- The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) is investigating the possible use of Fentanyl drugs in the coastal region of Kenya. National Institute on Drug Abuse describes Fentanyl as a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to…
- The clergy and human rights defenders have expressed disappointment in Japhet Koome’s remarks on the alleged hiring of bodies by the opposition terming it as outrageous, shameful and unfortunate. Bishop Charles Onginjo of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Maseno South Diocese scolded Koome for making…
- Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, heard a case of two police officers accused of robbing a city Member of County Assembly (MCA) of $2 million/Ksh286 million. Ondieki was told by lawyer Shadrack Wambui that the two police officers namely John Kuria…
- The Head of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Thegu Mutahi has expressed the church’s remorse for the regrettable ill-treatment of senior citizens residing at the PCEA Thogoto Home for the Aged. While condemning the incident which was exposed by the media recently, he said that thorough…
- The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has announced a salary increment for civil servants in a new review. Addressing a press conference in Nairobi on Wednesday, August 9, SRC chair Lyn Mengich said civil servants will get a salary increase of between 7-10 per cent over a two-year period,…
- Police in Machakos police station are investigating the death of a 23-year-old Machakos University student who was found dead in his rented house in Kiumoni area within Katoloni sub-location. Confirming the incident, Katoloni area assistant chief Dominic Matheka said he was notified of Peter Mwangi…
- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua shared a moment with residents of Nyeri during his morning walk on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Gachagua said he enjoys the early morning walks while in the village as it is a great moment to engage and catch up with his “fellow villagers”. “You can take a man out of…
- Legislators from Tana River County were the least active in Parliament with a score of 0.30 per cent between September 29, 2022, and June 30, 2023. According to a new report by Mzalendo Trust, Tana River was at par with Tharaka Nithi at 0.30 per cent, followed by Vihiga (0.50 per cent), Nyandarua (…
- The World Bank has frozen funding for Uganda over its Anti-Homosexuality Act. In a statement, World Bank said that the Act contradicts its values of non-discrimination on the basis of race, gender, or sexuality. “Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act fundamentally contradicts the World Bank Group’s…
- The military is one of a country’s greatest assets and it’s tasked with enforcing both domestic and foreign policies and above all safeguarding the lives of it’s citizens. While the size of the army does not determine it’s military capability, factors such as technology, training and tactic also…
- A 56-year-old man committed suicide by hanging himself in his house in Nguluni area of Matungulu, Machakos County on Tuesday, August 8. The lifeless body of Peter Kioko Wambua was discovered by his children who alerted the neighbours. The area assistant Chief Virginia Mweu confirmed the incident,…
- A waiter at the Members club in Narok town was on Tuesday, August 8 found dead in a trench under mysterious circumstances. Julius Mukulu was reportedly walking home on Monday night before his passing. As of now, the police are still in the process of determining the circumstances surrounding his…
- A 28-year-old man suspected to have hacked his two sons to death on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Kahuro Murang’a County, has been arrested. Evans Kang’ethe, who went into hiding after committing the act, was spotted at Gakoigo in Maragua as he was heading to Maragua town. At the time of his arrest,…
- A German national charged with human trafficking, defilement and making pornographic videos of minors was on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, sentenced to 81 years in prison. Thomas Scheller, 74, was convicted of seven offences after the court found him guilty of the offences. Milimani Principal Magistrate…
- Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has accused the opposition of hiring dead bodies from the morgues to paint police officers in a bad light. Speaking at the National Police Training College in Kiganjo during the opening of a six-week senior officers training course, Koome said that the…
- Police in Nakuru have launched a probe into an incident where a police officer shot and killed his colleague under unclear circumstances. Confirming the incident, Nakuru county police commander Samuel Ndanyi stated that the accused, police constable Jackson Ndonga shot and killed Sergeant…
