Elijah Maingi

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

Those Arrested Urinating in Nairobi CBD Ordered to Clean City Mortuary

Thirty individuals arrested on Monday night for urinating and littering in Nairobi’s streets will now fulfill community service sentences at public facilities, including Nairobi Funeral Home (City Mortuary). A city court issued these sentences on Tuesday after the suspects were apprehended in a raid conducted by Nairobi County Environment Department …

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Kitui: 30-Year-Old Found Dead in Apparent Suicide in Near Mwiwe River

In Kisasi, Kitui, a 30-year-old man named Kimote Katee was found hanging from a tree, an apparent suicide. The body was discovered with a nylon rope around his neck near the Mwiwe River in Ngusyini village. The body has been transported to Kitui County referral hospital for a postmortem. Authorities …

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Man Kills Two Children, Commits Suicide in Makueni

A devastating incident occurred in Matiliku, Makueni, where a 50-year-old man took the lives of his two sons before ending his own life. Police discovered the three bodies early Monday morning. The tragedy appears to be connected to a domestic dispute with the man’s estranged wife, with whom he had …

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Russia Appoints Tkachenko as Ambassador to Kenya

Russia and Kenya are expanding their collaboration, aiming for mutual advantages across various fields. The recent appointment of a highly experienced Russian diplomat as the new ambassador is expected to enhance these relations and boost cooperation in important areas. Vsevolod Tkachenko, a seasoned diplomat with over 40 years of expertise, …

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Karua: No Interest in Joining Ruto’s Administration

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has firmly stated that she would never accept a position in President William Ruto’s Cabinet. In response to inquiries about whether she would have accepted a nomination, Karua reiterated that she would not and affirmed her well-known stance on the matter. Karua clarified that she …

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Ukambani-Born Bahraini Mutile Wins Gold in Paris Games 3,000m Steeplechase

At the Paris Games, Kenyan-born Bahraini Winfred Mutile Yavi claimed gold in the 3,000m steeplechase with a new Olympic record of 8:52.76. Faith Cherotich, the former World Under-20 champion, secured third place with a season-best time of 8:55.15. Cherotich’s performance earned Kenya its fourth medal, although her fellow Kenyan and …

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Special School Teachers to Receive New Allowances from TSC

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has rolled out allowances for educators in special schools to help attract and keep them in these institutions. Nancy Macharia, CEO of TSC, disclosed this development while speaking to the Cohesion and Equal Opportunities Committee. She also informed the Committee that there is a shortfall …

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CBK Releases New Series of Banknotes

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has introduced a new series of banknotes for 2024, featuring enhanced security elements, starting with the Sh1,000 note. In a statement released on Wednesday, CBK detailed that the 2024 series banknotes incorporate color-shifting security threads unique to each denomination. The updated notes cover denominations …

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DP Gachagua Pays Tribute to Veteran Radio Host Prof. Njoroge

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed his sorrow over the death of political commentator Prof. Ngugi Njoroge, describing him as “profoundly humorous, warm, and charming.” In a post on X, Gachagua conveyed his deep sadness at the loss of his long-time friend. He highlighted Njoroge’s significant contributions as a political …

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Machakos: 8-Year-Old Boy Found Dead Hours After Disappearance

8-year-old boy has been discovered dead just hours after he went missing in Yatta, Machakos County. His body was found in a stream along the Garissa-Nairobi Highway in the Matuu area of Yatta Subcounty on Monday. According to an eyewitness, the child appears to have been murdered and his body …

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