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Four people have been killed and 16 others injured after a lorry reportedly veered off the road and struck roadside traders and several vehicles at Riverland in Meru town. North Imenti OCPD Hassan Bashir confirmed the accident, stating that emergency response teams had been deployed to the scene to assist …

A newly published report by the United States has raised concerns over the alleged involvement of Kenyan government officials in the recruitment of more than 1,000 Kenyans who were reportedly enlisted to fight for the Russian military in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The 2026 Trafficking in Persons …

EALA MP Winnie Odinga has appealed for a political ceasefire ahead of the October 15 commemoration of her father, the late former Prime MinisterRaila Odinga, asking leaders from all sides to put their differences aside and focus on his life and legacy. Speaking at the handover and dedication of the …

The Ministry of Tourism is teaming up with the Ministry of Health to strengthen safety precautions after Kenya confirmed its first Ebola case. Speaking on Wednesday at the 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo in Nairobi, Tourism CS Rebecca Miano said the government was alert and would do whatever was necessary …

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has expressed concern over the spread of false information about the health of Siaya Senator and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga, urging the government to act against such reports. Speaking in the Senate on Wednesday, Sifuna said alarming claims had circulated online a day earlier, with …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made explosive, unsubstantiated allegations linking President William Ruto to the late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, claiming the tycoon had been holding money on the President’s behalf and was allegedly involved in a scheme to influence Kenya’s 2027 General Election. Speaking during an engagement with …

A bold phone snatcher pried open the window of a moving matatu in Nairobi, grabbed a passenger’s phone, and bolted — only for the victim to leap out of the vehicle in pursuit. The dramatic scene was captured on video and has since spread widely on social media. Footage shows …

Seventeen pilgrims travelling from Mikindani Catholic Parish in Mombasa to the Subukia Shrine in Nakuru have been identified as the victims who died in a road crash along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway at Salama, Makueni County. Police also clarified that the driver of the Howo truck involved in the crash did …

At Accra’s Neoplan bus station, the sound of worship fills the air before the morning rush, as a small group of Christians gather in prayer, preparing to spread their message aboard vehicles carrying passengers across Ghana. Amid drumming and dancing, Boateng Bismark James leads 13 fellow worshippers — nine men …

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has responded to recent criticism from President William Ruto, accusing the Head of State of inconsistency and urging political leaders to exercise restraint in their exchanges. Speaking on Saturday at the burial of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, in …