- A rider and a pillion passenger, who had been rushed to Shalom Community Hospital Athi River following an accident with a vehicle at EPZ area on Monday morning, have succumbed to the injuries. The 28-year-old rider and the female pillion passenger aged 34 sustained serious head injuries. The rider…
- In 1992, Lynea Lattanzio’s father asked for her help in finding a new cat. She came home with 15 kittens. Since that day, 67-year-old Lattanzio has been surrounded by feline friends. “I’m gonna say that I’m at the top of the list of the eccentric, crazy cat ladies,” she says. “I’ve taken in and…
- Nyamaiya Member of County Assembly Elijah Osiemo has died following a road accident, Nyamira Governor Amos Kimwoni Nyaribo has confirmed. The incident occurred in a tragic road accident along the Maai Mahiu-Naivasha road, leaving a void in the ward’s leadership. Elijah Osiemo company Governor…
- The Labour Court in Nyeri has ordered the Ministry of Defence to pay former Kenya Defence Forces(KDF) Major Peter Mugure Ksh 2 million who was sacked over allegations of allowing his wife Joyce Syombua and their two children at the Laikipia Air base. Mugure was sacked from the force in 2020 by his…
- A taxi driver who allegedly ferried the late Sharon Otieno to Kodera forest where she met her death confessed to doubting the veracity of his own evidence before court. Jackson Gombe told Justice Cecilia Githua of Milimani High Court Criminal Division that he cannot remember some parts of his…
- First Lady Rachel Ruto has reiterated the need for Kenyans to heed President William Ruto’s challenge to plant 15 million trees by 2032 by planting trees in schools and their homes. Rachel, who kicked off a two-day tour of Narok County, launched the Women’s Economic Empowerment Program, Environment…
- Embu County doctors have issued a 21-day strike notice citing a bad working environment, and lack of medicine in hospitals and equipment. While addressing the press in Embu town the doctors said they are tired of pleading with the county leadership to better their working environment saying they…
- Former Busia County director and head of development has denied conspiring to defraud Ksh8 million from the county by engaging in projects without proper planning. In his defence before Anti-corruption senior principal magistrate Eunice Nyutu, Samuel Oseko said that all revenue in Busia County was…
- The High Court has rejected an application by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah to cross-examine Speakers of the National Assembly and Senate on their affidavit on the Finance Act. “We reject the application to cross-examine Speaker of the National Assembly and Speaker of the Senate. Those applications…
- The court has ordered the release of the cell phones of the six accused persons charged alongside Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino. The six Calvina Gaucho, Tom Odongo, Michael Otieno, Pascal Ouma, Kelvin Wambo and Willys Owino were charged alongside Babu Owino…
- Vulnerable residents at a care home for the elderly near Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, have been mistreated and neglected, a BBC Africa Eye investigation has revealed. Secret filming shows staff members physically mistreating residents, dumping food directly onto tables without any plates, and leaving…
- The Nigerian Senate has rejected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposal for a military intervention to restore democratic rule in Niger Republic. Tinubu had on Friday, August 4, written to the National Assembly, seeking the lawmakers’ support for the implementation of Resolutions of the Economic…
- Locals of Loitokitok, Kajiado South Constituency have killed three elephants in a retaliation attack after a marauding elephant killed a toddler on Friday and left the mother nursing serious injuries. The middle-aged woman from Olgira village who is currently admitted at the Kenyatta National…
- Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called on former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah to employ more direct communication like phone calls instead of writing letters to each other. Speaking on Sunday, Murkomen said that if talks…
- At least 16 people were killed and dozens were missing after a landslide at a resort town in northwestern Georgia, officials said Saturday. The landslide took place on Thursday in Shovi, a small resort town in Georgia’s mountainous northwest famed for its vast forests and mineral water springs. “…
- Three were confirmed dead while 30 others were left injured after a road accident along Kambinye-Kargi road in Marsabit county. While confirming the incident, Kargi Ward Member County Assembly (MCA) Chris Ogom noted that the driver of the vehicle was ferrying passengers Hulahula to a wedding…
- South Gem Member of County Assembly (MCA) Brian Chieng’ Anyango is currently nursing serious injuries after he was allegedly stabbed during a burial ceremony. While confirming the incident, Gem sub-county police commander Cecilia Kemboi noted that the MCA was stabbed multiple times after a…
