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Four people lost their lives on Thursday, October 2, after a gold mining shaft collapsed in Kambi Karai, West Pokot County. Police identified the victims as Silas Losenya, 22, Jacob Tsangana, 30, Morio Akotopuo, 35, and 14-year-old Lopoghon Lopakar. Witnesses said the victims were buried alive when the mine caved …

A 29-year-old man from Chyandulu Village in Muuni sub-location, Nguumo location, is recovering at Makindu Sub-County Hospital after allegedly severing his private parts with a sharp object. The incident occurred on October 1, 2025, and was reported by his 70-year-old father and 34-year-old brother, who rushed him to hospital for …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …