Kwale County’s newly completed Shimoni Port has marked a major milestone after receiving its first-ever luxury cruise liner last week. The vessel, SH Diana, arrived with 249 international tourists on board and was warmly received by port authorities, county officials, and tourism stakeholders. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …
Read More »Five Years Later… Turkish Airlines Finally Returns to Kenya’s Coast
Turkish Airlines has officially resumed direct flights to Mombasa, Kenya, marking a return to the coastal city after a five-year pause. The flights resumed on Sunday, October 26, with the inaugural Boeing 737 touching down at Moi International Airport early Monday morning. The aircraft was greeted with a ceremonial water …
Read More »Havi Urges Sifuna to Take Charge of ODM After Raila’s Death
Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has called on Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna to step up and take leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following the passing of the party’s longtime leader, Raila Odinga. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on …
Read More »Why Learners Won’t Get Certificates in Kenya’s New Assessment System
Kenya’s education system has entered a new era as 2.3 million learners sit for the inaugural Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) — the first national evaluation under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum. The week-long assessment, running from October 27 to November 3, marks the completion of junior secondary school …
Read More »Sh8 per Km on Rironi–Mau Summit Rd? Here’s How to Use the Free Option Instead
The government has confirmed that motorists who prefer not to pay toll charges on the upcoming Rironi–Mau Summit expressway will have a free alternative route. This follows the selection of a consortium led by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to finance, build, …
Read More »Witeithie Man Killed With Stone in Domestic Dispute
In Witeithie, Kiambu County, a man identified as Eric Muriuki died after being hit on the head with a stone. The suspect reportedly attacked Muriuki while trying to stop him from helping the suspect’s wife move household items out of their home following a domestic disagreement. Click here to join …
Read More »Woman on the Run After Stabbing Husband in Ruiru
Police in Kiambu County are searching for a 35-year-old woman accused of fatally stabbing her husband during a domestic dispute in Kihunguro, Ruiru, on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The deceased, identified as George Murage, was found critically injured in his living room following an argument with his wife, who fled …
Read More »Thousands of Kenyans Rally in Embu to Support Mama Gift
Just days after the Kaluma Boy story captured national attention, Kenyans have once again united in a powerful show of compassion—this time for Mama Gift, a single mother from Gathoge, Embu County. On Sunday, October 26, 2025, a massive crowd gathered at Njukiri Showground to support Mama Gift, whose son, …
Read More »Mystery as Man’s Body Dumped on Road in Vihiga
Police in Vihiga County have launched investigations following the murder of a 45-year-old man whose body was found dumped along a road in Ingalwa village, Kegondi. The deceased, identified as Meshack Sindani Mengo, had stab wounds to the chest and neck. Officers suspect the killing occurred elsewhere before the body …
Read More »Major Blow to Cartels: Kenya Seizes Sh8.2B Meth at Port
Authorities have arrested six foreign nationals after intercepting a massive consignment of methamphetamine valued at Sh8.2 billion at the Port of Mombasa. The seizure followed a coordinated operation by the National Police Service (NPS) after the Kenya Navy intercepted a vessel suspected of transporting narcotics into the country, about 600 …
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