The officials said Zacharia had been "let go" and was "transitioning out" of the role. Her exit followed several days of scrutiny over her professional qualifications and her handling of interviews and questions from reporters.
By Maureen KinyanjuiZacharia, 42, is expected to take over the role following Karoline Leavitt’s departure in August.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPresident Donald Trump announced the ban on Friday, accusing the organisations of writing "fiction or lies" about his team. The companies said their reporters were denied access to the building on Saturday.
By Samuel OtienoTrump made the announcement in a social media post on Saturday but did not provide details on who would fill the position or how the proposed AI force would operate.
By Samuel OtienoA former Army officer, Driscoll was commissioned in 2007 and served as an armour officer with the 10th Mountain Division. He led a cavalry platoon and deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, in 2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
By Chrispho OwuorThe birth marks the first time in modern US history that a sitting vice president has welcomed a child while in office
By Chrispho OwuorBBC's US media partner CBS has named the suspect as Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man who was known to the Secret Service and had a documented history of mental health problems.
By Samuel OtienoDesign images released by the US State Department show Trump’s portrait placed alongside sections of the Declaration of Independence text, with the American flag in the background. His signature appears in gold as part of the design.
By David AbonyoThe first lady said she had never had any relationship with Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, noting that any interaction with Maxwell was limited to casual communication. She explained that she only “crossed paths” with Epstein once, at an event in 2000 that she attended with her husband.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOfficers responded to reports of gunfire in the area around Washington DC's Lafayette Park just after midnight local time (04:00 GMT) and conducted a search of the park, just north of the president's residence, and the surrounding area, the agency said.
By Samuel OtienoNetanyahu, who has visited Washington six times since Trump returned to office, the most by any foreign leader, was expected to push for a deal that would not only halt uranium enrichment but also restrict Iran’s ballistic missile programme and curb its support for armed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe visit comes after US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in early January, a move that reshaped the country’s political landscape. Although Machado’s opposition group claimed victory in the contested 2024 elections, Trump has not endorsed her as Venezuela’s new leader.
By Maureen KinyanjuiTrump has repeatedly emphasized that controlling the island is crucial for US national security. The US currently maintains over 100 personnel at the Pituffik military base in northwestern Greenland, a facility under American operation since World War Two, with agreements allowing the US to deploy additional troops as needed.
By Maureen KinyanjuiJanet Yellen, Ben Bernanke, Alan Greenspan, and 10 other prominent former officials issued a joint statement on Monday, criticising the investigation as a dangerous example of political interference.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the plan is part of the president’s wider push to secure the country’s economic and security interests
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe construction, set to begin in September, will be funded entirely through donations from Trump and unnamed contributors.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe decision to spare Pepfar comes amid a broader push by Trump during his second term to slash government spending.
By Rose AchiengIran has dismissed US calls for surrender, vowing to resist any military intervention. The region remains on edge as American forces gather and evacuations begin.
By Ann NyamburaMusk donated around $290 million (Sh37.6 billion) to Trump’s campaign and other Republican candidates, helping secure victories in the White House, the House of Representatives, and the Senate.
By Maureen Kinyanjui