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President William Ruto has commissioned a Sh15 billion electricity transmission project connecting Sultan Hamud in Makueni County to Loitoktok in Kajiado County, in a move expected to improve power reliability in Kajiado South and support tourism activities around Amboseli National Park. The project features a 108-kilometre Sultan Hamud–Loitoktok 132kV transmission …

A section of Mwingi residents has pushed back against remarks by Mwingi Central MP Gideon Mulyungi, who threatened to have a local NGO leave the area over its ongoing borehole drilling initiatives. The MP had accused the organisation of sidelining him from the water projects, challenging it to either work …

Kirinyaga County Assembly is mourning the death of nominated MCA Beatrice Njoki Mitaru, who passed away on August 24, 2026. Mitaru, who represented Persons with Disabilities, died at around 3 a.m. while receiving treatment at Outspan Hospital in Nyeri, according to a notification from the Office of the Speaker. Click …

Mwingi Central MP Gideon Mulyungi has criticised Life Water Canada, accusing the organisation of failing to involve his office and local residents in its projects within the constituency. Speaking during a recent event in the area, Mulyungi said organisations implementing development projects should consult both the community and elected leaders …

An eight-year-old child died after being bitten by a snake while playing with other children at his family’s compound in Marsabit County. The incident occurred on Monday morning in Haro Village, Dirib Location, according to officials, and was reported to police by the child’s father. Police officers, alongside Kenya Wildlife …

Detectives are investigating the death of a 30-year-old school night watchman who was found dead inside a store at a secondary school in Matuu, Machakos County. The deceased, identified as Jackson Kioko Nyamai, had reportedly been on duty alongside another watchman when he went into the store to rest. Police …

Three people were shot dead after police officers opened fire during an attempt by a mob to reclaim a suspect from police custody in Mogoto village, Sagamian Location, Narok Amalo Sub-County, according to police. The incident took place on August 15, 2026, after a team of officers, accompanied by the …

Police in Laikipia County have intensified the crackdown on illicit alcohol, with members of the public playing a key role in helping security officers identify suspected illegal brewing operations. Acting on information provided by the public, officers from Nanyuki Police Station raided a suspected chang’aa brewing den along the Kangaitha …

Police in Ugunja, Siaya County, are investigating the death of a 38-year-old woman who succumbed to injuries after she was allegedly stabbed by her husband. The deceased, identified as Beatrice Owino, was taken to Homegrown Hospital in Ugunja Township after suffering stab wounds. However, she died while undergoing treatment. Click …

The Kitui County Assembly has intensified scrutiny of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock after senior ministry officials appeared before a joint committee to explain the utilization of millions of shillings allocated for the 2025/2026 Agricultural Show programme, despite the event failing to take place as initially scheduled. The County …