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  • - Instagram is overhauling its recommendations algorithms in what analysts say is an attempt to capitalise on TikTok’s woes. Changes to its system for suggesting content, particularly on Reels – its short-form video service -will prioritise original content and “give all creators an equal chance of…
  • - Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria has been freed from the Industrial Area Remand Prison after raising Ksh10 million cash bail. Wa Iria has been in custody since Tuesday when he was detained after he was unable to raise the Ksh10 million cash bail or Ksh20 million granted by Milimani Anti-…
  • - Former Kamukunji OCS Chief Inspector Samir Yunus who was accused of raping a policewoman at Dandora police station has been freed by a Nairobi court for lack of evidence. Milimani Magistrate Robinson Ondieki acquitted Yunus of abusing his office by harassing junior women officers after finding that…
  • - President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to postpone the reopening of schools, again. This comes days after the government postponed the school reopening dates by one week following heavy rains which have caused flooding in the country. The Kenya Meteorological Department has…
  • - Russian troops have been deployed to an airbase in Niger where American soldiers are located, US officials say. The move comes after Niger’s m******y rulers ordered the US to withdraw troops who had been countering Islamic insurgents in the region. BBC reports that Russian forces were present at…
  • - Two citizens have petitioned Parliament seeking to have it compel President William Ruto’s administration to address the flood situation in the country and declare it a national disaster. Anthony Machui Manyara and John Wangai stated that the government should declare the floods a disaster and put…
  • - President William Ruto has stressed to the newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri and his Vice John Omenda that their appointment is to serve all Kenyans, not their communities. Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony of the m******y bosses, Ruto asked the two to…
  • - General Charles Muriu Kahariri was on Friday sworn in as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) in a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi. The general who replaces the late Francis Ogolla was sworn in alongside Major General John Mugaravai Omenda who was sworn in as the Vice Chief of Defence Forces in the…
  • - Kenya Power has issued a statement explaining the outage that has hit several parts of the country on Thursday evening. The utility firm stated that it encountered a system disturbance on its electrical grid on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 5:40 pm, leading to widespread power outages across the nation…
  • - The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the reopening of the Kamulu-Kangundo (B63) Road to traffic after a day of temporary closure due to flooding. In a statement on Thursday, May 2, 2024, KeNHA assured the public that the route was safe. “The Kenya National Highways Authority…
  • - Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura has given an update on the flood situation in the country as of May 2, 2024. In a statement, Mwaura revealed that nine more Kenyans lost their lives in the past 24 hours, bringing the national tally of flood-related deaths to 188. “It is with sorrow that we report…
  • - One suspect has been apprehended in Utawala’s Githunguri area following a complaint by a Georgian national who fell victim to a fake gold scheme. In a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Thursday, May 2, 2024, the victim, who lost over USD 6 million, was swindled into a…
  • - The State Department of Immigration has announced the resumption of normal operations for passport issuance after a period of downtime. In a statement released on Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Department expressed gratitude to clients for their patience and understanding during the temporary…
  • - The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the closure of the Nakuru-Eldoret (A8) Road at Timboroa Market. In a statement released by KeNHA on Thursday, May 2, the closure was due to severe flood damage that has compromised a section of the roadway making it unstable. KeNHA said…
  • - A recent survey conducted by Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) has revealed that Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers and Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Kipchumba Murkomen are widely considered responsible for the surge in road accidents in the country. According to the survey, which…
  • - Members of Parliament (MPs) have approved the motion to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mithika Linturi. Out of the 188 MPs who voted, 149 supported the motion to have Linturi impeached over the recent fertilizer scandal which grabbed headlines, 36 opposed the motion whereas three…
  • - Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha is the most faulted for the ongoing doctors’ strike, a report by TIFA shows. According to the report released today, 47 per cent of Kenyans believe that Nakhumicha is the most responsible for the prolonged medical workers’ strike than any other…
  • - Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has been ranked as the worst-performing CS by a recent poll conducted by Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA). The survey carried out between April 27 and 29, placed Linturi at the lowest rank with a scorecard of E…
  • - President William Ruto has now appointed Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kahariri as the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), replacing the late General Francis Ogolla who died in a chopper crash last month. Until his recent appointment, Muriu served as the Vice Chief of Defence Forces and…
  • - Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki has been ranked as the best-performing CS in the Kenya Kwanza administration, the latest poll by TIFA shows. According to TIFA, the CS topped with 68 per cent an equivalent of B plain, in the polls conducted between April 27 and Apil 29, 2024. Prime…
  • - A senior police officer on Wednesday tragically l***********e in Kware River in Machakos county. According to a police report seen by K24 Digital, Cyprian Walunya Kasili, a chief inspector based at a Ruai Police Station, drowned when his vehicle was swept away by the water. Police who noted that…
  • - Arizona’s Senate has voted to repeal a 1864 law banning a******n, the last major push in the Democrat-led effort to erase the law from state books. Two Republicans joined Senate Democrats to support the repeal bill, which narrowly passed the House last week. Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, hailed…
  • - A power outage scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2024, is set to impact four Counties across Kenya, according to the latest announcement from Kenya Power. The blackout, which is planned for maintenance purposes, will affect several areas at different times of the day. The outage, while temporary, is…
  • - The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the reopening of the Thika Superhighway at the Kahawa Sukari drift between Kahawa Barracks and Kenyatta University, following a temporary closure. In a notice issued on Wednesday evening, May 1, 2024, KeNHA informed the public of the…
  • - Residents living in landslide-prone areas in Murang’a County have been advised to move to safer grounds to avert the l***********s as heavy rains continue pounding the area. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said the government is making arrangements to have those in potentially risky areas get…
