A preliminary investigation into the helicopter crash at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County has revealed that the aircraft’s landing gear skid struck a rock formation near the summit while the pilot was flying at low altitude close to the mountain’s cliff face. The August 19, 2026 accident killed all seven …

Citizen TV journalist and Nyakach parliamentary aspirant Trevor Ombija has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sought his dismissal from Royal Media Services (RMS) following a heated television interview. Ombija made the claim on Friday, September 18, while addressing residents in Nyakach as he stepped up his campaign for …

Kenya is set to welcome the global tourism community for UN Tourism Week 2026, a week-long event celebrating the country’s culture, creativity and diverse tourism experiences.   The event, scheduled for September 21–27, 2026, will bring together policymakers, tourism industry leaders, development partners and other stakeholders in both physical and …

Police and local administrators in Webuye, Bungoma County, have opened investigations after 36 girls from a local school became pregnant, with authorities working to establish those responsible. The school principal said 13 of the affected students have already delivered, another 13 are currently pregnant, while 10 left school after becoming …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced a Sh1 billion allocation to the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC) to purchase locally produced rice before the government permits imports. Kindiki said the initiative is intended to shield farmers from falling market prices while helping the country build adequate food reserves by buying …

Kenyan avocado and fresh herb exporter Karakuta Fresh Produce Ltd is planning to list its shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) through introduction, subject to approval from the NSE and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The proposed listing is expected to give the agricultural company access to capital markets …

Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna has met US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns in Nairobi, adding to a series of recent engagements between the senator and foreign diplomats. Sifuna on Friday, September 18, shared photos of his meeting with Burns and her team at the diplomat’s residence …

A teacher and a student have died after a light aircraft crashed in Kipeto, Kajiado County, during a routine training flight. The accident occurred on Friday, September 18, in the Kipeto area near a wind power plant. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kajiado West Police Commander Maureen Kuto …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta made light of the “sponyo” nickname on Friday, jokingly referring to himself by the moniker while speaking at a funeral in Murang’a County. The retired president was addressing mourners at the funeral of Christine Waruguru Kariuki in Kiharu, Murang’a County, where he brought a moment of …

GATUANYAGA, KIAMBU— In a proactive effort to mitigate potential flooding and severe weather impacts caused by the impending El Niño rains, Gatuanyaga Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Jack Ma Kungu, accompanied by the Kiambu County Director of Roads, conducted a comprehensive site inspection across key areas of the ward …