- Kenya Power has announced a temporary blackout scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2024. In a statement on Sunday, March 24, the utility company disclosed that the blackout is part of routine maintenance activities. “Hello, For one-week advance notice on planned interruptions, use https://kplc.co.ke/…
- Law enforcement officers have apprehended two suspects and recovered 16 motorcycles believed to have been stolen. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported that the authorities conducted a raid at Leswags Motor Parts Thayu S.S. Petrol Station along Juja Road, resulting in the…
- First Lady Rachel Ruto on Sunday led a section of leaders in attending the memorial service for the 11 Kenyatta University students who tragically lost their lives on Monday. Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ezekiel Machogu also attended the service held at the university. In her speech, Rachel…
- The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted rainfall in several parts of Nairobi County in the coming week. In a statement on Sunday, March 24, the weather authority indicated that moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in various areas of the city. “Nairobi City County Rainfall Forecast:…
- President William Ruto on Sunday donated Ksh2 million to the burial contributions for the 11 Kenyatta University (KU) students who tragically lost their lives in a road accident that occurred on Monday. First Lady Rachel Ruto presented Ruto’s donation to the university’s Vice Chancellor Prof…
- At least 19 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli attack targeting civilians who were waiting for aid southeast of Gaza City, Gaza’s Ministry of Health and its Media Office said. “The Israeli occupation commits a massacre, killing 19 and injuring 23 civilians while thousands of citizens were…
- First Lady Rachel Ruto on Saturday announced that she has formed a prayer strategy team to pray for the 1,000 officers being deployed to Haiti. Addressing a congregation during the launch of the ‘Fourth Man’ EP by 1005 Songs & More, the First Lady emphasised the importance of prayers in the…
- Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers who were on patrol in Gherille, Wajir County assisted a pregnant woman to safely deliver a baby on the road. KDF in a statement on Saturday, March 23, 2024, said soldiers under Close Operations from Gherille while on patrol in the area came across the distressed…
- A mother accidentally broadcasted herself naked in the shower during a funeral livestream to other mourners watching over Zoom. The service was for a popular father of three after he died following a brave battle with cancer. A livestream was arranged so people unable to attend the service in…
- King Charles just praised the bravery of his “beloved daughter-in-law” Catherine, the Princess of Wales, who tonight (22 March 2024) posted a video to social media explaining that sadly she has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy after major abdominal surgery found “cancer had been present”.…
- Kenya Power issued a notice informing Kenyans of a scheduled blackout on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The utility firm in the notice on its website said that the power interruption is necessary to facilitate maintenance and upgrade of power lines to the network. “Notice is hereby given under Rule 27…
- Two brothers from Narok South Sub County, Narok County have committed suicide after their father accepted back his divorced wife. According to a police report, Vincent Kipkorir Koech (19) and Gilbert Kibet Koech (17), committed suicide on the same tree along Amalo River. “Today at 1430 hrs it was…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced that the government has shut down 14,300 alcohol-selling premises across the country and 12 distilleries. Among the 14,300 premises are 4,800 alcoholic outlets operating within the prohibited proximity to basic learning institutions and over…
- The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) has rejected stipends for medical interns proposed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). In a letter to SRC dated March 21, 2024, KNUN Secretary General Seth Panyako said the proposals were ill-advised. “Kindly note that your proposal and the…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has termed talks with the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) fruitful amid an ongoing strike by health workers. The talks to avert the strike have been ongoing since a Nairobi court ordered the CS and the unions…
- The speaker of Ghana’s parliament has blocked the approval of new ministers amid a row over the president’s delay in signing an anti-LGBTQ+ bill passed last month. The presidency has asked parliament not to send the bill for his assent until legal challenges against it are dealt with. The speaker…
- Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday appointed his son as top commander of the military, a controversial move in a country where many have long believed Museveni is grooming his eldest child for the presidency. Museveni’s son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has recently been holding rallies…
