Police in Mombasa have arrested two individuals believed to be gang members, following reports from concerned residents about armed youths loitering near Kadongo Stage in Kisauni. The suspects were apprehended late Wednesday night at around 11:45 pm after officers from Mjambere Police Station responded swiftly to the tip-off. Upon arriving …
Read More »Bus Torched by Mob After Boda Boda Rider Dies in Donholm Accident
A crowd in Donholm, Nairobi, set a bus on fire following a deadly accident involving a boda boda rider. According to police, the bus fatally hit the rider, prompting an enraged mob to torch the vehicle. The incident occurred after the bus passengers and crew had managed to flee, authorities …
Read More »Gov’t Cracks Down on Night-Time School Bus Travel
The government has launched a nationwide crackdown on school buses operating at night, citing widespread violations of the Traffic (Amendment) Act, 2017, according to Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The law, which restricts school transport to daylight hours, was enacted after a …
Read More »Two Ghanaian Ministers among Eight Killed in Helicopter Crash
Ghana’s Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed are among eight people who lost their lives in a military helicopter crash in the Ashanti region, a government spokesperson has confirmed. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, speaking at a press …
Read More »Police: Avoid Thika Road Unless Heading to Kasarani
Motorists in Nairobi should brace for major traffic disruptions on Thursday as the African Nations Championship (CHAN) continues, with two key matches scheduled at Kasarani Stadium. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The highlight of the day will be the clash between Harambee Stars and Angola, following an earlier …
Read More »Court Grants Wambui Nyutu Temporary Relief from NCIC Removal
Wambui Nyutu has been granted temporary protection by the High Court, allowing her to remain in her role as Vice Chairperson of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) while legal proceedings challenging efforts to remove her continue. On August 6, 2025, Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued interim conservatory orders preventing …
Read More »Governor Malombe Nominates Candidates for Top County Leadership Roles
Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has nominated three individuals to fill key leadership positions in Kitui County Government, following a competitive and merit-based recruitment process. The nominees, whose names were formally submitted to the County Assembly on August 5 for vetting, include: Agnes Kawila Mulewa – nominated for County Secretary Timothy …
Read More »Ruto: Criticism of Hustler Fund is Misguided and It Has Achieved Results
President William Ruto has defended the Hustler Fund, his key economic empowerment program, amid increasing demands for its closure due to alleged poor performance and structural issues. During a discussion with private sector leaders, Ruto rejected the criticisms, calling them misguided and emphasized that the Fund has positively impacted millions …
Read More »Busia Woman Rep Distributes Sh6 Million in Support of Local Groups
Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo, through the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), has disbursed Sh6 million to support local women and youth groups under the Wezesha Mama initiative. The event took place at Emukhuyu Primary School in Nambale. A total of sixteen groups received grants of Sh100,000 each, …
Read More »WhatsApp Deletes 6.8M Scam Accounts, Meta Says
Meta has announced that WhatsApp has removed over 6.8 million accounts in the first half of this year due to their involvement in global scam operations. Many of these accounts were connected to organized crime rings in Southeast Asia, which reportedly relied on forced labor to run their fraudulent schemes. …
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