- A Nigerian national has been apprehended in Mombasa after authorities found him in possession of 200 grams of c*****e worth Ksh600,000 in street value. In a statement on Thursday, May 9, the Directorate of Cr*minal Investigations (DCI) said the arrest of the suspect, identifi*d as Victor Chinenye…
- A Congolese man suspected to be a fake gold scammer has been arrested while entering Kenya at the Busia border point. According to the police, Puati Poba Dally, 35, is the main suspect in a USD 100,000 (Ksh13.1 mi*lion as per the current exchange rates) fake gold scam involving a Ghanaian national…
- The High Court has rejected a plea from former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria, his wife and their co-accused person to stop his Ksh351 mi*lion corruption case pending the hearing of their pet*tion challenging prosecution. In a brief ruling, Justice Nixon Sifuna of Milimani Anti-Corruption Court…
- A 1,000 households have been displaced in Baringo County due to floods caused by heavy torrential rains in the country. Kenya R*******s says that on top of nature’s fury, there has been a longstanding conflict in the region. In a statement, the humanitarian authority says the c*mmunity has to…
- Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday met former Malian Pr*me Minister Moussa Mara and US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer in two different meetings. In a statement, the Office of the Fourth President of Kenya revealed that the two leaders paid Uhuru a courtesy visit at his…
- The Ministry of Interior has launched a probe over the use of extreme v******e and h****sment against bloggers and incitement to v******e against political opponents in 19 counties across the country. This even as Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof Kith**e Kindiki said some p****e may want to use…
- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the closure of a section of Nairobi Bound Lanes along the Kenol-Sagana (A2) Road. KeNHA said the closure is due to heavy rains causing debris to fall from the back slope of the road section at the Mugetho area. The highway authority…
- Details of a love affair gone sour played out in the open yesterday du**ng the hearings of the impeachment motion against Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi. Lawmakers were treated to drama as Linturi and his defence team on one hand and the mover of the motion Bumula MP…
- The prolonged doctors’ strike in Kenya has finally reached a resolution after 56 days, with the government and the Kenya Medical Pract*tioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) signing a return-to-work formula. The agreement c*mes after the Employment and Labour Relations Court mandated both…
- After 56 days of deadlock, the protracted doctors’ strike reached a resolution as the government and the Kenya Medical Pract*tioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) inked a return-to-work agreement on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The breakthrough c*mes on the heels of a directive from the…
- The government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has confirmed that five children are among those who have lost their lives due to the ongoing flooding in the country. The number of families displaced and the households affected has also risen according to the latest statistics from the government. “As of…
- The County Government of Kirinyaga has swiftly e*******d 20 families from a housing structure in Kutus Town, Kirinyaga County following concerns over its structural integrity, with fears looming of a possible collapse. County Executive C*mmittee Member for Lands, Physical Planning, and Urban…
- AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had initiated the world*ide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine due to a ‘surplus of available updated vaccines’ since the pandemic. The c*mpany also said it would proceed to withdraw the vaccine Vaxzevria’s marketing authorizations within Europe. “As multiple, variant…
- The Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued safety tips to help citizens as heavy rains continue to lash most parts of the country leading to devastating floods. In an advisory released on Wednesday, May 8, MOH emphasized the importance of staying safe amidst the ongoing rainfall and potential flooding…
- President Wi*liam Ruto has declared May 10, 2024, a public holiday. The decision c*mes amidst the ongoing heavy rains leading to devastating floods and l***********s. Speaking du**ng a meeting with gra*sroots leaders from Laikipia North and Kajiado Central at State House on Wednesday, May 8,…
- Former TV star Kimani Mbugua has left netizens concerned about his mental health after a recent social media outburst. In a two-minute video shared on his Instagram page, Mbugua, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2020, was captured shouting fervently, demanding the payment of owed debts.…
- The government through the Ministry of Education has announced that all schools wi*l reopen on Monday, May 13, 2024, for the second term. President Wi*liam Ruto, speaking at State House Nairobi after meeting leaders from Kajiado and Laikipia, promised that cla*srooms that floods have destroyed wi*l…