- Immigration and Citizens Services Principal Secretary (PS) Julius Bitok has confirmed that the Directorate of Immigration Services has received 112,700 passport printing booklets to ease the passport backlog. PS Bitok said the booklets received consist of 92,400 for 50 pages (B-series) and 20,300,…
- The High Court has delivered judgement in a long-standing case concerning a cemetery fraud scheme orchestrated by the defunct Nairobi City Council back in 2008. The case involved city lawyer Alphonce Munene Mutinda, who stood accused of forging a letter to facilitate the illegal sale of land.…
- Ukraine has intercepted 31 missiles launched by Russia at Kyiv overnight, Ukraine’s air force said. At least 17 people, including a child, were injured by falling debris, four of whom are in hospital, authorities said. It is the largest Russian attack in weeks and follows a vow from Moscow for…
- One suspected goon has been killed and several other accomplices have been left injured at Empakasi Sheep and Goat area in Kitengela after unleashing a night of terror in the area. The gang of 45 men armed with pangas, machetes and other crude weapons are said to have descended to several homes…
- A California pastor is accused of paying almost $40,000 for hitmen to shoot his daughter’s boyfriend in an attack that wounded but did not kill him, the authorities said. The pastor, Samuel Pasillas, 47, of Victorville, Calif., was one of two men arrested in connection with the murder-for-hire…
- A man who blackmailed Kakamega Governor Fernandes Odinga Barasa demanding Ksh240 Million in order not to expose his nudes was on Tuesday, March 20, 2024, charged at a Kibera Law Court. William Simiyu Matere alias Elijah tried to extort Ksh240 million from Barasa in order not to leak nude photos…
- Kenya Power issued a notice informing Kenyans of a scheduled blackout on Thursday, March 20, 2024. The utility firm in the notice on its website said that the power interruption is necessary to facilitate maintenance and upgrade of power lines to the network. “Notice is hereby given under Rule 27…
- Nandi County Commissioner Caroline Nzwili has warned a section of residents, bars and liquor business owners threatening the lives of the Chiefs who are dedicated to fighting illegal alcoholic businesses in the county. Referring to the chiefs who were assaulted in Nandi in Kamelil and Chepsire…
- It is a major win for the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) after the High Court allowed it to dispose of 73 bags of uncustomized milk powder known as Hilwa. This is after Justice Hezbon Nyaga set aside Molo Chief Magistrate’s B. Kipyegon decision that had compelled the government to return the…
- Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is seeking to recruit 1,500 assistant warders and rangers. In a notice on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, KWS announced 150 vacancies for the position of cadets (assistant warder I) and 1,350 openings for the position of rangers. “The Service operates in remote environment…
- The world needs a better source of sustainable meat. Many conventional livestock raising systems are considered unsustainable and generally make the environment worse, so scientists are searching for new ways to feed and satisfy a growing human population. One source could come from one of the most…
- Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has made true his threat to challenge the interviews for the recruitment of Judges of the High Court of Kenya set for next month. In an application filed at the Milimani Employment and Labour Relations Court, Havi wants the court to cancel the…
- The University of Nairobi (UoN) has emerged among the top 10 most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the African continent. EduRank, a top source for social media analytics in the education sector, has released the list of the top 100 universities in Africa. Seven Kenyan universities…
- The divorce between US singer Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez is now official, after nearly three years of marriage. A Los Angeles Superior Court judgment on Tuesday finalised the split between the 30-year-old pop star and the 28-year-old real estate broker. Under their settlement, Grande will make…
- Kisii County Governor Simba Arati has nominated Kisii Public Service Board Chairperson Julius Elijah Obebo as his nominee for the position of deputy governor. Kisii Assembly Speaker Philip Nyanumba announced the development during a session on Wednesday, March 20. “I nominate the following person…
- Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has distanced itself from the seized fertilizer in various National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots across the country. Appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, KEBS Managing Director Esther Ngari stated that the fertilizer…
