- Kenya Railways has suspended freight trains from Mombasa following landslides in sections of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). In a statement on Saturday, November 18, 2023, Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga said that they had experienced landslides on the SGR line between Mombasa…
- Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina, citing her tolerance, said she forgave Governor Anne Waiguru following her alleged actions that led to her being injured on August 22, 2023. Njeri made the comment on Saturday, November 18, 2023, while addressing a crowd during the commissioning of…
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives have arrested the ninth and prime suspect in a disputed ‘USD 439 trillion’ mega fraud targeting two foreign businessmen from the Netherlands. In an update, sleuths nabbed suspected laptop thug Isaiah Aluodo Belek whom they say is believed to…
- Search operation is underway for two Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officials who went missing on Friday, November 17, 2021. The two officers are suspected to have been swept by floods while travelling to Mombasa from Lunga-Lunga. “We would like to inform the public of an unfortunate flooding…
- Detectives from the Economic and Commercial Crimes Unit, in collaboration with officials from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), have seized a consignment of counterfeit alcoholic drinks and fake KRA stamps. In a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the operation was part of an…
- France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron has revealed how she put off marrying Emmanuel to avoid ‘wrecking’ her children’s lives. In a rare personal interview, the 70-year-old told Paris Match magazine that she delayed marrying her husband French President Emmanuel Macron, 45, for ten years for the sake…
- Kenya Power issued a notice informing Kenyans of power interruptions on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in select parts of three counties. The counties affected include Nairobi, Kiambu and Bungoma. The utility firm, in a statement, said there would be a scheduled outage from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the…
- The Postal Corporation of Kenya also known as Posta Kenya has joined the growing list of state corporations venturing into the transport industry. Posta announced it has launched long-distance bus services along West Kenya noting the new buses will operate along the Nairobi -Kisumu – Busia route.…
- Despite 10 years of devolution, minority groups in Kenya remain underrepresented in county employment. This has been demonstrated in a recent report dubbed Ethnic and Diversity Audit of the County Public Service 2023 conducted by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission(NCIC). NCIC says…
- Counties’ workforce which commands a working population of 184,826 employees, is dominated by women. This is according to a recent report by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission(NCIC) dubbed Ethnic and Diversity Audit of the County Public Service 2023. The report shows labour force …
- Rugby enthusiasts are in for an exciting treat with live coverage of the 2023 Safari 7s on K24 platforms throughout the weekend, starting Saturday and Sunday. For those unable to make it to RFUEA Grounds along Ngong Road, the action can be enjoyed from the comfort of their homes through K24TV,…
- One of two Iowa teens who battered their Spanish teacher to death over a bad grade was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday — with blood pouring out of his nose in court as he tearfully apologized to her family. Jeremy Goodale, 18, was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole in 25 years…
- US-based Ethiopian Julie Mehretu has once again broken the record for the highest sale price of any work by an African-born artist at auction. Her abstract painting Walkers With the Dawn and Morning fetched $10.7m (£8.6m) at Sotheby’s in New York on Wednesday. The piece features ink and acrylic on…
- The Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has ordered the suspension of six parastatal heads over alleged graft dealings. In a statement on Thursday, November 16, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the directive follows recommendations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)…
- The Taskforce on Police Reforms has recommended a 40 per cent salary increase for officers in the National Police Service, Prisons Service and the National Youth Service (NYS) in a raft of changes aimed at improving service delivery in the security sector. In a report presented to President William…
- Second Lady Pastor Dorcas Rigathi on Thursday, November 16, 2023, led a tree planting exercise at Chuka prison in Kathwana, Tharaka Nithi County. The exercise, she said, was part of her ongoing boy-child outreach program against drugs and substance abuse targeting correctional facilities. She said…
