Elijah Maingi

Elijah Maingi is a trained Journalist with an extensive expertise in newspaper reporting, freelance and feature writing, sub-editing among others.

8-Year-Old Boy Survives 5 Days in Lion-Infested Game Park

The young boy survived by eating wild fruit/BBC

An eight-year-old boy has been found alive after surviving five days in a game park inhabited by lions and elephants in northern Zimbabwe, according to a member of parliament. The ordeal began when Tinotenda Pudu wandered 23 km (14 miles) from home into the “perilous” Matusadona Game Park, said Mashonaland West …

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Francis Gaitho to Present Himself at DCI on Monday

Social media influencer Francis Gaitho/ HANDOUT

Popular social media influencer Francis Gaitho has announced he will voluntarily present himself to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Monday, January 6, 2025. This follows a public appeal by the DCI, which listed Gaitho as “wanted” for allegedly publishing false information online. In a tweet posted on Thursday, …

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KDF Sergeant Among Three Arrested with Sh2.9 Million Rhino Horn in Homa Bay

Homa Bay, Kenya – Police in Homa Bay County arrested three individuals, including a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) sergeant, after they were caught in possession of a rhino horn valued at Sh2.9 million. The horn, weighing 2.9 kilograms, was seized during a multi-agency operation carried out on New Year’s Eve …

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Ruto predicts that Raila will secure the AUC seat.

President William Ruto has expressed confidence that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will secure the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. Ruto stated that Raila’s candidacy has made significant progress and garnered considerable support thus far. He revealed that before launching Raila’s bid, they consulted with Uganda’s President Yoweri …

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Jubilee Rejects Alliance with Ruto After Cabinet Appointments

Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has reaffirmed that the party remains firmly in the opposition, despite recent events that have fueled speculation about a shift in its stance. His comments came in response to the recent nomination of several Jubilee-linked individuals to the Cabinet, which sparked rumors of the …

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Nairobi County Clarifies Title Deeds Status for Pangani, Jeevanjee Estates

The Nairobi County government has rejected reports claiming that the title deeds for the Pangani Affordable Housing Project and Jeevanjee Bachelors Estate are missing. In a statement issued on Monday, Nairobi County Secretary Godfrey Akumali confirmed that the title deed for the 5.2-acre Pangani estate, registered as Nairobi/Block 40/474, is …

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EPRA Closes 6 Fuel Stations for Violating Regulations

A petrol station attendant fuelling a car. Photo I File

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced the closure of six fuel stations for non-compliance, following inspections at 1,295 petroleum sites across the country. EPRA revealed that 11 sites were found selling substandard or export-bound fuel in the local market. Tests showed that 1,284 sites (99.15%) were compliant, …

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High Court Orders Immediate Release of Six Abducted Individuals

The High Court has directed the immediate release of six individuals who were allegedly abducted. The individuals are Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, Billy Mwangi, Gideon Kibet, Rony Kiplangat, and Steve Kavingo. Justice Bahati Mwamunye also ordered that Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja Kirocho, ensure the six individuals are produced …

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Gachagua Urges Gen Z to Turn Online Activism into Votes

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has encouraged young Kenyans, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, to continue holding the government accountable and taking an active role in shaping the country’s future. Speaking in Kakamega on Sunday, Gachagua praised the youth for their use of social media in addressing societal issues but …

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Gachagua: Meeting Between Ruto and Uhuru Was Not Bad

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed support for the recent meeting between President William Ruto and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, calling it a “good” and appropriate step. Speaking in Kakamega during an interview with local media, Gachagua emphasized that meetings between political leaders are always positive. “As far as …

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