- Nairobi-based televangelist Bishop Thomas Wahome and over 800 Lang’ata residents living near Nairobi Dam have moved to court seeking to block the government from evicting them from a parcel of land that the authorities claim is riparian. According to the doc*ments filed in court on Wednesday, May 8…
- A Korean investor now wants Chief Lands Registrar David Nyambaso Nyandoro cited for contempt for disobeying a High C*********r to release his t*tle deed over a pr*me land at Muthaiga worth over Ksh400 mi*lion. In a c***************t application filed at the Milimani High Court Environment and Lands…
- Following the collapse of a building in Uthiru on Tuesday night, all occupants have been safely located and attended to. Confirming the update, the Kenya R*******s said their team attended to ten occupants rescued earlier at the scene while one female was taken to the hospital. “One female, who was…
- A chopper c*rrying Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura and Kenya R*******s Secretary General Idriss Ahmed was forced to make an emergency landing in Gish**go, Kikuyu Const*tuency. In a statement, Mwaura said they were safe, saying the h********r made the emergency landing due to poor weather…
- A judge has indefinitely postponed D**********p’s federal trial in Florida over his alleged mishan*ling of cla*sifi*d doc*ments while in office. US District Judge Aileen C****n said that setting a trial date before resolving significant questions over trial evidence would be “imprudent”. Her c…
- Four persons have been reported missing after a five-storey building collapsed in Uthiru, Nairobi County. According to Nairobi Disaster Management Chief Officer Bramwel Simiyu, the four include a nanny and two children from one household, as well as a 10-year-old girl from another residence. “A…
- King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla have sent a message of solidarity to Kenya following the floods calamity which has claimed several lives. In their message, the duo attributed the devastating floods to climate change, which they say should be tackled collectively by the world. “It was…
- Controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and 94 others’ t*******m-related case hearing will commence on July 8, 2024, a Shanzu court has ruled. The case follows the Shakahola m******e, where over 429 p****e lost their lives. Shanzu Principal Magistrate Leah Juma has scheduled the hearing for July 8 to…
- The government on Tuesday directed 200 families living on the path of downstream Kijabe in Ruiru, Kiambu county to e******e their residences by 6 pm today after growing concerns of more water accumulating in the railway area. In a statement, Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki said the…
- Police have recovered suspected c*****e and h****n estimated to be worth Ksh 3.7 million and have apprehended three suspects in Mombasa and Kilifi. A statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) revealed that in the operations held by the Anti-n******c Unit (ANU) and Transnational…
- CNN Journalist Larry Madowo has b*****d former BBC journalist Jeremy Clarkson over his recent remarks stating that Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is the stupidest in Africa. Clarkson, while mentioning Madrid, Spain as his stupidest airport, asked his followers to give their…
- Two more suspects have been charged in a Ksh562 million case involving former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria. The Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) says Jane Waigwe Kimani (Director of Value View Ltd) and David Maina Kiama (Director of Top Image Consultants) have denied the charges…
- The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned Nairobi residents to prepare for moderate to heavy rainfall expected on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. According to the weather department, the downpour is anticipated from late afternoon into the evening and night hours. “Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected…
- Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge has hailed the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) plan to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to protect athletes from c***********g during the Paris 2024 Olympics. Speaking to BBC Sports, Kipchoge, who has found himself embroiled in…
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has said c*****e worth Ksh3.7 million has been seized in Lamu on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The operation that led to this seizure was conducted in the coastal town, where several houses were raided. “Approximately 928 grams of suspected c*****e,…
- Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge found himself entangled in a web of false accusations and online a***e in the wake of the tragic passing of rising star Kelvin Kiptum. Kiptum, a promising athlete who posed a potential challenge to Kipchoge’s dominance in marathon, l***********e in a c*r crash at the…
