Lang’ata MP, Phelix Odiwuor, also known as Jalang’o, asserts his commitment to ODM despite renewed pressure from party leader Raila Odinga for MPs collaborating with the government to step down and seek reelection under a UDA ticket. During an ODM recruitment drive in Nairobi on Sunday, Raila emphasized that Jalang’o …
Read More »Court Orders Detention of Embakasi Gas Plant Owner and NEMA Officials
The court has ordered the detention of the owner of the fatal Embakasi gas plant, along with two NEMA officials, for a period of 21 days to facilitate the ongoing police investigation. Derrick Kimathi, the proprietor of the gas plant, along with NEMA officials Joseph Makau and Marrian Kioko, will …
Read More »Another Fire Leaves 63 Homeless in Soweto, Embakasi East
63 individuals residing in Soweto, Embakasi East, have been displaced following a nocturnal fire that razed their residences. Embakasi East Member of Parliament, Babu Owino, took to X to express sorrow over the loss, indicating that the fire engulfed both the residents’ homes and their belongings. “Another somber day in …
Read More »Bungoma:Police Raid gas Refilling Facility, Arrest one
In Kiminini’s Milimani region of Bungoma county, law enforcement apprehended a businessman accused of running an unauthorized gas refilling station from his private residence. This crackdown follows the tragic explosion at a gas refilling station in Embakasi, Nairobi, resulting in six fatalities and 300 injuries. A nationwide operation is underway …
Read More »Seven Injured in Kariobangi Fuel Station Fire
A fire incident occurred in Kariobangi, Nairobi, resulting in seven individuals sustaining injuries. The fire originated from a fuel station and extended to nearby structures, causing damage to property of undetermined value before being brought under control. Fire extinguishers on a fuel lorry at the newly opened station were used …
Read More »Mulamwah Sues Baby Mama Sonie Over Child Custody
Kenyan comedian and digital content creator Kendrick Mulamwah has taken legal action against his former partner, Caroline Muthoni, concerning their daughter’s custody. A notice issued by the MNO Advocates highlights Mulamwah’s concerns regarding Caroline’s alleged interference with his relationship with their daughter, Keilah Oyando. “Since the birth of the child …
Read More »Sakaja Issues Directive to Close Gas Plants Operating in Residential Areas
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has instructed the closure of all gas plants situated near residential zones. During a visit to affected families of the Embakasi gas explosion in the Embakasi area, Sakaja announced that all 17 sub-county officials have been empowered to shut down illegal businesses across the county. “I …
Read More »Thika: NYS Applicants Rejected for Tattoos, ID Mistakes
As the National Youth Service (NYS) continues its recruitment drive for 15,000 volunteer servicemen and women nationwide, many young individuals in Thika, Kiambu County attended the exercise at Thika Stadium on Tuesday. They underwent thorough screening, with close examination of their academic credentials and physical attributes. However, almost three individuals …
Read More »UoN Students, Staff to Pay for Meals Through E-Citizen
University of Nairobi students and faculty members who utilize university kitchens for meals will now need to conduct their payments through the e-Citizen platform, as per a directive from the Kenyan government. The directive mandates that all financial transactions with the institution be processed via the government’s online portal. A …
Read More »Eating Cabbage Three Times a Day Helps Men Reduce Obesity
Eating cabbage three times a day helps reduce obesity among men, scientists have found. In a study published in the BMJ Open journal, cabbage, when pickled with salt and other ingredients such as onions, helps in reducing obesity. The basis of the study is that cabbage contains minerals such as …
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