Gerald Karicha Stories

I thank God I’m alive - Billy Mwangi speaks on 16 days of beatings, torture
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

While Mwangi’s family was relieved by his release, the trauma of the abduction left lasting emotional scars. Medical assessments confirmed that he had...

Nothing to celebrate, Kisii Senator Onyonka tells Ruto as he declines dinner invite
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

He expressed his discontent with the government’s response to the pleas of Kenyans, particularly with President Ruto’s failure to address these issues...

Raila Odinga: Whether I win or lose in AUC chairperson election, I'll keep serving Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Odinga is facing competition from Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahmoud Youssouf, Anil Gayan of Mauritius and Madagascar’s Richard Randriaman...

Governance experts say transfer of devolved roles not a favour to governors
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 17, 2024

Mkangi warns that the transfer of the functions should be cerebral, where devolution is optimally implemented the way Kenyans designed it.

Ruto rallies East African states to back Raila's bid for AU Commission leadership
Amina Wako  |  Dec 07, 2024

Ruto urged the EAC partner states to rally behind Odinga, emphasising the collective benefits of his leadership. 

Mjadala Afrika: Raila to face off with two rivals next week in AUC Chair debate
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 06, 2024

The high-profile debate will take place at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, before a live audience on Dember 13, 2024.

Demolition of Woodley houses signals an end to Nairobi's colonial estates
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 22, 2024

Other estates likely to be affected include Shauri Moyo, Bahati, Mbotela, Ziwani, Makongeni and Jericho.

Olunga becomes Al Duhail's top scorer with record-breaking Friday goal
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 02, 2024

Kenyan star Michael Olunga has written his name into Al Duhail’s history by becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer for the Qatari side. The Haram...

High court suspends government directive for refugees to surrender passports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2024

Justice Mwamuye further instructed that no action is to be taken against refugees regarding this passport policy while the case remains unresolved.

It's not easy! Former Health CS Nakhumicha opens up about struggles after dismissal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2024

Since her dismissal, Nakhumicha has largely remained out of the spotlight but has made occasional public appearances.

As Nairobi Fight Night gains momentum, Kenyan boxing looks to its roots for revival
Michael Kirwa  |  Aug 26, 2024

Boxing has been a significant sport in Kenya's Olympic history, contributing seven medals to the nation's tally. However, since the late 1980s, the sp...

Ex-Tigray President Debretsion Gebremichael re-elected as TPLF chair
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 20, 2024

The congress was however marked by internal conflicts, leading to significant leadership changes and boycotts from key members.

Shining Abroad: Kenya’s top 10 football stars
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 15, 2024

These ten footballers have risen from Kenyan clubs to play on global stages. Here’s a look at their journeys and achievements

Senator Onyonka to Ruto: Genuine government effort will end youth protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 23, 2024

While he lauded Ruto for dissolving his Cabinet on July 11, following protests against his leadership, Onyonka said Ruto's mistake was to reappoint se...

Details about Health CS nominee Debrah Mulongo Barasa
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 19, 2024

The appointment of Debra has sparked a mixed response among netizens.

Court declines to quash gazette notice establishing presidential task-force on health
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 09, 2024

They wanted the high court to issue orders prohibiting any person from convening, aiding, attending, reporting to, receiving reports from, paying or f...

Medical interns demand fulfillment of 2017 CBA in overnight protest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2024

Photographs on social media showed the medical officers sleeping on camping bags outside the ministry premises, covered in blankets.

'Nakhumicha must go', protesting intern doctors say as postings remain elusive
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 08, 2024

The protest drew significant public support, highlighting widespread frustration with the state where the country's healthcare system is concerned. 

Fact check: Receipts released after CS Nakhumicha announces waived hospital bills for protest victims
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jul 03, 2024

In a statement on her X platform, CS Nakhumicha acknowledged some individuals had been on a funds drive but the government had since waived the bills.

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