The Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa has ruled the ban on shisha in Kenya as unconstitutional. Senior principal Magistrate Joe Mkutu delivered the verdict on Thursday, March 28, stating that the prohibition on the use, production, and sale of shisha lacks validity and lawfulness. Consequently, 48 individuals arrested for selling …
Read More »Watch: Nikita Kering Injured by Cow While Milking
Musician Nikita Kering suffered an unexpected injury while milking a cow on her rural homestead during the Easter holiday. The incident occurred as she was preparing a meal for her family, a moment she shared on her Instagram page. In the video, she can be seen engaged in various tasks, …
Read More »Uganda Police Force Plans to Sell Underused KSh1.03 Billion Aircraft
Recent revelations have brought to light a concerning expenditure by the Ugandan government, specifically through the Uganda Police Force (UPF), which reportedly spent a staggering KSh1.038 billion (approximately USD 7,480,000) on an aircraft that has seen minimal use since its acquisition in June 2019. READ ALSO: Embu: Land Eviction Turns Violent, …
Read More »Mwingi: Man Dies While Trying To Steal From a Electronics Shop
In a sorrowful turn of events, the lifeless body of a middle-aged man was discovered inside an electronics store in Mwingi, Kitui County. CCTV footage revealed that the man fell from the roof of the establishment while attempting to break into the premises. Store owner Mulinge Kituo recounted finding the …
Read More »Embu: Land Eviction Turns Violent, Leaves Two Dead, Multiple Injured
A planned land eviction in Gitaraka, Embu County, took a deadly turn resulting in the loss of two lives and several injuries, according to reports emerging from the scene. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, saw John Kamau and Julius Bararu, among 15 individuals suspected to be hired goons, sustain …
Read More »Police Officer Fatally Attacked by Husband Following Domestic Dispute
In a tragic incident, a 30-year-old police officer, identified as Constable Tiffany Wanyonyi, met a gruesome end when she was hacked to death by her husband, Jackson Oloitele, aged 40. The dreadful event occurred following an alleged altercation between the couple in Webuye, Bungoma County. The deceased, who served at …
Read More »Thika High School Bus Involved in Collision on Thika Super Highway
In the latest in a series of concerning incidents, a collision occurred involving a school bus from Thika High School. Saturday morning saw traffic disruption along Thika Super Highway when a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) lost control and collided with the Thika High School bus near the Kuraiha/Mang’u High School …
Read More »Al-Shabaab Militants Kill Six Kenyan Traders in Dhobley Town Ambush
Six Kenyan traders lost their lives in an attack by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Dhobley town near the Kenya-Somalia border. The victims, who had ventured into Somalia to open their shops, were ambushed by gunmen driving a probox, resulting in the deaths of four immediately and two later succumbing to …
Read More »Kitui: Dr. Vincent Munyoki Donates Wheelchairs
By: Nicholas Wambua Dr. Vincent Munyoki has recently contributed to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by donating wheelchairs to communities in Kalimbevo and Kwa Mutonga. This act has notably improved mobility and overall well-being for those in need. Munyoki’s efforts exemplify how individual compassion and proactive initiatives can …
Read More »Makueni Plans To introduce AI in TB Diagnosis and Management
By: MD Francis Makueni’s department of health services has partnered with Centre for International Health, Education, and Biodiversity (CIHEB) Kenya to roll out use of Artificial Intelligence in Tuberculosis diagnostics. The first phase will be rolled out in Makueni County Referral Hospital and Makindu Sub-county Hospital. The disease burden is …
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