- Dancehall artiste KRG The Don has put an end to his long-standing feud with music sensation Stevo Simple Boy. The two musicians, known for their heated online exchanges, have finally buried the hatchet. Taking to social media, KRG shared a video of their meetup attributing their beef to…
- At least two p****e were killed and another 21 injured in a k***e attack in a hospital in China’s southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, state media reported, citing official sources. The attack, described by state media Xinhua as a ‘v*****t incident’ took place at a local hospital in…
- At least two p****e were killed and another 21 injured in a k***e attack in a hospital in China’s southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, state media reported, citing official sources. The attack, described by state media Xinhua as a ‘v*****t incident’ took place at a local hospital in…
- In a startling turn of events early Tuesday morning May 7, 2024, Kisii County found itself shrouded in darkness following a brazen attack on the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) power station in Kegati. The assailants, under the cover of night, targeted the c******l infrastructure,…
- Detectives have intercepted 22 bales of bhang concealed in sacks of beans in Moyale Sub County. According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the seizure was made possible thanks to vigilant members of the public who tipped off the law enforcement officers. DCI said…
- The Kakamega County Government has halted all mining activities within its jurisdiction owing to the heavy rains. Governor Fernandes Barasa (pictured) said yesterday that his enforcement personnel in conjunction with National Government Administration Officers and police were making constant raids…
- Kenya Airways (KQ) has confirmed the release of its employees who were detained by the M******y Intelligence Unit in Kinshasa. In a press statement dated Monday, May 6, the airline also announced the resumption of flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following the release of its…
- A Pennsylvania pastor survived a shooting in the middle of his Sunday sermon when the a******r’s gun jammed, giving congregants time to subdue him. Footage of the attack shows pastor Glenn Germany diving behind his lectern after a man approaches, raises his arm and aims a gun at Mr Germany. Police…
- Residents of Kandakomu, Marigi, Gatei, Watathi and Gathaiti villages in Gatundu North have raised Sh180,000 to facilitate rehabilitation of derelict Kandakomu-Marigi road that is impassable. In a fundraiser event that saw locals contribute from as low as Sh50, users of the damaged road said the…
- Residents of Runda have united to form a crisis committee in an etch to address the flooding situation that has left families marooned in their homes and roads impassable. Speaking to CNN‘s Larry Madowo, Isaac Gitoho, an engineer and former chairman of the Runda Association said eight areas within…
- Kenya Railways has announced the resumption of commuter train services after a brief closure due to relentless heavy rains pounding most parts of the country. In a statement on Monday, May 6, Kenya Railways said commuters can expect the resumption of services on the Embakasi Village to Lukenya…
- Chief Justice Martha Koome has directed Magistrates’ Courts across the country to finalize cases that have been pending for over three years. Speaking during the 11th Annual Heads of Station Forum on Monday, May 6, 2024, in Kisii County, the CJ stressed that resolving pending cases will be pivotal…
- 16,883 have been forcibly displaced from their homes in Garissa County in the wake of heavy relentless rains lashing most parts of the country. Confirming the statistics on Monday, May 6, the Kenya R*******s has said Garissa is the hardest hit with 550 households displaced in 11 camps at at Hyuga…
- Xiaomi Kenya is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated May Sales Promotion campaign. Running from May 6, 2024, to May 31, 2024, this campaign offers incredible discounts and exclusive deals on a range of Xiaomi smartphones. Offer 1: Redmi A3 For the first time ever, Xiaomi…
- The standoff between the government and health workers persists as the doctors’ strike stretches into its 54th day without an agreeable solution. Speaking to the media on Monday, May 6, KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah expressed disappointment in the recent negotiations, labelling them as…
- The Anti-corruption Court in Nairobi has allowed EACC to detain Ksh 62.1 million belonging to former Treasury CS Ukur Yatani‘s nephew retrieved from his house for six months pending investigation over graft allegations linked to the Marsabit County Government. Justice Esther Maina made the…
- President William Ruto has announced a pledge of Ksh10,000 to every household in Nairobi affected by flooding, aiming to assist them in securing alternative accommodation. Speaking in the Kiamaiko area of Mathare slums on Monday, April 6, 2024, Ruto emphasized the government’s commitment to…
