A Probox driver carrying miraa was killed instantly in a head-on collision with a Canter lorry at Samson Corner along the busy Mwea–Embu Highway on Friday morning. The accident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. The lorry driver, Nicolas Murithi, said he was travelling from Nairobi to Chuka when he encountered …
Read More »748 Air Services set to Resume Domestic Flights in May
Kenya’s local airline, 748 Air Services, has announced plans to restart scheduled passenger flights this May, signaling its return to the domestic aviation market after a period of operational restructuring. The airline’s service, Fly 748.com, will initially link Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) with major coastal and regional destinations, including …
Read More »Tough Times Ahead as Fuel Costs Set to Increase
Kenyans should brace for higher fuel prices in May, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi warning that global oil market instability linked to the Middle East conflict will likely push costs up. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning Committee, Mbadi said the expected increase will mainly be …
Read More »BREAKING: DCI Arrests Top Energy Officials in Fuel Scandal
Senior figures in government and the energy sector, including Energy Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban and Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Daniel Kiptoo, have been arrested and questioned over claims of an artificially created fuel shortage tied to possible quality issues. Also taken in for questioning are Kenya …
Read More »Mwaura backs Ruto, asks Kenyans to be Patient with Gov’t
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has come out in support of President William Ruto amid criticism from opposition leaders, insisting that the Head of State is fulfilling his commitments. Speaking at Harambee Annex in Nairobi, Mwaura dismissed claims that only certain individuals can unite the country and called on Kenyans to …
Read More »Top 10: Africa’s Leading Airports in 2026
Africa’s aviation sector continues to grow, with airports in the southern and northern regions dominating the latest rankings of the continent’s top travel hubs. Based on the 2026 World Airport Awards—determined through global passenger surveys—Cape Town International Airport has been ranked as the best airport in Africa. Click here to …
Read More »Mystery Deepens as 16 Kenyans Go Missing in Russia
Sixteen Kenyans have gone missing in Russia after joining the country’s military, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed. He also noted that 47 others have since returned home after being deployed to the front lines in Ukraine. Speaking before a Senate committee, Mudavadi said 38 Kenyans are currently …
Read More »Ng’eno’s Widow Secures Key Government Appointment
Naiyanoi Ntutu, the widow of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno, has been named a board member of the Information and Communication Technology Authority (ICTA). According to a gazette notice dated Thursday, April 2, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo appointed her to serve …
Read More »The Eagle: Deadly Secrets That Make Prey Tremble
By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel Technical College High above forest canopies and jagged cliffs, a silent predator glides through the air. To the untrained eye, it appears majestic and serene—a symbol of freedom and power. But behind its impressive wingspan lies a highly skilled hunter: the eagle. Feared across the animal …
Read More »Don’t Be Fooled: Uhuru Fires Warning to Voters
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged residents of the Mt Kenya region to stay united and remain alert to political manipulation as the country approaches the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the burial of former Senator Daniel Karaba in Kirinyaga, Kenyatta warned voters not to be easily influenced by persuasive …
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