Elijah Maingi

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

Busia Senator Okiyah Omtatah Involved in Accident

Busia Senator Okiyah Omtatah found himself in a harrowing situation today as his journey to Busia was abruptly interrupted by a collision involving a trailer. Despite the frightening turn of events, Senator Omtatah emerged from the accident unscathed, much to the relief of his constituents and well-wishers. The incident occurred …

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British Firms Eye Investments in Kisumu

British companies are expressing strong interest in investing in Kisumu County to capitalize on the area’s significant economic opportunities in agriculture and the blue economy. Neil Wigan, the British High Commissioner to Kenya, emphasized Kisumu’s strategic position as the gateway to Uganda and Tanzania, offering extensive prospects for both local …

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Kenyan Teacher Breaks Record with 62-Hour Science Class

Rose Tata Wekesa, a teacher at St Austin’s Academy Lavington, has made a remarkable entry into the history books by conducting the longest science class ever recorded, spanning an impressive duration of 62 hours, 33 minutes, and 34 seconds. Her extraordinary feat, achieved at the Multimedia University of Kenya, was …

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Uganda Seeks Alternative Oil Import Route via Tanzania

Uganda is in discussions with Tanzania regarding the possibility of importing all of its oil products through Dar es Salaam, marking a potential shift away from using Kenya’s Mombasa port for imports, Uganda’s Energy minister informed the press on Thursday. Uganda has expressed dissatisfaction with the current arrangement where Ugandan …

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Moses Kuria Backs Raila for AU Commission Chair

CS Kuria commented on Raila Odinga’s bid for the leadership of the African Union Commission, expressing his admiration and belief that Raila’s potential chairmanship would bring about significant change to Africa. Kuria described Raila as a person of remarkable character and a close ally. He remarked that with Raila at …

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Kakamega: Kenyan War Veterans Receive Recognition from UK

The UK High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan, on Thursday paid tribute to 15 veterans from Western Kenya who served in the British Army during World War II (1939-1945). The ceremony, held at Kakamega Sports Club, saw Wigan express the British Government’s gratitude not only to these Kenyan veterans but …

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Government Urges Kenyans to Opt for 50-Page Passports Amid Delays

In response to mounting frustrations over prolonged delays in passport issuance, Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has urged Kenyans with urgent travel needs to opt for the 50-page passport variant. The recommendation comes as the delivery of the standard 34-page document faces setbacks due to persistent technical challenges with the printing …

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Thugs Disrupt Lawyers’ Protest at Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Conflict

Tensions escalated on Thursday morning outside the Nakuru County government offices as police deployed teargas against thugs who disrupted a peaceful demonstration organized by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). The police intervened to disperse the thugs who were hurling stones at LSK officials as they attempted to deliver their …

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Two Nigerians Linked to Rita Waeni Murder Released by Court

The Makadara Law Court has discharged two Nigerian individuals who were detained in connection with the murder of Rita Waeni, a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). William Ovie Opia and Johnbull Asbour had been held in police custody since January 22, 2024. Initially, the court …

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Another Athlete Passes Away After Short Illness

The athletics community is once again in mourning with the passing of former athlete Henry Rono, who died at the age of 72. In a statement released to the media, Athletics Kenya announced that the iconic athlete passed away after a brief illness at a Nairobi Hospital on Thursday. Rono …

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