Elijah Maingi

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

Namibian President Geingob Dies at 82

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, aged 82, passed away in the early hours of Sunday in a hospital, according to an announcement from the presidency. This comes a few weeks after he received a cancer diagnosis. The statement on social media did not specify the exact cause of death, but earlier, …

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KeNHA Reveals Sh394 Billion Road Development Plan

The government has unveiled a plan to allocate Sh394 billion over the next five years for the construction, repair, and enhancement of major highways, despite facing budget constraints that have led to reductions in overall road funding in recent budget allocations. In its five-year strategic plan, the Kenya National Highways …

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Raila: Ruto-Koome Meeting Outcome Misrepresented

Raila Odinga asserts that the true purpose of the January 22 meeting between President William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome was misrepresented to the public. During a press conference, Raila stated that the meeting did not aim to resolve disputes between the Executive and the Judiciary as initially claimed. …

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Chief Justice Koome Declares 11 Vacancies in Court of Appeal

Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the availability of 11 positions for judges at the Court of Appeal. According to a Gazette Notice dated January 30, 2024, the appointments will adhere to the provisions outlined in Article 166(1)(b), (2), and (4) of the Constitution, as well as Section 30, Part …

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Concern Mounts Over Hyena Menace in Witeithie and Juja

Efforts to eradicate hyenas from the Witeithie and Juja areas are in full swing, with stakeholders forming a task force to close and fence off abandoned quarries, which serve as hiding spots for the animals. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is concurrently relocating the hyenas to the nearby Ol Donyo …

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Embu Businessman Transforms Boda Boda Shed with High-Tech Amenities

Embu businessman Kenjava Mwaniki, also known as ‘Wakagoto’, made a significant impact in Embu town by providing advanced amenities to the boda boda riders and shoe-shiners in the area. This gesture caused quite a stir, with the entire town buzzing with excitement as he unveiled a fully upgraded shed for …

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EPRA: Gas Station in Embakasi Explosion Was Operating Illegally

EPRA has disclosed that the gas filling station in Embakasi, Nairobi, where a devastating explosion occurred on Thursday night, was operating without proper authorization. The regulatory authority stated that it had rejected all applications for construction permits for a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and filling plant in the Mradi …

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John Matara Denies Killing Socialite Starlet Wahu

John Matara has been formally charged with the murder of socialite Starlet Wahu, marking the culmination of investigations into the case. Matara, identified as the prime suspect in the murder, appeared before Milimani High Court Judge Kanyi Kimondo on Friday and entered a plea of not guilty to the charges …

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Granny Freed from Baby Sagini Eye-Gouging Conviction

An 80-year-old grandmother, previously sentenced to five years in prison for gouging out her grandson’s eyes, has been acquitted of the charges. The lower court had convicted her for this crime against her grandson, Baby Sagini. However, on Friday, Justice Kiarie Waweru acquitted Ms. Mayaka, citing the prosecution’s inability to …

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Passaris: Embakasi Fire Victims to Get Sh5,000 Each

Embakasi fire survivors are set to receive assistance in the form of Sh5,000 each, announced by Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris. Passaris emphasized that the County Government is actively engaged in supporting the injured individuals during this challenging period. She mentioned, “We are providing them with Sh5,000 each because we …

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