Elijah Maingi

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

Revealed: Why Four Men Visited Kiptum’s Home Before Tragic Death

Four individuals who visited marathoner Kelvin Kiptum’s residence shortly before his demise have clarified the purpose of their visit to his home in Elgeyo Marakwet. Following a summons, they were interrogated at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations office in Kaptagat on Wednesday morning. Their explanation indicated that they had gone …

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Woman Loses Sh547,000 in Robbery on Mombasa Road

In an incident along Mombasa Road, Nairobi, a woman fell victim to robbery moments after leaving a bank, losing Sh547,000. Law enforcement successfully apprehended one suspect and recovered Sh477,000 during a dramatic operation in the nearby Mukuru slums. The victim had exited the bank on Tuesday and proceeded towards Mombasa …

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Githurai: Suspect Shot Dead after Failed Robbery

In Githurai, Nairobi, a suspected criminal met his demise during an unsuccessful robbery attempt. According to authorities, two of his accomplices managed to evade capture during the Wednesday night incident. The trio had been assaulting and robbing pedestrians before an alert was raised. Law enforcement recovered a loaded pistol with …

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Meru: Man Surrenders AK47 to Pastor After Receiving Jesus

A Meru resident relinquished his AK47 rifle to Bishop Nathan Kirimi of Jesus Winner’s church in Meru as a symbolic act of repentance and newfound faith. After a church service, the individual, who had experienced a spiritual transformation during the sermon, approached the bishop and confessed to possessing the firearm …

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Cabinet Mandates Rapid Digitization of Entire Education Sector within 30 Days

In a decisive move aimed at curbing fraud and safeguarding parents from exploitation, the Cabinet has instructed the Ministry of Education to swiftly digitize the entire education sector, spanning from elementary to tertiary and university levels, within a tight timeframe of 30 days. During a session convened at State House …

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Family Announces Burial Date for Deceased Marathon Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum

The family of the late world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum has disclosed that his burial will take place next Saturday, February 24, 2024, at their ancestral home in Kaptagat. In a statement released on Wednesday, the family announced the commencement of burial preparations, including the formation of a funeral …

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Kiambu: Residents Shocked as Court Stops Burial of 108-Year-Old Woman

Residents of Riabai village in Kiambu County were taken aback when a court intervened, halting the burial of a 108-year-old woman. The family and acquaintances of the late Serah Mbaire Nganga were left stunned after a court order was served, suspending the burial due to an ongoing land dispute. The …

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Cabinet Endorses Utilization of Technology to Manage Nairobi Traffic

In a session led by President William Ruto earlier today, the Cabinet sanctioned the adoption of the Nairobi Intelligent Transport System (ITS) to address the persistent issue of traffic congestion in the city. The proposed technology aims to supplant the traditional reliance on traffic police and county traffic officers stationed …

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Kisumu: Barber Killed Attempting to Repair Kenya Power Pole

The evening of Tuesday, February 13, 2024, turned tragic for residents of Kona Mbuta Manyatta area in Kisumu County when a man was fatally electrocuted while attempting to repair a Kenya Power pole. The incident occurred around 9 pm when the man, who operated a barber shop and also worked …

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59 Students Rushed to Hospital after Consuming Wild fruit in Athi River

Yesterday, more than 59 students from Canaan Integrated Primary School were urgently admitted to Athi River Level 4 Hospital following their consumption of wild fruit found on the school premises. Complaints of stomach pains and vomiting among the students prompted the school authorities to summon an ambulance for immediate medical …

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