President William Ruto on Friday signed three new Bills into law during a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi, marking the eighth presidential assent event of 2026. The newly enacted laws are the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, 2023, the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Equalisation …
Read More »“Poleni Sana” – Ruto Breaks Silence on Utumishi Girls Tragedy
President William Ruto has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of 16 students following a devastating fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, calling the incident a national tragedy. In a statement released on Thursday, the President said the entire country stands in solidarity with the families, teachers, and students …
Read More »“Some Parents Have Fainted” – Horror at Gilgil School Fire Scene
Grief and confusion engulfed families at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil on Thursday after a devastating fire broke out at the school, leaving at least 16 students dead and several others injured. According to the Kenya Red Cross, the blaze started at around 1am. A guardian who was present at …
Read More »Title Winners Gor Mahia Held in Surprise Draw
Mara Sugar earned a valuable point after holding newly crowned SportPesa Premier League champions Gor Mahia to a 0-0 draw at the Raila Odinga Stadium on Wednesday. Before kickoff, Gor Mahia were given a guard of honour by Mara Sugar in recognition of their title-winning season. However, the champions were …
Read More »BREAKING: 16 Feared Dead in Gilgil Dormitory Fire at Utumishi Girls
At least 16 students are reported dead following a devastating dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County. Kenya Red Cross confirmed it responded to the incident, which is believed to have started around 1am and was reported at about 3:30am on Thursday. Click here to join our …
Read More »Kalonzo Mourns Gilgil School Fire Victims in Emotional Message
Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has expressed deep sorrow following the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, where several students are feared dead. In his message of condolence, Kalonzo described the tragedy as heartbreaking, saying the country had lost young girls full of hope, ambition, …
Read More »Tragedy in Kisii as 23-Year-Old’s Body Found in Well
Search for a 23-year-old man in Kisii ended in tragedy after his body was recovered from a water well in Kisii Central Sub-County. Detectives are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Jared Oraro, whose disappearance was first reported from his home on Tuesday evening. Click here to join …
Read More »Why Your Car Might be Collecting and Sharing your Personal Information
By: BBC Modern cars are essentially computers with wheels. Large corporations are now using these tools to collect private information about your life and make more money. If you think driving is an opportunity to feel free, you may need to reevaluate your attitude because things are about to get …
Read More »BREAKING: 10 Feared Dead in Utumishi Girls Dormitory Fire
At least 10 students are feared dead after a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The blaze is reported to have started around 1am, with the Kenya Red Cross confirming it was alerted to the incident at approximately 3:30am on Thursday. Click …
Read More »“Resign or We Leave” – UDA MPs Issue Ultimatum to Hassan Omar
Mount Kenya MPs affiliated with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have escalated calls for the resignation of the party’s Secretary General, Hassan Omar, over remarks they describe as divisive and targeted at the Kikuyu community. During a press briefing on Wednesday, the lawmakers—led by Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Wanjiku, Thika …
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