Elijah Maingi

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

Kindiki Takes Responsibility for Delayed Passport Issuance

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has admitted fault for the delay in passport issuance, acknowledging the frustration experienced by Kenyans seeking passports for various purposes. He expressed regret over the resulting impact, including lost job opportunities and restricted travel for medical, educational, business, and leisure purposes. Kindiki emphasized that every …

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New Home, Job, and Cash, Ruto’s Pledge to Kiptum’s Widow.

During the funeral service of the late marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum in Keiyo South, Elgeyo Marakwet County, President William Ruto made a commitment to assist Kiptum’s widow, Asenath Rotich, in various ways. In addition to ensuring employment for Rotich, President Ruto announced plans to provide her with a …

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Expect Heavy Rainfall-Weatherman

A forecast from meteorologists at the Igad Climate Prediction and Applications Centre, based in Nairobi, indicates that Kenya is likely to experience above-average rainfall in the upcoming planting season, set to commence early next month. The weather experts express a high level of confidence in this forecast, suggesting that the …

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Narok: Police Arrest Three, Seize Elephant Tusks Valued at Ksh.2.7M

In Narok, authorities have detained three individuals on suspicion of possessing four elephant tusks, collectively weighing 27 kilograms and estimated to be worth Ksh.2.7 million. The trio, identified as Joseph Mutuku (44), Julius Mwanduka Kiema (72), and Alfred Nzioka Mutie (44), was apprehended in the Kisiriri area of Narok North …

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Harmful Parasite Detected in Nairobi Pork Samples

A recent study conducted by scientists from the International Livestock Research Institute in collaboration with the University of Nairobi’s Department of Public Health has revealed a concerning discovery about the pork supply in Nairobi and its neighboring towns. The study indicates that unprocessed pork sourced from Kiambu County poses a …

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President Ruto Urged to Assist Widow of Late Kiptum with Employment

Gideon Kimaiyo, the Member of Parliament for Keiyo South, has appealed to President William Ruto to consider offering employment to Asenath Rotich, the widow of the deceased World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum. Speaking during the funeral service of the late marathoner in Chepkorio, Keiyo South, on Friday, Kimaiyo emphasized the …

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Kenya Mourns the Loss of Marathon Prodigy Kiptum

Hundreds gathered alongside prominent athletes and dignitaries on Friday to bid a somber farewell to Kelvin Kiptum, Kenya’s celebrated marathon record-breaker, in the heartland of the nation’s athletics, where he was born, trained, and tragically lost his life. Kiptum, a 24-year-old father of two, was fatally injured in a late-night …

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Court Rejects DCI’s Request to Detain Gakuyo for Four Days

A Magistrates court has turned down a plea by the DCI to hold televangelist David Gakuyo for four days while further investigations are conducted into allegations of misappropriating Sh1 billion from members of his Ekeza Sacco. Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo of Milimani instead ruled for Gakuyo’s detention for one day, effective …

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Kiptum’s Wife Opens Up About Planned April Wedding

During the funeral service of the late Marathon World Record holder Kelvin Kiptum, his wife Asenath Rotich shared emotional details about their upcoming wedding in April. In tears, she expressed that despite their meticulous plans, she believes in God’s greater plan. “We had been arranging for our wedding, envisioning a …

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Court Suspends Suspension of Digital ID Cards

The state has received relief as the court has lifted the orders that suspended the rollout of Maisha Namba, the new digital identity cards. Justice John Chigiti has reversed the previous order issued in December, following the revelation of a similar case filed in another court division. He directed that …

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