Two people are believed to have died after a light aircraft crashed on Saturday afternoon in Ikanga village, Voi, Taita Taveta. While details of the incident remain unclear, images and videos shared online showed the wreckage engulfed in flames. Eyewitnesses on social media reported that the aircraft exploded upon impact. …
Read More »Ruto Applauds Nakhumicha, Barasa for Contributions to Health Ministry
President William Ruto has praised former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha and her successor, Deborah Barasa, for their exceptional contributions to the Health ministry. The President described their work as “wonderful,” acknowledging their efforts in improving the healthcare sector. Nakhumicha served as Health CS until June of the previous year, …
Read More »Pope Francis Sends First Audio Message from Hospital
Pope Francis on Thursday sent his first audio message since being hospitalized for double pneumonia nearly three weeks ago, expressing thanks “from the bottom of my heart” to well-wishers around the world who have offered their support. A brief, two-line message recorded by Francis from Rome’s Gemelli hospital earlier on …
Read More »Kenafric Acquires Economic Industries, Set to Lead East African Stationery Sector
Kenafric Manufacturing Limited (KML) has announced its entry into the East African stationery market following the acquisition of Economic Industries Ltd. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The acquisition, which was granted unconditional approval by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), took effect on Tuesday, officially incorporating Economic Industries …
Read More »Safaricom Launches Ziidi, a New Wealth Investment Platform
Safaricom has introduced Ziidi, a fresh investment platform integrated with its flagship mobile financial service, M-Pesa, designed to make wealth creation more accessible for its users. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This launch coincides with M-Pesa’s 18th anniversary, marking its debut in March 2007. Today, M-Pesa stands as …
Read More »Ruto, Raila Forge Partnership for Political Reforms
President Ruto and Raila Odinga have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to advance proposed reforms under the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) discussions. The signing follows a UDA parliamentary group meeting held at State House, Nairobi, where the …
Read More »Businessman Shot Dead in Migori Town.
A 52-year-old businessman, Zachary Otieno Wagaka, was shot and killed by unknown assailants near Machage Hospital in Migori Town on March 4 at around 8 pm. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Police found his body in a pool of blood and recovered a 9mm bullet from his left …
Read More »Body of 66-Year-Old Man Found in Family Water Tank in Kisii Village
A 66-year-old man has been found dead in a family water tank in Kisii, in what is suspected to be a case of suicide. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to police, the deceased, Vincent Okenye, is believed to have jumped into an underground water tank with a …
Read More »Boda Boda Rider Arrested for Allegedly Killing Form 2 Lover in Eldoret
A boda boda rider in Eldoret has been arrested for allegedly murdering a Form 2 student, who is believed to have been his girlfriend. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident occurred at Gem Farm in the Moiben sub-county of Uasin Gishu County. According to police, the suspect …
Read More »Mbai, Syengo to Lead Gov’t Initiatives in Ukambani
Kitui East MP Nimrod Mbai of UDA and nominated ODM senator Beth Syengo have been tasked with leading extensive government initiatives in Ukambani. The announcement came during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre …
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