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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »The Tally of Injured Persons in the Embakasi Blaze Raises to 280
The count of individuals injured in the Embakasi gas explosion has surged to 280, as confirmed by Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura. Initially, Mwaura reported that 222 individuals had sustained injuries from the explosion. “Initially, we had 222 injured persons from the Embakasi fire incident, but the figure has risen to …
Read More »Embakasi Gas Explosion Death Toll Reaches Three
The death toll from the gas explosion in Embakasi has risen to three, with one more person succumbing to injuries sustained during the Thursday night fire. Initially, two fatalities were confirmed in the explosive incident in Embakasi’s Mradi area, reported at Nairobi West Hospital. Several injured individuals were subsequently transported …
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