- The fertilizer being distributed under the subsidy program is not certified by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), the managing director Esther Ngari has revealed. Appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, Ngari stated that the fertiliser is unsuitable for sale or…
- The National Police Service (NPS) has warned the public regarding several counterfeit social media accounts posing as the Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service Douglas Kanja. In a statement on Wednesday, March 20, NPS said these imposter accounts are managed by criminals aiming at…
- Former President Donald Trump suggested in an interview Tuesday that Prince Harry could be deported in light of concerns about his visa eligibility given his past drug use. Following Prince Harry’s admissions of past illegal drug use in his memoir, “Spare,” the conservative think tank the Heritage…
- Scientists say they have successfully eliminated HIV from infected cells, using Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology. Working like scissors, but at the molecular level, it cuts DNA so “bad” bits can be removed or inactivated. The hope is to ultimately be able to rid the body entirely…
- Currencies that are widely accepted and used in international trade and finance are generally considered to be tradeable. The most tradeable currencies tend to have a relatively stable value and a relatively liquid market, making them a good choice for investors and traders who are looking to gain…
- The Kenya Power and Lighting Company has announced power interruptions in four counties for scheduled maintenance. In a statement on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Kenya Power announced that the outage will partially affect Machakos, Kakamega, Embu and Nyeri Counties. The interruptions will happen…
- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has announced over 40 senior-level job vacancies. In an advert shared with the public, IPOA has listed 43 vacancies in different departments such as human resources, finance, legal, inspections, investigations, administration, security, accounting…
- Two suspects believed to have heckled during President William Ruto’s rally in Bomet over the weekend have been arrested. Confirming the arrests, Bomet County Commissioner Ahmed Omar stated that the two are currently cooling their heels in police custody and are expected to appear in court tomorrow…
- The Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) has denied reports that it has offered an amnesty to academic fraudsters. In a statement, EACC says it will only discontinue cases of recovering wealth acquired from the government using forged papers, but will not stop the commission from…
- The government has issued statement on the ghastly road accident involving a Kenyatta University (KU) bus and a trailer on Monday, March 18, 2024. In a statement by government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, the President William Ruto-led government condoled with the families of the victims and wished…
- Kenyatta University (KU) management has suspended classes for three days to allow students and staff to mourn students who died in a grisly road accident that occurred on Monday, March 18, 2024. In a memo shared, the institution’s management stated that the suspension which starts tomorrow,…
- A form four student at Orero Boys High School, Rangwe Sub County in Homa Bay County has committed suicide by hanging himself inside a toilet. According to Homa Bay County Police Commandant Samson Olekine, the body of the deceased student was discovered hanging from the toilet’s rooftop on Tuesday…
- The Gambia has taken steps towards lifting a ban on female circumcision, a move that could make it the first country in the world to reverse legal protections against the practice for millions of women and girls. Politicians in the West African nation’s parliament voted 42 to four on Monday to…
- An autopsy conducted on late TV journalist Rita Tinina indicates that she died of severe pneumonia. Addressing the press from Umash Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the family spokesperson, Timothy Njaga, confirmed that the autopsy was conducted by pathologist Peter Ndegwa and that the…
- Police officers in two separate operations intercepted large quantities of Cannabis Sativa as the war on drugs and traffickers intensifies. In Meru’s Tigania East Sub-County, officers from Muthara Police Station disrupted a drug trafficking operation late last night. In a statement by the…
- There has been a steady increase in road carnage in the country since the beginning of the year with most accidents blamed on reckless driving. Statistics released by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) in February this year painted a grim picture of the situation on the Kenyan roads…
- President William Ruto now promises ordinary Kenyans including Mama Mboga a Ksh3,000 monthly rent house. The Head of State said this in a statement following the signing of the controversial Affordable Housing Bill into law noting that they will be able to own a home with as little as Ksh3,000 rent…