- Kenya Power has inked a partnership deal with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to fight vandalism and electricity theft. In a statement on Thursday, November 16, 2023, the utility firm confirmed that at least 42 DCI officers have been attached to work with its security team. “…
- Detectives have apprehended a suspected bandit and seized two assault rifles during a targeted operation in Baringo County’s Tiaty West Sub County. According to a statement issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the arrest was made as a result of concerted efforts guided by…
- The worlds of betting and sports often intertwine, creating unique moments for fans. We asked director of 1xBet Brian Kyengo Hillary about what bright moments 1xBet has prepared for Kenyans. There are many betting companies currently represented in the Kenyan market. What makes your brand stand out…
- An asylum seeker who won refugee status after claiming to be gay went on to father three children with three different women and help mastermind a £220,000/Ksh41.5 million parcel fraud scam, a UK court has heard. Asylum seeker Saheed Azeez, 33, had been allowed to settle in the UK after claiming he…
- Burglars have broken into South Africa Rugby Union’s headquarters, where CCTV footage shows them touching the World Cup trophy before walking away. The burglary took place on Monday at an office park in Cape Town’s northern suburbs. They leave the trophy behind and instead steal whisky, five signed…
- A murder suspect accused of taking away the lives of three people in Kisii on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, has been arrested. According to DCI, the man identified as Alex Ayata Migosi,27, hacked his brother’s wife and two kids aged 4 and 3 to death at their home in Kegogi, Marani in Kisii County…
- The body of a 71-year-old hiker who went missing in August was found in the southern Colorado mountains and his loyal terrier, which had survived in the wilderness, was still at his side, a rescue group said. Rich Moore embarked with his Jack Russell Terrier, Finney, on August 19 with plans to…
- The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced plans to revamp infrastructure at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) amid concerns over the state of the international airport. The airport has been in the news recently after embarrassing videos of leaking roofs went viral on social…
- The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has revoked a gazette notice that recently announced an increase in charges for key government services after widespread public outcry. In a statement on Tuesday evening, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki said the notice that sought to impose higher…
- A pond in Hawaii has mysteriously turned bright pink – with experts voicing concerns about the bizarre phenomenon. Curious onlookers have been flocking to the pond after images first appeared on social media. Volunteers at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge on Maui, some of whom have been…
- The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has refuted claims by a local businesswoman at the centre of a controversy surrounding the importation of a multi-billion oil consignment into the country. Ann Njeri Njoroge is reported to have gone missing after visiting the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (…
- Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Alfred Mutua, has called on Kitui residents to take an active role in constructing earth dams on their farms. Speaking on Monday, November 13 in Kitui County at Mbitini Hill where he presided over the official tree planting event, the CS spoke about the…
- Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino has added a win to his achievements after bagging an Honorary Doctorate Degree (PhD Honoraris Causa) in Political Leadership. In pictures shared via his official social media, Babu noted that he was awarded an honorary degree from Weldios…
- Law enforcement officers in Tana River have apprehended a suspect involved in a fraudulent scheme, selling sand under the guise of the popular brand, ‘Ajab Baking Flour’. In a statement by the National Police Service (NPS), an investigation was launched following a complaint from a shop retailer…
- Police have arrested four suspects linked to the theft of Ksh94 million in transit by security company Wells Fargo. The four have been arrested in different parts of Nairobi, and Ksh9 million, believed to be part of the proceeds recovered. “The operation which was effected by DCI detectives backed…
- Content creator Maureen Njoki Murira popularly known as Njoki Murira has been left heartbroken after her TikTok account with 2.7 million followers was banned. Reacting to the ban, the TikToker shared a screenshot of the account and wrote; “When TikTok 😂 try you,”. Without disclosing the reason, the…
- Atheists in Kenya President Harrison Mumia has called on low-income earners to consider having smaller families of at most two children. In a statement dated Friday, November 10, Mumia cited the challenges faced by many families in meeting basic needs, emphasizing the financial strain imposed by…
- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced the government’s initiative to provide immediate relief to families affected by the ongoing heavy rains. Speaking on Friday, November 10 at Harambee House Annex, Gachagua noted that the government in collaboration with various ministries had devised…
- At least 11 people have died in a grisly road accident that occurred in Rongai, Nakuru county in the wee hours of November 6, 2023. The tragic accident involved a matatu and a lorry at Sobea along the Ngata-Salgaa road in Nakuru. The matatu was heading towards Nakuru while the lorry was being…
- There is a growing concern over adolescent pregnancies and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in relation to new HIV/AIDS infections in the country, the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) has said. Data from NSDCC shows that 62 adolescents aged 10 – 19 get infected with HIV…
- There is a growing concern over adolescent pregnancies and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in relation to new HIV/AIDS infections in the country, the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) has said. Data from NSDCC shows that adolescents aged 10 – 19 account for 62 per cent of…
- Githunguri Member of Parliament (MP) Gathoni Wamuchomba and former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga have taken issue with elected leaders from Mt Kenya region for failing to help regulate the high cost of living which has significantly reduced the residents’ disposable income besides crippling their…
- A hostage situation at Hamburg Airport involving a young child has ended after 18 hours, according to local police. The man, 35, drove through a security barrier and on to the airport tarmac on Saturday night with his four-year-old daughter in the car and parked under a plane. He eventually gave…
- On Halloween morning, when the temperature was hovering around 40 degrees, 911 calls reporting a blind dog drowning in Baisley Pond in Jamaica were relayed to local police. Two officers from the 113th Precinct, which covers southeastern Queens, responded to the incident and arrived to find the…
- There is this belief that the more Brighton sell their best players, the better they become and true to the thoughts, we compile a list of some of outstanding players who emerged from the club 1. Ben White-Arsenal FC Ben White progressed through the ranks of the Brighton academy, but it was during…
- Detectives have apprehended two suspects allegedly involved in the illegal trade of counterfeit alcohol as the fight against counterfeit products intensifies. In a statement on Sunday, November 5, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed that a team of officers based at Kilimani…
- Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence start-up xAI has released its first AI model, as the tech billionaire looks to take on OpenAI, Google and Meta with a sassy chatbot that is tightly integrated with X, formerly Twitter. Grok, the new AI system, has “real-time access” to information from X, the…
- Kenyan hotelier Mohammed Hersi has shed light on the state of tourism in the coastal regions of Malindi, revealing that they are facing challenges despite a surge in business in Mombasa. In a statement on his X account, the former chairman of the Kenya Tourism Federation outlined several factors…
- Eastern and Central Kenya regions’ MPs are the best-performing MPs in Kenya, a new study by Infotrak has shown. The two regions scored 56 per cent according to the study conducted between July and September, followed by Nyanza and Western at 55 per cent each. The Rift Valley region was ranked fifth…
- Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has been ranked as the best-performing MP in Kenya by a recent study by opinion polls firm Infortrak. Nyoro had a 70 per cent score followed closely by his Kangema counterpart Peter Irungu at 68 per cent. Five MPs ranked third at 66 per cent, including Paul Mwirigi (Igembe…
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Officer Commanding Station (OSC) for Ruai Police Station Chief Inspector Duncan Otieng for allegedly demanding bribes. The OCS was arrested on Saturday evening for allegedly demanding a bribe of Ksh5,000 from persons he had locked up on…
- President William Ruto has celebrated the recognition of Nairobi as the world’s top city to visit in 2024, claiming the recognition is as a result of the government’s efforts to sell Kenya to the world. Nairobi was named the best city to travel to in 2024 by United States-headquartered travel firm…
- President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to terrorists causing unrest in Lamu County. Addressing a crowd on Saturday, November 4, 2023, the country’s Head of State stressed that his administration will intensify the war on Al Shabaab militants terrorizing residents in the county. He…
- Kenya Power has issued a notice informing Kenyans of planned electricity interruptions in four counties on Sunday, November 5, 2023. In a statement shared on Saturday night, Kenya Power said the planned interruptions set to occur in Nairobi, Migori and Mombasa counties will happen from 9 am to 5 pm…