- Iranian authorities are considering a controversial new bill on hijab-wearing that experts say could impose unprecedentedly harsh punitive measures. The draft law, consisting of 70 articles, includes proposals for longer prison terms for women who refuse to wear the veil, stricter penalties for…
- U.S. prosecutors flagged a threatening social media post from Donald Trump in a late-night court filing on Friday, arguing that it suggests he might intimidate witnesses by improperly disclosing confidential evidence received from the government. On his Truth Social site on Friday, the former…
- The US has approved the first pill for postpartum depression. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said zuranolone, sold under the brand name Zurzuvae, has been approved as a once-daily pill taken for two weeks. Until now, treatment for postpartum depression (PPD) was available only as an…
- Police officers in Kitui are looking for a woman who dumped a fetus in a rubbish dump in the Resort area, near Kitui town. Confirming the incident, Kyanika area assistant chief William Kitili said that the fetus had already been eaten up halfway by dogs. Kitili issued a warning to anyone involving…
- Police in Garissa are investigating the execution of a local firewood collector who was shot multiple times at his home. According to a police report seen by K24 Digital, Osman Abdi Jire was shot dead by unknown persons at his home in Kunasow village. Area chief Bulla Mzuri reported the death of…
- Police in Moyale have seized 500 kg of bhang and arrested one suspect in connection to the crime. In a statement on Friday, August 4, 2023, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the arrest followed a tip-off from the public. “The operation was launched after police received…
- Mount Kenya University (MKU) has announced a Ksh80 million waiver on outstanding fees arrears for over 4,000 students. MKU founder and Chairman Prof Simon Gicharu said the waiver applies to all former students who have not collected their graduation certificates over accumulated storage fees,…
- Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has banned heavy trucks from accessing major roads during rush hours. Speaking on Friday, August 4, 2022, Nassir said the affected roads include Nyali Bridge, Fidel Odinga, Links Road, New Malindi and Old Malindi Road and Ferry area. He said the move will ease…
- A suspected thief is receiving treatment at Matuu Level Four Hospital, after breaking his two legs when he jumped from the second floor of a building after being caught allegedly stealing. The man is said to have been found stealing clothes from a clothesline on Thursday night and jumped from the…
- CNN journalist Larry Madowo had gotten rid of his blue verification checkmark on Twitter. In a statement, Madowo said he has never wanted to have the verification checkmark, the reason he decided to do away with it. “I finally got rid of the blue checkmark. I didn’t pay for it and never wanted it…
- A family has been left devastated after a father was devoured by a crocodile after taking a dip in a river to cool down. Jesus Alberto Lopez Ortiz, 29, was savagely killed by a reptile in the water in Rio Canas, Costa Rica. Tributes have been paid to the young man, nicknamed “Chucho”, since the…
- Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has faulted the Competency Based Curriculum(CBC) recommendations that Pre-Primary(PP) classes be under the national government. He says that unless the 2010 constitution is changed, the proposals can’t be applicable adding that it’s well stipulated that Early…
- Mwingi Central Member of Parliament Gideon Mulyungi has denied attacking and touching a local businesswoman inappropriately. In a press statement, Mulyungi said he learned through media reports that he harassed and touched breasts of one Rhoda Musyoka at her business premises in Mwingi town,…
- For 40-year-old Lewis Mureithi who is a certified medical doctor, his drinking and drug abuse pushed him over the edge into a complete breakdown. Mureithi was quite successful through his studies in high school, and the University of Nairobi where he studied medicine before immediately landing a…
- State House Chief of Staff Felix Koskei has raised an alarm over a worrying trend of criminal elements extorting money from state officers in his name. In a statement on Friday, August 9, 2023, Koskei, who doubles up as Head of Public Service, said the “crooks” have been moving from one government…
- Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges he sought to overturn the 2020 election results in the United States, as the embattled former president made his first court appearance to respond to a new federal indictment against him. “When you look at what’s happening, this is a persecution of a…
