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A funeral service in Huruma village, Mwea, Kirinyaga County, turned chaotic on Wednesday when a swarm of bees attacked mourners attending the burial of Faith Njeri. The sudden attack forced the mourners to flee for safety, leaving the body unattended for hours. Several individuals were injured in the attack and …

Vihiga County has introduced new policies to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and protect children, aiming to improve the well-being of these vulnerable groups. Anne Desma, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Social Services, Sports, and Culture, explained that these policies establish a legal framework to address the …

Three children tragically died in a fire in Kericho County. The victims, aged between four and ten, were burned beyond recognition after the house they were locked in caught fire under unclear circumstances on Friday evening. One of the children’s siblings had locked them inside while going to a neighbor’s …

Four individuals were arrested for selling rifles to undercover police officers in Maua Town, Meru County. The police operation, which took place on the afternoon of Thursday, December 5, led to the recovery of two AK47 rifles with two rounds of ammunition. Detectives, posing as buyers, arranged a meeting with …

Meru County has officially launched the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) with a walk led by County Commissioner Jacob Ouma. The event, which took place at the County Headquarters on Monday, aims to raise awareness about the increasing prevalence of GBV in the region. During the event, …

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has unveiled a plan to increase the county’s coffee production to 2.5 metric tonnes within the next two years. The initiative, launched in collaboration with local farmers, aims to strengthen Makueni’s coffee industry and improve the livelihoods of farmers.   “We had agreed with farmers …

A carpenter who had been missing for several hours was found dead in Lake Yahud, Wajir County. Mahat Ali Gedow, 48, was reported missing on November 19, and his body was discovered in the lake the following day. Police confirmed that he died by drowning. When officers arrived at the …

A new birth and death registration office has been opened in the Tiaty constituency of Baringo County, providing much-needed relief to local residents. Previously, people had to travel long distances to Kabarnet town for these services. Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok explained that the new Civil Registration Services (CRS) office, …

On Friday, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat of the Kenya Police Service officially inaugurated three new police stations in Funyula Sub-County, Busia. The newly built Ganga Police Station, Namuduru Police Post, and Bukiri Patrol Base were funded by the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), according to the National …

On Friday, the body of an unidentified man was discovered in Rwamuthambi River, located in Getuya village, Ndia constituency, Kirinyaga County. Local residents found the body while collecting water from the river and immediately alerted the authorities, who responded and processed the scene. “I was walking by when a neighbor …