Authorities in Busia County are investigating the death of a 24-year-old suspect who was found dead inside a police cell at Tangakona Police Post in what officers say was a suicide. The incident, reported on September 30, 2025, has reignited concerns about the safety and handling of suspects in police …
Read More »Boda Boda Rider Dies in Kagio Road Accident
A boda boda rider was killed instantly on Wednesday morning following a crash at Kagio town along the Sagana–Kutus road in Kirinyaga County. Eyewitnesses said the rider, who was heading towards Kutus, lost control of his motorcycle and rolled several times while trying to avoid an oncoming lorry. According to …
Read More »Meru: Missing Man Found Dead in Forest
Police in Meru County are probing the death of a man who had been reported missing and was later discovered dead in Michene Forest. According to police, the body of Samuel Gikunda was found three days after he disappeared from Kiirua. Investigations revealed he had been involved in a land …
Read More »Kitui Launches Tourism Circuit to Boost Visitors and Investment
Kitui County has officially rolled out its Tourism Circuit, a landmark project aimed at showcasing the region’s diverse attractions and positioning it as a leading destination in Kenya. Governor Julius Malombe unveiled the circuit on Saturday during World Tourism Day 2025 celebrations at the iconic Nzambani Rock in Kitui East. …
Read More »50-Year-Old Man Found Dead After Assault in Vihiga
A 50-year-old man has been discovered dead in his house following an assault in Embali village, Vihiga County. Police identified the victim as Frank Atero Indiakha, noting he sustained visible leg injuries, including a fractured femur, during the attack. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Although the motive remains …
Read More »Governor Malombe Commissions Sosoma Dispensary in Nguni, Mwingi Central
Sosoma, Nguni – Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe on Friday commissioned the newly constructed Sosoma Dispensary in Nguni, Mwingi Central Sub-County, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to expanding access to healthcare across the county. The facility is part of the Governor’s all-round development agenda, designed to improve the well-being of Kitui …
Read More »Motion to Oust Machakos Speaker Ann Kiusya Resumes
The Machakos County Assembly is set to resume debate on a motion seeking to remove Speaker Ann Kiusya from office after a High Court ruling cleared the way for the process to proceed. The court last week lifted orders that had temporarily halted the motion in March when Speaker Kiusya …
Read More »Mwea Residents Decry Stalled Bridge Project, Cite Rising Safety Risks
Residents of Kiumbu and South Ngariama villages in Mwea Constituency, Kirinyaga County, are alarmed over the stalled construction of the Kiumbu Bridge across the Thiba-Nyamindi River, saying it has exposed them to grave danger. Led by Johnson Muthike, the locals said the abandoned project has forced people to cross the …
Read More »Murkomen: Mandera Chiefs to Receive Firearms for Protection
Chiefs and assistant chiefs in Mandera County will soon be armed to protect themselves from terrorist threats, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced. Speaking in Mandera town during the Jukwaa La Usalama forum on Monday, Murkomen said administrators exposed to al-Shabaab attacks will undergo firearm training to help them …
Read More »Human Skeleton Discovered on Family Farm in Kitui
Detectives in Kitui County are probing the discovery of human skeletal remains on a family farm in Yaana village, Ikutha. The family reported to police that they stumbled upon the bones while clearing bushes on their land. Officers who visited the scene noted that the remains appeared to have been …
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