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A man was shot dead in a violent cattle raid in Nyabiora village, Ntimaru, Migori County, on August 27. Police said a group of about 16 armed men, carrying guns, bows and arrows, stormed the village around 1 pm, making away with seven cows. During the attack, the gang abducted …

A 43-year-old businessman, Benson Mutua Munguti, was brutally killed during a robbery at his home in Kimana, Kajiado County, on the night of Wednesday, August 27, 2025. According to police, a gang stormed his Tikondo village residence, attacked him, and fatally slit his throat while his wife and young son …

Murang’a County has positioned itself as Africa’s pioneer in sustainable agriculture after becoming the first on the continent to pass an agroecology policy and law. Adopted in 2023, the legal framework has drawn global attention, with international organisations now seeking to collaborate with the county on farmer training, market integration, …

The Gatundu Water and Sanitation Company has received 2,000 new water meters under a government-supported programme aimed at strengthening service delivery and ensuring accurate billing. The meters, supplied through the Conditional Liquidity Support Grant 2 Intervention 11 Project, will replace faulty and outdated devices that have been causing revenue losses …

Farmers in Kitui County have been advised to prepare for another difficult season, with forecasts pointing to depressed October–December rains that could worsen food insecurity in the region. County meteorological director Daniel Mbithi said the expected short rains are likely to be below normal, cautioning farmers to choose the right …

A suspected thief was lynched in Migori after fatally stabbing a man during a failed robbery attempt. Police reported that the suspect, together with an accomplice, had tried to snatch a motorcycle from a rider. The rider raised an alarm, drawing the attention of members of the public who quickly …

A man is nursing serious injuries in hospital after being brutally assaulted in Athi River, Machakos County, following an alleged failed robbery. The unidentified suspect was reportedly caught stealing a car battery from a residential plot in Embakasi estate around 4 a.m. on Thursday. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

The standoff between Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga and matatu operators over the relocation of public service vehicles from the town’s CBD to the Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima terminus has deepened, with the county boss insisting the directive will stand. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during a funeral …

Police in Eldoret have impounded a lorry transporting six sacks of bhang with an estimated street value of Sh9.5 million. According to Uasin Gishu County Police Commander Benjamin Mwanthi, the drugs were hidden beneath other parcels in an attempt to evade security checks. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

Sugarcane farmers in Miwani, Kisumu County, have strongly opposed a proposal to convert over 100 acres of farmland into residential developments, warning that the move would cripple the sugar industry and threaten food security. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel During a public participation forum convened by environmental consultants …