A female prison constable has been reported to have died by suicide at her rented residence in Tumaini Estate, Kitale, according to police statements. The body of Linda Machuma Wafula was found on Sunday following complaints from neighbors about a strange smell emanating from her home. As per the police …
Read More »Co-op Bank Raises ATM Withdrawal Limit to Sh60,000
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has increased its daily ATM withdrawal limit by 50 percent to Sh60,000, as banks respond to the reduced spending power among customers due to the weakening Kenyan shilling. The bank informed its customers about the adjustment, marking the first such revision in nearly a decade. This …
Read More »Reggae Legend Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett Passes Away at 77
Aston Barrett, renowned as the bassist for the iconic reggae ensemble Bob Marley and the Wailers, has passed away at the age of 77. Known affectionately as “Family Man,” Barrett was born in 1946 and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. His family announced his passing, mentioning that Barrett had been engaged …
Read More »Gov’t Plans to Introduce Diaspora Bond to Attract Overseas Kenyan Investors
The government has unveiled intentions to launch a dollar-denominated bond aimed at attracting investment from Kenyans living abroad. In a statement, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi revealed that the Diaspora Bond would be developed in collaboration with the World Bank’s Multilateral Investment …
Read More »Babu Owino Accuses Sakaja of Partying in South Africa Amid Embakasi Tragedy
During an ODM rally in Kamukunji on Sunday, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino criticized Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for his absence during a gas explosion tragedy in Embakasi that claimed three lives and injured over 200 people. Babu alleged that while the residents of Nairobi suffered, Sakaja was enjoying birthday …
Read More »Mwingi: Police Officer Passes Away While Visiting Fiancé
A policewoman who tragically lost her life while visiting her fiancé in Kitui County has reportedly succumbed to natural causes, the specifics of which are currently under investigation, according to Ezekiel Kiche, the Tseikuru subcounty police commander. Kiche mentioned on Sunday that further details regarding the nature of the policewoman’s …
Read More »Celebrated Kenyan Actor Charles Ouda, Known as ‘Charlie,’ Passes Away at 38
The family of esteemed Kenyan actor Charles Ouda, affectionately referred to as ‘Charlie,’ has announced his demise at the age of 38. His family, in conjunction with his fiancée, former BBC journalist Ciru Muriuki, has released a statement requesting privacy during their time of mourning. Reports indicate that Charlie, cherished …
Read More »Wetangula Urges Ruto to Ignore Critics and Proceed with Housing Plans
Moses Wetangula, the Speaker of the National Assembly, has advised President Ruto to persist with his affordable housing plans despite criticism. Speaking in Kakamega, Wetangula urged Ruto to press on, citing the necessity of tough decisions in the development journey, akin to those made by developed nations. Wetangula dismissed objections …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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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