Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. launched the distribution of bursaries totaling Ksh. 85 million to underprivileged students throughout the county yesterday. The bursaries are intended to support 12,682 students enrolled in secondary schools, colleges, the County Technical and Training Institute, and universities. The official launch of the distribution took place …

Police in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, have intercepted cannabis valued at Sh5 million and apprehended two individuals. Laikipia County Police Commander John Nyoike confirmed the incident, stating that the shipment of cannabis was en route from Tanzania to an undisclosed location in Meru. The contraband was discovered in a Toyota Fielder …

The Traffic Department has strategically stationed plainclothes officers along major highways with the aim of apprehending police officers involved in extorting bribes from motorists. Commissioner Serah Koki of the Traffic Police disclosed that these officers are positioned at various hotspots along all highways and have been tasked with apprehending both …

A government initiative funded through the Universal Service Fund (USF) is set to bring internet connectivity to eight sub-locations in Kajiado, aiming to improve security and enhance access to government services in the areas. The initiative, led by Communication Authority (CA) officials, including Principal Administrative Secretary Eric Kiraithe from the …

The National Executive Committee of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) convened on Saturday morning, reaching unanimous decisions that will significantly influence Kenyan football in 2024. Crucially, the NEC initiated the FKF elections for 2024, scheduled later in the year, confirming that the electoral process will adhere to the FKF Electoral …

Raila Odinga, leader of the Azimio coalition, has called on the government to cease the forceful eviction and demolition of settlements on disputed lands. In a statement, Raila emphasized the immediate cessation of ongoing demolitions in Voi and other parts of the country. He reminded the government of its commitment …

A US passenger aircraft experienced a mid-air incident, resulting in the loss of a section of its fuselage and prompting an emergency landing in the state of Oregon on Friday. The Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9, en route to California, returned to Portland just 35 minutes into its flight …

The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced that a significant portion of the country will continue to witness moderate to heavy rainfall over the next seven days. In a statement issued on Friday, the meteorological authority indicated that the areas predominantly affected are located in the southern half of the country, …

Journalists from various media outlets were assaulted on Friday night during a raid by the National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) in Nairobi. The incident unfolded at a bar in Lavington, Nairobi, resulting in injured journalists who were subsequently taken to hospitals for medical attention, …

On Friday, Senegal’s Constitutional Council denied the candidacy of opposition figure Ousmane Sonko in the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for next month, citing missing documents, according to one of his lawyers, Cire Cledor Ly. This ruling delivers a significant setback to Sonko’s presidential ambitions, which were already hindered by multiple …