By: CNN Six individuals, including one passenger and five flight attendants, sustained injuries during a hard landing of an American Airlines flight at Kahului Airport in Hawaii on Saturday. American Airlines informed CNN that Flight 271, traveling from Los Angeles (LAX) to Maui (OGG), encountered a problem upon landing at …
Read More »Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Depart from West African Bloc
By: BBC Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have declared their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas). These nations, led by military juntas, had previously faced suspension from the bloc, which had been pressing for their return to democratic governance. The decision to exit Ecowas was described …
Read More »FKE Advises Employers to Halt Housing Levy Deductions Following Court Decision
Following a court ruling declaring the housing levy deductions as unconstitutional, the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has instructed its members to immediately stop deducting the housing levy from their employees’ salaries. The Court of Appeal judges, Lydia Achode, John Mativo, and Paul Gachoka, emphasized the public interest aspect of …
Read More »International Court Orders Israel to Prevent Genocide in Gaza
The International Court of Justice has directed Israel to take measures to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza, following a case brought by South Africa. The ruling calls for Israel to ensure its forces refrain from committing genocide and improve the humanitarian situation for Palestinian civilians in Gaza. However, the …
Read More »EACC Recovers Six Government Land Parcels Valued at Ksh.85M Illegally Seized in Kakamega
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully retrieved six valuable government properties unlawfully taken over at Milimani Estate in Kakamega County, collectively assessed at Ksh.85 million. According to EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi, corrupt land officials colluded with private individuals to seize these six land parcels. Addressing the media, Ngumbi …
Read More »12-year-old Girl Kidnapped in Nairobi Found in Kitui
The discovery of a 12-year-old girl who was kidnapped from the Kamkunji area in Nairobi on Sunday, January 21, has brought immense joy as she was found safe and alive. Joy Muthoni was located near Kyangulu Hills in Kitui county on Friday, and authorities have apprehended the suspect responsible for …
Read More »The British Army at Nanyuki Camp Dismisses Cholera Outbreak Rumors
Reports suggesting a cholera outbreak at the Nanyuki camp in Laikipia County have been refuted by the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK). In a statement issued to the media on Friday, BATUK clarified that there have been no indications of any disease outbreak within the training camp. Read …
Read More »Star Reporter Dickens Wasonga Dies in Kisumu Crash
Esteemed journalist Dickens Wasonga has tragically passed away after a severe road accident in Kisumu. The Kenyan media community mourns the loss of Wasonga, a dedicated reporter for the Star based in Kisumu, who was involved in a fatal car crash in the Mamboleo area on Friday morning. Among those …
Read More »Kisii: Two Police Officers At Risk Of Being Fired After Organizing a ‘Chang’aa Bash’ Inside a Cell
Two police officers in Kisii County are at risk of being fired after organizing a party with illicit brew inside the cells. According to Kisii County Commissioner, Mr. Patrick Mukuria, the surprising incident occurred on January 25, 2024, at Rioma police station. “An investigation has revealed that two officers serving …
Read More »Makueni Deputy Governor Urges Farmers to Secure Better Prices for Produce
By: MD Francis Makueni’s Deputy Governor, H.E Lucy Mulili, issued a passionate call to farmers, urging them to stand firm against selling their crops, particularly beans and green grams, at undervalued prices during this period of abundant harvests. In an effort to empower farmers and ensure fair compensation for their …
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