A senior police officer was discovered dead inside his car under unclear circumstances at Ikonge Market in Nyamira County. Police said they were alerted by members of the public who noticed a vehicle that had been parked for a long time along the Nyamira–Kericho road. Upon arriving at the scene, …
Read More »1998 Bomb Blast Victims Escalate Case to Court of Appeal
Survivors of the 1998 Nairobi bomb attack and their families have taken their case to the Court of Appeal, seeking justice and compensation after the High Court dismissed their petition. The move comes after a 2024 ruling by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, who threw out the case filed in 2021, stating …
Read More »Teen Killed in Fight with Friends in Eastleigh
A 17-year-old boy lost his life after being stabbed during a confrontation in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area. According to police, the teenager was attacked by a group of his friends during the incident, which occurred on Sunday, March 29. Three suspects connected to the attack have been arrested and are awaiting …
Read More »“Uliskia wapi” Meme Originator and ex-Tanzanian MP Dies
Former Tanzanian Member of Parliament Seleman Bungara, popularly known as Bwege and famed for the viral “Uliskia wapi” catchphrase, has passed away. Reports indicate that Bungara died on Monday in Dar es Salaam while undergoing treatment. He previously served as the MP for Kilwa South, marking a political career that …
Read More »Police Seek to Arrest Governor Sakaja Over Senate Contempt Ruling
Police have launched efforts to arrest Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja following an order issued by a Senate oversight committee citing him for contempt of Parliament. Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud confirmed on Monday that officers are ready to execute the directive and present the governor before the Senate. A group …
Read More »Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho to be Buried on April 10
The funeral committee for the late Ol Kalou MP, David Kiaraho, has announced that he will be laid to rest on Friday, April 10, 2026. Committee chairperson Kwenya Thuku said the burial will take place at the legislator’s farm in Tigoni, honoring his final wishes. Speaking on Monday after the …
Read More »Why the World’s Tallest Tree Remains Hidden from People
By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel Technical College Deep within the misty forests of Redwood National Park stands a remarkable natural wonder known as Hyperion—the tallest tree ever recorded on Earth. Reaching a height of about 116 meters (380 feet), this coast redwood rises higher than many skyscrapers. Despite its extraordinary size, …
Read More »IEBC Launches 30-Day Voter Registration Drive
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced a 30-day Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise set to begin on Monday, March 30, 2026. The nationwide drive will run daily until April 28, aiming to increase voter registration and make the process more accessible to eligible Kenyans. Click here …
Read More »Two Shot in Armed Robbery at Siaya MPesa Shop
Two people sustained injuries during an armed robbery at an MPesa shop in Ondisore Market, Gem Wagai sub-county, Siaya County. Police reported that the incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday when five armed men on two motorcycles with hidden number plates stormed the shop, shooting the victims before fleeing. …
Read More »KOKO Networks Sets First Creditors’ Meeting Following Kenya Exit
KOKO Networks has scheduled its inaugural creditors’ meeting for April 10, 2026, as administrators work to decide the company’s next steps after exiting the Kenyan market. A notice filed under the Insolvency Act indicates the virtual meeting will allow creditors to review proposals from the joint administrators and confirm claims …
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