EPRA has issued a directive for flooded petrol stations to cease operations promptly to safeguard public welfare and uphold petroleum product standards. The measure is a response to widespread heavy rainfall and ensuing floods across the nation. Concerns were raised regarding the potential compromise of Petroleum Underground Storage Tank (UST) …
Read More »Ruto: Zakayo ni Jina, Bora Tulipe Ushuru
President William Ruto expressed his indifference towards being likened to the biblical figure Zacchaeus, as long as Kenyans fulfill their tax obligations to facilitate the country’s development. During the 59th Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, President Ruto emphasized the importance of nation-building through domestic resources rather than relying …
Read More »Atwoli: Kalonzo Best Candidate to Succeed Raila
Atwoli, the Secretary General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions, has expressed his belief that Kalonzo Musyoka, the leader of the Wiper party, is the most suitable candidate to succeed Raila Odinga as the opposition leader. Atwoli emphasized that should Raila assume the position of Chairperson of the African …
Read More »27-Year-Old Swept Away by Floods While Crossing River Thiba in Kirinyaga
A 27-year-old man was swept away by floodwaters while attempting to cross River Thiba in Mwea West, Kirinyaga County. Witnesses reported that he was trying to cross from Ngurubani town to Gakungu village when the strong currents carried him away. The community is urging the government to expedite the construction …
Read More »KDF Soldier Arrested for Assaulting Police Officers in Likoni
A Kenyan Defense Forces (KDF) soldier was apprehended on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Rabai, Kilifi County, on accusations of assaulting police officers and aiding a suspect’s escape from custody. The incident unfolded at Bondora Police Post in Rabai Sub County, as per the police report. The soldier allegedly assaulted …
Read More »Impeachment Effort Sparks Safety Worries for Bumula MP
Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka expressed concerns for his safety following his submission of a motion to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi over the fertilizer scandal. Wamboka, who has received threats, urged the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, to swiftly approve the motion. Stressing the necessity …
Read More »Kenyan Economy Steadily Grows, Says Budget Committee Chair
Chairman, of Budget and Appropriations Committee, National Assembly Ndindi Nyoro stated that Kenya’s economy is experiencing consistent growth, with the GDP expanding by over 5.5% last year and expected to surpass 5.7% this year. This growth positions Kenya at the 28th spot among the world’s fastest-growing economies. Nyoro highlighted the …
Read More »Garissa Faces Supply Crunch as Floods Block Major Highways
Garissa is grappling with a shortage of supplies due to flooding that has blocked off key roads, potentially causing a rise in the prices of essential goods. The closure of the Garissa – Madogo highway, prompted by heavy rains, has been officially announced by the Kenya National Highway Authority via …
Read More »Two Varsity Students Drown in Enkare-Narok River
Two Maasai Mara University students drowned after slipping and falling into the Enkare-Narok river in Narok Town. County commissioner Kipkech Lotiatia confirmed the incident and stated that the search for the bodies is underway. The students were male and female and were crossing over the river, but they didn’t use …
Read More »Met Department Issues a Heavy Rainfall Alert in Western Kenya
The Meteorological Department has put four Western region counties, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, and Vihiga, on high alert for heavy rains in May. The forecast predicts lightning, thunderstorms, hailstones, and strong winds, along with flooding, land mudslides, and fog. However, a few sunny and dry days may occur. The above-long-term average …
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