Across the globe, various religious communities mark significant days in their calendars each year, including Christians who observe Easter, a pivotal event in the Gregorian calendar. This holiday encompasses a series of observances, starting with Palm Sunday, symbolizing Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, leading up to Holy Week, culminating …
Read More »Nyamira: Toxic Cassava Claims Child’s Life, Family Hospitalized
Authorities at Ekerenyo station in Nyamira County are probing an incident wherein a 6-year-old child passed away and five family members (parents and siblings) fell ill with stomach discomforts after reportedly ingesting poisonous cassava. As per police documentation, the family, comprised of parents and four children aged 16, 12, 8, …
Read More »Fool’s Day Prank? Larry Madowo Announces Departure from CNN
In what appears to be an April Fool’s joke, journalist Larry Madowo has declared his intention to leave Cable News Network (CNN) and rejoin his former employer, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Using his social media account on Monday, April 1, Madowo posted, “Some personal news: after 3 incredible years …
Read More »Eric Omondi’s Sweet Message to Lynn on her Birthday
Eric Omondi, the renowned comedian, and Lynne Njihia are currently enjoying a coastal getaway to celebrate Easter, coinciding with Lynne’s birthday month. As she turned 23, Eric took to social media to express his heartfelt sentiments towards her, accompanied by a touching message. In his Instagram post, Eric showered Lynne …
Read More »Nyandarua: Irate Residents Storm Police Station, Fatally Stone Alleged Livestock Thief
An escalation of tensions occurred in Nyandarua on Saturday night as enraged residents descended upon the Githabai Police Station in Kinangop Constituency, seizing a criminal suspect from police custody and subsequently stoning him to death. This dramatic turn of events unfolded as overwhelmed law enforcement officers looked on. The suspect, …
Read More »March Records Two-Year Low Inflation Amid Food Price Decrease
The inflation rate in March hit a two-year low of 5.7 percent, a significant drop from February’s 6.3 percent and January’s 6.9 percent, primarily driven by reduced prices of food items, fuel, and electricity. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), price adjustments in essential categories such as …
Read More »Thika: Travelers Arrested as NTSA Cracks Down on Overloaded Vehicles
In an effort to enforce safety regulations, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) conducted a crackdown on Sunday in Thika, Kiambu County, resulting in the arrest of passengers found traveling in overloaded public service vehicles. NTSA, in a communication posted on X, urged motorists to refrain from boarding overloaded …
Read More »Bodies of 6 Kenyans Slain by Al Shabaab in Somalia Airborne to Isiolo
The remains of six Kenyan traders brutally gunned down by Al Shabaab militants in Dhobley town, Somalia, on Friday, have been transported back to Kenya. According to a police document, a helicopter owned by the Kenya Defence Forces was deployed on Saturday morning to transport the bodies, which were then …
Read More »Clinical Officers Prepare for Nationwide Strike Starting Monday
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has declared their intention to initiate a nationwide strike beginning tomorrow, Monday, April 1. In a statement released on Sunday, KUCO cited prolonged neglect by the government in addressing critical issues affecting their profession as the catalyst for the industrial action. According to …
Read More »Arsenal Fans from Kenya and 7 Other Nations Gather in Dar es Salaam ahead of Key Match against Man City
Over 4000 Arsenal fans hailing from Kenya and seven other African countries have convened in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for a series of engagements, including charitable initiatives aimed at strengthening their camaraderie and providing assistance to the underprivileged in society. ALSO READ: Sakaja Commends Matiang’i’s Exemplary Service, Calls for Return to …
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