The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intercepted a suspected drug smuggling attempt at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), seizing 41 sachets of suspected narcotics concealed in luggage from Bangkok. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The bust occurred early Friday during routine baggage screening when customs officers flagged two …
Read More »Murkomen Announces Sweeping Changes in Ministry of Interior Leadership
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a significant reshuffle within the Ministry of Interior, aimed at strengthening national security coordination and enhancing administrative efficiency. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In the latest appointments, Jacob Narengo Namulen has been named the new Principal Administrative Secretary (PAS) for Internal …
Read More »Stolen Livestock Recovered in Turkana as Police Hunt for Suspects
Police in Turkana have retrieved several stolen animals after an armed attack targeting livestock traders near Sarmach Junction on Friday. According to a statement from the National Police Service (NPS), the attackers—who remain unidentified—launched a violent assault on livestock dealers near the Turkwel River Bridge in Kainuk on July 25. …
Read More »Traders Suffer Losses as Fire Destroys Property in Kitengela
Traders in Kitengela are counting heavy losses after a Friday evening fire gutted property of unknown value, according to Isinya Subcounty Police Commander Simon Lokitari. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The blaze consumed a storey structure built from a container and topped with iron sheet (mabati) extensions, located …
Read More »Gov’t to Set Up 7 Police Stations in Tiaty by December – CS Murkomen
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced plans to construct seven new police stations in Tiaty, Baringo County, with four expected to be completed by December. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking in Kabarnet on Saturday ahead of the 21st edition of Jukwaa la Usalama, …
Read More »Kagame: Africans Must Reject Foreign Disrespect
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has urged Africans to stand against ongoing disrespect from foreign powers and reclaim their dignity through self-respect and independent thinking. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a national address on Saturday, Kagame challenged the widespread belief that Africans are incapable of making decisions for …
Read More »Chiromo Hospital Shut After CEO’s Death
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has ordered the immediate closure of Chiromo Group of Hospitals’ Braeside branch and evacuation of all its patients following the suspicious death of Toto Touch CEO, Susan Kamengere Njoki. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a directive issued on Thursday, …
Read More »Chicken Cottage Launches New Kasarani Branch, Boosting Urban Presence
Chicken Cottage has unveiled a new outlet in Kasarani, Nairobi, marking its eighth location in Kenya and the 16th branch under Express Kitchen Ltd. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Situated at a Hass Petroleum station on Kasarani-Mwiki Road, the new restaurant aims to serve over 800,000 residents in …
Read More »Safaricom Surpasses 50 Million Customers Ahead of 25-Year Milestone
Safaricom has revealed it now serves over 50 million customers in Kenya, a significant achievement as the company gears up to celebrate its 25th anniversary in October. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The telco credits this growth to a year-long customer engagement initiative that focused on expanding services, …
Read More »Kenyan Passport Weakens, Drops Two Spots in Latest Global Ranking
Kenya’s passport has fallen two positions in the latest Henley Passport Index, now ranking 69th worldwide, down from 67th in the previous year. The index, compiled by London-based global citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners, shows that Kenyan passport holders can currently access 71 destinations either visa-free or with a …
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