By: Vincent Mumba There is a silence that follows many men. Not because they lack words, but because they were never taught how to voice what lies beneath. That silence often carries a quiet ache: the invisible weight of wondering, “Am I enough?” From a young age, boys learn that …
Read More »Court Clears Import of 250,000 Tonnes of Duty-Free Rice
The High Court in Kerugoya has given the government the go-ahead to partially implement a gazette notice on duty-free rice imports, despite opposition from local farmers. The notice, issued on July 28 by Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe, had authorized the importation of 500,000 metric tonnes of grade one milled white …
Read More »Kitui MP Warns of Camel Herder Invasion
Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka has raised concerns over the continued incursion of armed camel herders from northern Kenya into Kitui County, warning that the situation is escalating into a “ticking time bomb.” Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He said the invasions have sparked violent clashes and widespread destruction …
Read More »PSC Shortlists Nine Candidates for SRC Member Position
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has named nine candidates to be interviewed for the position of member of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The interviews are scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025, at PSC headquarters on Harambee Avenue, Nairobi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Those shortlisted are: …
Read More »KeNHA closes Section of Marigat–Loruk Road due to Flooding
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the closure of part of the Marigat–Loruk road in Baringo County after rising waters from Lake Baringo submerged a section of the highway. In a public notice shared on X, KeNHA said the affected stretch lies between KM 29+800 and KM 40+000, …
Read More »MCK Condemns Attack on Journalists During Gachagua’s Return
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has strongly condemned the assault and robbery of journalists covering former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua’s homecoming, where crews from TV47, Citizen TV, and Standard Group were attacked. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident happened on Friday, August 21, along Mombasa Road, as …
Read More »73-year-old Woman Dies in Molo House Fire
A 73-year-old woman lost her life in a house fire at Kapsita Hindu village in Elburgon, Molo, Nakuru County, on the morning of August 19. Police identified the victim as Phylis Muthoni, who lived alone in the house. The cause of the blaze has not yet been established. Click here …
Read More »Kilifi: Woman Dies During Baptism in the Indian Ocean
A baptism ceremony in Kilifi turned tragic on Wednesday, August 20, when a 27-year-old woman drowned in the Indian Ocean’s Kijipwa area. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Police reported that a pastor had gathered 24 people for the religious exercise in the Pope area. About half had already …
Read More »SHA Clarifies Sh20m Payout to Nyandhiwa Health Centre in Homa Bay
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has defended a Sh20 million payment made to Nyandhiwa Health Centre in Homa Bay, dismissing claims that the facility is non-existent. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement issued Friday, SHA CEO Mercy Mwangangi said the hospital’s claims were genuine, duly processed, …
Read More »Britam Launches EV Insurance to Boost Green Mobility
Britam has introduced a specialized insurance cover for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, in a bid to support Kenya’s fast-growing e-mobility sector. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The new product, aligned with the country’s low-carbon economy agenda, comes as the Ministry of Transport’s Draft National e-Mobility Policy sets …
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