- 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…
- A 59-year-old man has killed her 16-year-old daughter in Kitengela – police have confirmed. The man is said to have been involved in unending domestic wrangles with his wife prompting him to leave the rented family house – according to neighbours. However, on Sunday evening May 5, 2024, the man…
- The U.S. Department of State opened the portal for applicants of the DV-2025 green card program to check the status of their applications – to know whether the application was successful or not. The registration period for the DV-2025 Program popularly known as the green card lottery began on…
- The British High Commission Nairobi has pledged emergency funding totalling over Ksh140 million to bolster flood relief efforts in Kenya. This announcement comes in response to the widespread devastation caused by flooding across the country. The allocated funds will be channelled through UNICEF, a…
- The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) issued a statement expressing regret over the closure of UN Avenue in Runda, attributed to rising water levels following heavy rainfall overnight. The affected section, spanning from the off Ruaka Road roundabout to Magnolia Close, has been shut down until…
- A man has been taken to hospital following a serious a*****t in a c*r park in Bushmills, County Antrim in the early hours of Sunday. The man in his 20s was found nailed to a fence, with a nail through each hand, shortly after midnight. Two vans, one belonging to the injured man, were found […]
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- A university don has urged the government to invest heavily in traditional medicine as a substitute to conventional forms of treatment. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology lecturer Dr Sylvester Anami said streamlining of the traditional curative methods would help save lives of…
- Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions for Monday, May 6, affecting Kisii County. In a statement on Sunday evening, the utility company cited routine network maintenance for the temporary interruption. The affected areas include Nyamache, Ibacho, Kiamokama, Nyamache Tea…
- 17 more p****e have been rescued from floods in Nyando and Kadibo Sub Counties after River Nyando burst its banks. In a statement shared on Sunday, May 5, the Kenya R*******s (KRC) Society said ongoing air and water rescue efforts to e******e more than 40 individuals stranded by the river’s surge…
- An elderly w***n has been rescued alongside seven others from floodwaters in Ahero, Kisumu County after River Nyando broke its banks. According to a statement issued by the Kenya R*******s (KRC) Society on Sunday, May 5, the incident left many stranded. “This elderly w***n is one of the eight out…
- Kisumu governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has appealed to state departments with helicopters including the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), the Kenya Wildlife Services, and the Kenya Forest Service to intervene and help rescue flood victims in the county. In his statement, the county h**d noted that the…
- The government has called upon citizens to join hands in assisting those affected by the devastating floods that have swept through various regions of the country. Issuing a statement on Sunday, May 5, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura noted the importance of unity and cooperation during this…
- The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced the conclusion of the tropical cyclone Hidaya in the country. In a statement, the weatherman said the much-anticipated cyclone, expected to land in Tanzania and Kenya, lost its strength after a landfall at Mafia Island on Saturday, leaving a trail…
- Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that the operations of Qatar-based news network Al Jazeera will be closed in the country. Netanyahu said in a post on X: “The government headed by me unanimously decided: the incitement channel Al Jazeera will be closed in Israel.” The decision comes…
- Several residential areas in Nairobi will experience water shortage, the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced. According to the utility firm, the shortage has been occasioned by floods, which have swept away water supply pipelines. Also, the company attributes the shortage to its…
- Nine p****e have been reported dead due to floods in the last 24 hours, bringing the toll to 228, according to Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura. In a statement on Sunday, May 5, 2024, Mwaura revealed that 72 p****e are currently missing and a cumulative 164 p****e have been reported injured. A…
- Flood waters have marooned several families in Kobura village after the River Nyando in Kisumu broke its banks. Kenya R*******s, which has initiated a rescue effort, estimates that at least 20 families in the village are in distress. “Our response team, with support from the County Government of…
- Russia has likely been recruiting Cuban nationals to fight in its army in Ukraine, research by the BBC has shown. In September and October 2023, passport details belonging to over 200 Cubans who allegedly joined the Russian army were leaked online by a pro-Ukrainian platform called InformNapalm.…
- Mediamax Network Limited journalists scooped medals in this year’s Annual Journalism Excellence Awards ceremony. Reyhab Watiri, John Wangugi, and Vincent Voiyoh shone at the Media Council of Kenya’s award gala that was held on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Nairobi. Others who made it to the AJEA’s 12th…
- Three p****e have been confirmed dead after an accident involving a 14-seater matatu and a trailer at Sobea along Nakuru-Eldoret Highway on Saturday afternoon. While confirming the unfortunate incident, Nakuru County Commander Samuel Ndanyi stated that the matatu was headed to Eldoret from Nakuru…
- The Ministry of Health has issued an advisory to members of the public on how to effectively safeguard themselves against cholera and diarrheal diseases amid the ongoing rains wreaking h***c across the country. In a statement, the health ministry stated that the ongoing heavy rains have led to a…
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a w***n who has been impersonating its officers. The arrest, according to a statement by the Integrity House agency, was made after an outcry from members of the public. “Following investigations into complaints from the public, EACC…
- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the closure of the Laisamis-South Horr Road. In a statement, the authority confirmed that the road was closed due to a washout that occurred at the section after heavy rains. The authority additionally advised road users against using the…
- Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro has threatened to dump Shakahola bodies in Nairobi should the national government fail to take responsibility. The Governor made the remarks at Dagamra in Garashi ward, where government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura and Cabinet Secretary for Gender Aisha Jumwa were in…
- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the partial opening of the Mai Mahiu – Suswa – Narok Road. In their statement, the road authority said the traffic flow on the road has partially been restored and opened to traffic. However, KeNHA advised motorists to exercise caution as…
- President William Ruto has announced the appointment of High Commissioners, Ambassadors, Permanent Representatives, and Consuls-General who will represent Kenya in various Foreign Missions. These diplomatic representatives will play crucial roles in advancing Kenya’s interests and fostering…
- The Ministry of Interior and National Administration issued an update on Saturday, May 4, 2024, regarding the flood situation in the country, urging Kenyans to exercise caution as heavy rainfall persists. According to the Ministry, 33 counties are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall…
- The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has given an update on the flood situation in the country as of Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Interior Ministry called on Kenyans to exercise caution, warning that 33 Counties are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. “More caution is…
- It is a major b**w to the government after it lost an attempt to have six petitions challenging the Affordable Housing Act, 2024 dismissed. Justice Chacha Mwita of Milimani High Court on Friday, May 3, 2024, declined to strike out the lawsuits and instead ordered the file of the consolidated…
- Chief Justice Martha Koome has forwarded to President William Ruto the names of 20 out of the 95 candidates interviewed by the Judicial Service Commission for High Court judge posts. The 20 include two senior Deputy Directors at Office of the Director Of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Alexander Muteti…
- The Kenya Meteorological Department issued a late-night warning to residents along the coast to prepare for the arrival of Cyclone Hidaya. The notice, posted on social media at 4:07 am on Saturday, cautioned that Cyclone Hidaya was expected to make landfall with powerful winds exceeding 40 knots.…
