It was a tense week in Parliament as the Senate took center stage for the impeachment trial of Kericho Governor Erick Mutai. The Governor, facing his second impeachment attempt, managed to survive the challenge after 25 MCAs supported his argument that the two-thirds majority required for his removal had not …
Read More »Pro-Ruto ‘Tutam’ chants Disrupt Kalonzo’s Tharaka Nithi Tour
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka was on Thursday forced to cut short his two-day tour of Tharaka Nithi County after rowdy youths chanting pro-government slogans disrupted his rally. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kalonzo had begun the visit by commissioning a Wiper office in the county before proceeding …
Read More »KMPDC Shuts Down 158 Health Facilities in Nairobi
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has closed 158 health facilities in Nairobi after an inspection revealed they were operating without meeting the required standards. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to CEO David Kariuki, 25 facilities have been downgraded, while 105 others maintained their current …
Read More »Gunmen Kill Man, Steal Seven Cows in Migori Raid
A man was shot dead in a violent cattle raid in Nyabiora village, Ntimaru, Migori County, on August 27. Police said a group of about 16 armed men, carrying guns, bows and arrows, stormed the village around 1 pm, making away with seven cows. During the attack, the gang abducted …
Read More »Heavy Gridlock hits Nakuru–Nairobi Highway
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued an advisory to motorists after a massive traffic jam paralyzed the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway on Thursday night. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The congestion, which began around 8:30 pm between Naivasha and Kikopey, was triggered by lane indiscipline and a surge …
Read More »Businessman Murdered in Robbery at his Kajiado Home
A 43-year-old businessman, Benson Mutua Munguti, was brutally killed during a robbery at his home in Kimana, Kajiado County, on the night of Wednesday, August 27, 2025. According to police, a gang stormed his Tikondo village residence, attacked him, and fatally slit his throat while his wife and young son …
Read More »DCI Arrests 2 Women With Ksh70M Fake Dollars
Two women have been arrested in Nairobi after detectives recovered counterfeit US currency amounting to about Ksh70 million. The suspects, identified as Ifrah Ali Jeyte and Qamar Salat Abdi, were cornered in the Upper Hill area during a sting operation by officers from the DCI Nairobi Regional Office. Click here …
Read More »Murang’a Pioneers Agroecology in Africa
Murang’a County has positioned itself as Africa’s pioneer in sustainable agriculture after becoming the first on the continent to pass an agroecology policy and law. Adopted in 2023, the legal framework has drawn global attention, with international organisations now seeking to collaborate with the county on farmer training, market integration, …
Read More »Gatundu Water Firm Acquires 2,000 New Meters to Improve Billing
The Gatundu Water and Sanitation Company has received 2,000 new water meters under a government-supported programme aimed at strengthening service delivery and ensuring accurate billing. The meters, supplied through the Conditional Liquidity Support Grant 2 Intervention 11 Project, will replace faulty and outdated devices that have been causing revenue losses …
Read More »Kitui Farmers Urged to Use Drought-Tolerant Seeds Amid Poor Rainfall Forecast
Farmers in Kitui County have been advised to prepare for another difficult season, with forecasts pointing to depressed October–December rains that could worsen food insecurity in the region. County meteorological director Daniel Mbithi said the expected short rains are likely to be below normal, cautioning farmers to choose the right …
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