Elijah Maingi

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

Four Arrested for Slaughtering Camel in Machakos

Four individuals have been arrested for allegedly killing a camel in Athi River, Machakos County. According to Athi River Township assistant chief Martin Ngomo, the suspects were apprehended in Sofia village, near Athi River Township, hours after the incident. Ngomo explained that the suspects, consisting of three men and one …

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Makueni Minister Suspended for Claiming Menstruating Women Attract Crocodiles

The Makueni County Government has suspended Dr. Sonia Nzilani, the Executive Committee Member (ECM) for Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture, and Tourism, for 45 days following her controversial remarks suggesting that menstruating women attract crocodiles. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This decision was made by Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo …

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Gov’t Loses Sh 144.2 Million in SGR Revenue Drop

The government experienced a loss of Sh 144.2 million in revenue between August and September 2024, due to a decrease in the number of passengers using the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). According to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the number of SGR passengers dropped from …

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Kenya’s Power Generation Drops, Exports and Imports Rise

Kenya’s electricity generation decreased in November 2024, according to the latest figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The KNBS report showed that local electricity production dropped from 1,103.5 million kWh in October to 1,067.3 million kWh, marking a 3.3 percent …

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Ruto Accuses Salasya of Misleading the Public Over SHA

President William Ruto is received by Mumias East MP Peter Salasya and other leaders in Kakamega on January 20, 2025/PCS

President William Ruto has strongly criticized politicians who oppose the government’s new health insurance scheme, which aims to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Speaking in Mumias on Monday, Ruto particularly called out Mumias East MP Peter Salasya for allegedly misleading local residents about the program. Ruto was in Kakamega to …

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Five Killed in Migori Lorry-Motorcycle Collision

Five individuals lost their lives instantly in an accident involving a lorry and two motorcycles at Nyametembe Bridge in Migori County along the Migori-Isebania highway on Sunday night. Among the victims were two teachers. According to eyewitnesses, the lorry driver, who was speeding, lost control and collided with two motorcycles …

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Prison Officer ‘Cop Shakur’ Charged with Publishing False Information

Jackson Kuria Kihara, also known as Cop Shakur, a prison officer previously suspended for participating in the anti-Finance Bill protests in June 2023, has been formally charged with publishing false information. Shakur appeared before Magistrate Gilbert Shikwe, where he denied the charge. He was subsequently released on a cash bail …

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Khalwale Demands Clarity on UDA-ANC Merger

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has called on President William Ruto to provide clarity regarding the political future of Western Kenya ahead of the 2027 general elections. In his statement, Khalwale, who is also the Senate Majority Whip, expressed concern that the recent merger between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and …

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Sakaja Orders Landlords to Repaint CBD Buildings as Part of City Upgrade Initiative

Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has unveiled a comprehensive plan to revitalize the city’s Central Business District (CBD), including new measures that will require landlords to repaint their buildings and install security lighting. The governor emphasized that these changes are part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing the city’s infrastructure …

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Wetangula Announces 3-Day Retreat for MPs in Naivasha

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, has announced that a three-day mid-term retreat will be held for all Members of Parliament from January 27 to 31, 2025, in Naivasha, Nakuru County. Speaking on Thursday, Wetangula emphasized the importance of the retreat in evaluating legislative progress and addressing future …

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