Kenya’s alcohol manufacturers and distributors are pushing for a further reduction in excise tax on a key ingredient used in spirit production, warning that the current rate remains too high compared to neighboring countries, encouraging illicit trade and smuggling. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This follows the National …
Read More »Salasya: Maraga Will Be My Attorney General if Elected in 2027
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has announced that he would appoint former Chief Justice David Maraga as Attorney General if he becomes president in the 2027 General Election. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a post shared on his official X account on the night of June 18, …
Read More »Matatu Sector Loses Sh150M to Protests in One Day
The matatu industry has raised concerns over mounting financial losses caused by ongoing protests in Nairobi and other major towns, warning that continued unrest could push many investors—especially those servicing loans—into default and risk of repossession. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to the Matatu Owners Association (MOA), …
Read More »Construction Worker Dies After Falling from 9th Floor in Eastleigh
A fatal accident occurred at a construction site in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area after a worker fell from the ninth floor and died on the spot. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident took place on June 17 along Muratina Road, according to police reports. Witnesses said the victim, …
Read More »Undercover Police Officer Shot Dead by Gunman in Thika
Fresh details have surfaced surrounding the fatal shooting of a police officer during an attempted robbery in Thika Town, Kiambu County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Constable Bernard Koome, a member of the Special Patrol and Investigation Unit (Spiv), was gunned down on Wednesday afternoon during an operation …
Read More »Three Children Die in South C Fire Tragedy
A heartbreaking fire incident claimed the lives of three children in Nairobi’s South C neighborhood early Thursday morning. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to police, the fire erupted at around 1 a.m. in a first-floor unit of Huda Apartment along Ole Shapara Road. The deceased were three …
Read More »IPOA Targets DIG Lagat in Albert Ojwang Death Investigation
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is reportedly considering summoning Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Although no official summons have been issued, a source familiar with the matter confirmed …
Read More »CS Ogamba Urges Proper Use of Education Funds
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has emphasized the need for prudent management of public funds allocated to schools, announcing that the government will strengthen its school auditing systems to ensure accountability. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during the first National Retreat of Public Universities Councils in Mombasa, …
Read More »Ruto Hosts Kisumu Leaders Led by Nyong’o at State House Nairobi
President William Ruto on June 18 welcomed a delegation of Kisumu County leaders, led by Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, to State House in Nairobi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This meeting is part of a broader outreach to political leaders from the Luo Nyanza region, as the President intensifies …
Read More »15-Year-Old Girl Drowns at Popular Waterfall in Kirinyaga
Tragedy has struck Kimbimbi area in Mwea East, Kirinyaga County, after a 15-year-old girl drowned at the scenic Gatitika Waterfalls along River Nyamindi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident occurred on Sunday during a picnic outing, according to the girl’s father, Danson Njue. Since then, residents from …
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