  • - Bodies of two male adults have been retrieved following rescue operations of families affected by flash floods at Kitengela. The bodies were retrieved in two different areas of Noonkopir and a ditch within the town. One male identified by families is said to have been crossing a swollen bridge kwa…
  • - Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura has issued a stern warning to Kenyans living in flood-prone areas, urging them to e******e within 48 hours due to the ongoing flood situation exacerbated by heavy rainfall. In a statement released on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Mwaura highlighted the continuous above-…
  • - President William Ruto reiterated his stance on taxation during the Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Ruto emphasized that he remains undeterred by the nickname ‘Zakayo the tax collector’ if it means Kenyans fulfil their tax obligations. The h**d of…
  • - The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of the Thika SUperhighway at the Kahawa Sukari drift due to floods. The drift between Kahawa Barracks and Kenyatta University has been closed for Thika Bound traffic. “The Kenya National Highways Authority would like to…
  • - 16 p****e have been rescued in Konoramadha in Saka, Tana River County after being marooned by floods. Confirming the incidents, the Kenya R*******s (KRC) Society said that a search operation is on to locate six more p****e. “This is Konoramadha in Saka, Tana River County, where we have rescued 16 p…
  • - Tens of families in Kitengela, Kajiado County have been adversely affected by flash floods following heavy downpours that pounded the region on Tuesday night. New Valley, Chang’ombe, Balonzi, and Baraka areas were the most affected after a seasonal river in the area burst its banks, flooding…
  • - Once more, the Juja underpass along Thika Road Highway has succumbed to the heavy overnight rains, leaving it impassable for small vehicles. Videos circulating on social media show motorists as they navigate through the floodwaters, with some resorting to pushing their vehicles through the waters.…
  • - Police have apprehended four suspects linked to a notorious motor vehicle theft syndicate operating in Mombasa County. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the arrests came as a breakthrough in the ongoing battle against the theft gang that has been terrorizing…
  • - The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers have seized 12 bags of bhang and six sets of suspected stolen vehicle plates in Utawala. In a statement on Tuesday, April 30, DCI said the operation targeted the residence of a suspected notorious trafficker, Joseph Nisa Ouma. According to…
  • - Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria has been remanded at Industrial Area Prison after failing to raise bail. Wa Iria pleaded not g****y to various corruption charges including a***e of office, conflict of interest, unlawful acquisition of public property and money laundering. Chief Magistrate…
  • - Six Mediamax Network Limited journalists have been shortlisted as finalists for the 2024 Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA) following their exemplary work in the media industry. AJEA, a Media Council of Kenya (MCK) initiative honours fine journalists in different categories ranging from…
  • - National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has approved a motion by Bumula MP Jack Wamboka seeking to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi. The MP is seeking to have the cabinet secretary removed from office following a fake fertiliser scandal which rocked the country recently The…
  • - The government is now requesting striking doctors and other health workers to resume duties to aid citizens affected by the ongoing flooding due to heavy rains in most parts of the country. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura told the health workers to prioritize the flood victims instead of…
  • - The State Department of Immigration has announced a system interruption affecting normal passport application receiving and collection services. In a statement, the department stated that they were experiencing a downtime that affected activities. The department also stated that affected applicants…
  • - Businesswoman Nancy Indovera Kigunzu, popularly known as Mathe wa Ngara, has dealt a huge b**w after a Nairobi High Court ordered her Ksh13 million be forfeited to the State for being proceeds of crime acquired through d**g trafficking A judgement rendered by Lady Justice Esther Maina ruled that…
  • - The Ministry of Interior and National Administration on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, issued an update on the flood situation across the country. According to the Interior Ministry, 169 p****e have lost their lives due to floods as of April 29, 2024. Notably, the m******e in Mai Mahiu claimed 46 lives,…
  • - Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has condoled with the victims of the ongoing flood crisis in the country and pledged a cash donation to help the rescue mission. The country is grappling with the effects of a flood crisis that has affected several counties and even forced the postponement of schools…
  • - Kenya Power has announced a planned power blackout scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2024, according to a notice posted on its website. The interruption is essential to facilitate maintenance and upgrades to the power lines within the network, as stated by the utility firm. “Notice is hereby given…
  • - A historian who has correctly predicted every presidential election since 1984 has declared that ‘a lot would have to go wrong’ for Joe Biden to lose to D**********p – in November. Allan Lichtman, a professor of history at American University in Washington, DC, devised a system, which he terms ’13…
  • - Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has been appointed to lead the African Union Election Observation Mission in South Africa in May 2024. South Africa is set to hold its elections on May 29, 2024. “The Republic of South Africa is scheduled to hold General Elections on 29 May 2024. As the country…
  • - Public servants have declared a stance against a declaration by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria to employ government officials on contractual terms. Public service unions, through a joint statement on Monday, April 29, 2024, termed the pronouncement by Kuria as reckless. The unions…
  • - Kenya Airways (KQ) has suspended flights to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), effective April 30, 2024. In a statement on Monday, April 29, KQ said the decision comes due to the ongoing detention of its employees by the M******y Intelligence Unit in Kinshasa. Kenya Airways expressed its…
  • - Former Governor of Murang’a Mwangi Wa Iria, his wife and brother-in-law will face prosecution over the theft of Ksh351 million of public funds. This is after Justice Nixon Sifuna of Milimani Anti-Corruption High Court on Monday, April 29, 2024, declined to extend orders suspending their prosecution…
  • - The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) board and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) have, for the second time, failed to comply with a High C*********r to renew a medical insurance contract with a firm belonging to former NACADA chairman John Mututho. Appearing before Justice Josephine Mong’are…
  • - Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has reacted to photos circulating online showing him with a w***n identified as Mary Biketi. The photos between the former governor and Biketi were first shared by Biketi on her Facebook page, raising eyebrows about the relationship between the two. In a…