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120 Needy Families in Nairobi Receive One-Month Food Supplies Through Joint Humanitarian Initiative

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NB99 Foundation, in collaboration with the Rajasthan Foundation Nairobi Chapter and the Rajasthan Association of Kenya, organized a food distribution drive for vulnerable families at the MCF Robin Huria Academy in Nairobi's Industrial Area. During the initiative, 120 needy families received dry food rations sufficient to last approximately one month, benefiting more than 600 people. Speaking during the event, Dr. Narendra Singh Bhati emphasized the importance of collective social responsibility, noting that while one person cannot help everyone, everyone can help someone. He said NB99 Foundation will continue partnering with the Rajasthan Foundation Nairobi Chapter and the Rajasthan Association of Kenya to support vulnerable communities across Kenya. Dr. Sonveer Singh, Chairman of the Rajasthan Association of Kenya and President of the Rajasthan Foundation Nairobi Chapter, said serving others is a true form of worship. He added that helping those in need is both a blessing and a pr...
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Witness Tells Court He Was Paid KSh50,000 to Ferry Alleged Killer in MP Ong'ondo Were Murder Case

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The murder trial of Kasipul Member of Parliament Ong'ondo Were took a dramatic turn on Tuesday after a prosecution witness told the Kibera Law Courts that he was paid KSh50,000 to transport the man accused of carrying out the fatal shooting. Testifying under tight security before Justice Diana Kavetza, the eighth prosecution witness recounted how he was summoned to Jacaranda, where he met the first suspect. Believing he had been hired for a routine motorcycle transport job, he ferried the suspect to a car wash before the two proceeded to Buruburu. According to the witness, they later met another suspect who was driving a white Toyota Crown. The motorcycle and the car then travelled together towards Nairobi's Central Business District, stopping at a petrol station along Jogoo Road where the driver of the Toyota Crown paid for fuel. The witness told the court that one of the suspects carried a small bag and instructed him to wait while surveillance was conducted on th...
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Kisumu Deputy Governor Matthew Owili Condemns Attack on Governors Orengo and Sifuna, Demands Swift Justice

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 Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr. Matthew Owili has strongly condemned the violent attack against Siaya Governor James Orengo and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at St. Stephen's ACK Cathedral in Kisumu, describing the incident as an assault on democracy, the rule of law and the sanctity of places of worship. In a press statement issued on Monday, Dr. Owili said he was deeply shocked and saddened by the disruption and targeted assault, terming the incident an affront to the democratic values that Kenya has fought to uphold. He noted that Kisumu has historically been regarded as a bastion of democracy, reminding Kenyans that many lives have been sacrificed in the struggle to expand democratic space and secure the freedoms enjoyed today. "I shudder at the thought of us, the political class, destroying everything Baba, Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, stood and fought for his entire life," Owili said, adding that the attack by armed goons inside a church represented one of the lowe...
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Rose Wanja Expresses Thanksgiving Birthday by Clearing KSh67,000 College Fees for Needy Medical Engineering Student

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Rose Wanja has expressed her thanksgiving birthday by paying the outstanding KSh67,000 college fees of a needy student, giving him a second chance to pursue his dream of becoming a Medical Engineering professional. Wanja was moved after learning the story of Auris Kuria Wanjiku, a Medical Engineering student at Kabete National Polytechnic and the son of a single mother from Naivasha. To help raise money for his school fees, Auris had taken up casual construction work (mjengo) at one of Wanja's project sites. According to Wanja, the site's engineer, Eng. Mungai Muratha, informed her that the hardworking student had been unable to sit for his end-of-semester examinations because he could not raise the required KSh67,000 in outstanding fees. "My heart sank. Dear Lord, when will poverty end? Or is it a burden that will always live among us?" Wanja said. Rather than celebrating her birthday with a party, Wanja said she chose to thank God by transforming the lif...
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Rose Wanja Expresses Her Thanksgiving Birthday by Clearing KSh67,000 College Fees for Needy Medical Engineering Student

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 Rose Wanja has expressed  her thanksgiving birthday by paying the outstanding KSh67,000 college fees of a needy student, giving him a second chance to pursue his dream of becoming a Medical Engineering professional.  She was touched by the story of Auris Kuria Wanjiku, a student at Kabete National Polytechnic and the son of a single mother from Naivasha.To help raise money for his school fees, Auris had taken up casual construction work (mjengo) at one of Wanja's project sites According to Wanja, the site's engineer, Eng. Mungai Muratha, informed her that the student had been unable to sit for his examinations this semester because he could not raise the required school fees. "My heart sank. Dear Lord, when will poverty end? Or is it a burden that will always live among us?" Wanja said. Instead of celebrating her birthday with a party, Wanja said she chose to express gratitude to God by changing the life of a deserving young person. "As my thanksgivi...
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Incoming Nairobi Woman Representative Florence Kilasi Attends NYOTA Programme Second Phase Disbursement at Ulinzi, Hails Youth Empowerment

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 Incoming Nairobi Woman Representative Hon. Florence Kilasi attended the second phase of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme disbursement held at Ulinzi Sports Complex, where she lauded the initiative as a significant step towards empowering young people through economic inclusion and entrepreneurship. Speaking during the event, Kilasi commended the government and development partners for implementing programmes that equip youth with financial resources and opportunities to build sustainable livelihoods. She noted that the NYOTA Programme is helping young entrepreneurs turn their business ideas into reality while creating employment and reducing poverty among the youth. Kilasi encouraged beneficiaries to invest the funds prudently, expand their businesses, and become agents of positive change within their communities. She emphasized that empowering young people economically is essential for accelerating Nairobi's development and streng...
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Rose Wanja Thanks President William Ruto for Supporting Nairobi School Dormitory Project, Says Legacy Is Built Through Service

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 Nairobi School Board of Management School Infrastructure Committee Chairperson Rose Wanja has expressed heartfelt gratitude to President William Samoei Ruto for supporting the construction of a modern dormitory at The Nairobi School, describing the project as a lasting legacy that will benefit generations of students. In her remarks, Wanja recounted how the journey began with a simple conversation with the President, when she requested him to visit the school after parents had raised KSh25 million to construct a Science Complex. He recalled that after learning it was The Nairobi School, President Ruto remembered having commissioned the school's library while serving as Deputy President and promised to visit, directing her to coordinate the arrangements through State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito. Wanja thanked state house  comptroller   Katoo Ole Metito for believing in the vision and giving her the opportunity to pursue the President's visit, notin...
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