her trip to Ghana resulted in her unwittingly transporting narcotics, leading to her arrest upon arrival. Despite thorough personal checks of the luggage, she was unaware of the concealed drugs. Convicted of smuggling, Pesh served her sentence, during which she embraced Christianity. She was released early for good behavior. Upon her return to Kenya, Pesh faced […]