The Speaker of Mombasa, Aharub Khatri, is advocating for assembly sessions to be held directly at the grassroots level to ensure that residents’ voices are heard firsthand. Khatri emphasized that certain areas, like Junda, have been neglected due to their remote location within the county. To address this, he suggested …
Read More »2,500 Bullets Seized in Laikipia Police Raid
Police seized more than 2,500 bullets during a raid in Laikipia, as reported by the National Police Service (NPS). This operation, guided by intelligence, took place in the Minjore area of Kirima sub-county. Alongside the ammunition, authorities arrested a couple believed to be the owners. The NPS expressed gratitude to …
Read More »Governors Pledge to Root Out Employees with False Credentials, Reduce County Payroll
The Council of Governors (COG), under the leadership of Chair Anne Waiguru, has declared its intention to remove any individuals in public service found to possess fraudulent educational certificates and to decrease county expenditure on salaries by 35 percent. Waiguru, speaking at the conclusion of the Third National Wage Bill …
Read More »June Moi To Be Laid To Rest Today
Today marks the funeral proceedings for June Chebet Moi, daughter of the late former President Daniel Moi, who passed away on April 11 at the age of 60. The ceremony includes a funeral mass at Kabarak University grounds followed by a private burial at her Bahati farm in Nakuru County. …
Read More »Jowie Appeals Death Sentence, Alleges Cruelty
Jowie, also known as Joseph Irungu, is appealing his death sentence for the murder of Monica Kimani, arguing that it violates his constitutional rights. In court documents share, he contends that the penalty is cruel and inhumane, seeking a declaration that it constitutes torture and is prohibited under Article 25 …
Read More »Majani Insurance and Britam Partner for Tea Farmer Coverage
Tea growers can now access cost-effective outpatient medical insurance thanks to a collaboration between Majani Insurance Brokers (MIB) and Britam. This initiative aims to support small-scale tea farmers nationwide. MIB, in conjunction with Britam, has introduced an affordable outpatient medical insurance scheme tailored for smallholder tea farmers. This initiative builds …
Read More »Duale Banns Political Gatherings at Uhuru Park and Central Park!
Uhuru Park and Central Park, situated in Nairobi County, are now off-limits for political rallies, announced Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale during the Senate Plenary on Wednesday, April 17. In response to a query from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna regarding the removal of the podium at Uhuru Park, CS Duale …
Read More »Woman in Machakos Court Gives Birth After Being Found Innocent in Son’s Murder Case
A pregnant woman from Machakos delivered her baby at the Kithimani Law Court in Machakos County shortly after being acquitted of the murder of her 19-month-old son. Virginia Mbinyi Maingi stood trial on April 16, 2024, in connection with the death of her son. However, Principal Magistrate Paul Matanda ruled …
Read More »Chernihiv Under Fire: Russian Missile Strike Kills Ten
By: BBC A Russian missile strike in the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv has resulted in the deaths of ten individuals, as reported by Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Another 20 people were wounded in the attack, which targeted an eight-story building located in a densely populated area. According to officials, …
Read More »Kindiki Identifies Over 15 Flood-Prone Areas Ahead of Long Rains
The government has released a list of areas expected to be susceptible to flooding as the long rains approach. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, in a statement issued on Wednesday, highlighted regions at risk of flooding, including areas along lakes and rivers, low-lying regions, and places with inadequate drainage systems. …
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