By: AFP Over 70 individuals lost their lives in a recent collapse of a tunnel at a gold mining site in Mali, according to local sources. This incident adds to a series of disasters in a region prone to mining accidents. Mali, among the world’s poorest countries, is a leading …

A commuter plane crash in Canada resulted in the death of six individuals on Tuesday. The small plane, en route to Rio Tinto’s Diavik mine, crashed shortly after departure, as confirmed by the Australian mining company. The incident occurred in the icy far north of Canada, near Fort Smith. According …

BAT (British American Tobacco) Kenya has earned the distinction of being named the top employer in Kenya and across Africa, marking the seventh consecutive time the company has received this recognition. This recognition extends globally, as the BAT Group secured Top Employer certification in 35 countries worldwide, spanning Africa, Asia …

Yet another woman has been brutally murdered, with her left breast severed, adding to the disturbing trend of escalating violence against women in the country. The 55-year-old victim, who had attended church earlier in the day, was expected at a family event in Itikarua village but failed to show up. …

Surprise and dismay gripped the community of Kiruga village in Nyeri County when the missing Othaya woman, Sarah Wairuri, was discovered lifeless inside her water tank. Despite a five-day search effort, the residents had not considered checking the water source they regularly used. The 47-year-old, who had been missing since …

Authorities in Vihiga County have apprehended a 70-year-old man on allegations of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. Patrick Gogo, the Police Commander for Hamisi sub-county, confirmed the incident and revealed that the victim is a Grade 3 pupil. Expressing his condemnation of the act, Gogo highlighted the increasing prevalence of …

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki strongly denies any connection to the 2027 succession politics, labeling discussions about future elections as inappropriate. He deems political talks a year after a General Election as tactless, anti-people, and primitive, asserting that such discourse tarnishes the maturity of Kenya’s democracy. This response comes in …

In the global context, exchange rates often go unnoticed by many individuals whose affairs and businesses primarily operate locally, using the domestic currency, the Kenyan Shilling. People typically pay attention to exchange rates only during occasional transactions involving foreign goods, healthcare services, travel, or overseas remittances. The Central Bank of …

By: Nicholas Wambua On Tuesday, Dr. Vincent Munyoki, a youthful leader and the founder of the Vincent Munyoki Foundation, expressed profound gratitude towards parents and guardians who have dedicated their efforts to ensuring their children transition to Form One despite life’s challenges. He acknowledged their resilience and sacrifices, emphasizing that …

By: Nicholas Wambua The Kitui County Haemophilia Clinic, inaugurated through collaborative efforts under Governor Dr. Julius Malombe’s leadership has been recognized as a significant healthcare development. Chief Officer Dr. Benson Musyoka, representing CECM Ruth Koki, acknowledges the partnership’s positive impact on the local community. According to officials who spoke to …