Celine Mokeira

Nov 20, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Celine Mokeira

Baringo County Woman Representative Florence Jematiah at a past event/HandoutBaringo County Woman Representative Florence Jematiah has issued a public apology after backlash over a controversial tweet criticising the church’s involvement in political matters. In her initial post through her X account on Tuesday, Jematiah had called on the church to "respect the authority in power" and "stop demeaning the Government". "The church should respect the authority in power.

Nov 19, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Celine Mokeira

In SummaryDr. Besigye, a prominent advocate for democracy and good governance, was last seen after being dropped at Riverside Apartments for a meeting. A taxi driver who waited for him in the parking area from 4:30 PM until 4:00 AM Sunday received no response to his calls or messages.

Nov 19, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Celine Mokeira

Dr. Kizza Besigye speaks at the Makindye Military Court/ SCREENGRABProminent Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye has spoken for the first time after reports of his abduction and subsequent detention at millitary jail went public. Besigye is said to have been abducted in Nairobi on Saturday, November 16, after which he was taken to Uganda and detained. Speaking for the first time in court, Dr Besigye disclosed that he has been in complete isolation since his abduction and subsequent arrest.

Nov 19, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Celine Mokeira

Baringo County Woman Representative Florence Jematiah at a past event/HandoutBaringo County Woman Representative Florence Jematiah has issued a public apology after backlash over a controversial tweet criticising the church’s involvement in political matters. In her initial post through her X account on Tuesday, Jematiah had called on the church to "respect the authority in power" and "stop demeaning the Government". "The church should respect the authority in power.

Nov 18, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Celine Mokeira |Mathews Ndanyi

In a turn of events, the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi publicly declined donations made by President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja at a church service on Sunday, prompting mixed reactions across Kenya. The Catholic Church’s decision sparked heated responses on social media, with Kenyans both supporting and condemning the move. Under the hashtag #IStandWithTheCatholicBishops, supporters praised the church’s firm stance.