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Two individuals, including a young boy, were harmed in Rapogi Village, Migori County, amid a confrontation between opposing political factions during a funeral. The clash ensued between groups supporting Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko and those backing Uriri MP Mark Nyamita. Amidst the chaos, gunfire erupted, prompting attendees to flee for …

By: KNA Water and Sanitation PS Julius Korir has disclosed that official commissioning of the first phase of Thwake Multipurpose Dam will be conducted in December this year. Speaking during a site inspection and appraisal tour on implementation of the dam’s civil works and other related activities, Korir said that he …

A 27-year-old man was swept away by floodwaters while attempting to cross River Thiba in Mwea West, Kirinyaga County. Witnesses reported that he was trying to cross from Ngurubani town to Gakungu village when the strong currents carried him away. The community is urging the government to expedite the construction …

A Kenyan Defense Forces (KDF) soldier was apprehended on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Rabai, Kilifi County, on accusations of assaulting police officers and aiding a suspect’s escape from custody. The incident unfolded at Bondora Police Post in Rabai Sub County, as per the police report. The soldier allegedly assaulted …

The death toll from Friday’s drowning incident along the Kwa Muswii River that cuts through the Kasikeu-Sultan Hamud road in Makueni County has risen to nine, on Saturday. This is after residents pulled more bodies from the water. Makueni Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili told reporters at Sultan Hamud subcounty Hospital …

Garissa is grappling with a shortage of supplies due to flooding that has blocked off key roads, potentially causing a rise in the prices of essential goods. The closure of the Garissa – Madogo highway, prompted by heavy rains, has been officially announced by the Kenya National Highway Authority via …

A woman in Kitengela, Kajiado County, was apprehended by authorities after it was discovered that she had been harboring her deceased husband’s body in their home, seemingly hopeful for his resurrection. Law enforcement officers acted upon complaints from neighbors regarding a foul odor emanating from the couple’s residence in Sifa …

More than 30 individuals were apprehended in Kiambu for consuming alcohol at an unauthorized bar in Kihara town, according to the Kiambaa Sub County Security Committee. The Deputy County Commissioner, Geoffrey Taragon, confirmed the incident, citing concerns that Paradiso Bar, the premises in question, may be peddling inferior quality alcohol …

By:KNA At least 52,000 needy students in secondary schools and Vocational Training Centres in Kisii are set to benefit from a Sh245 million County Bursary Fund for the year 2024.   The Bursary kitty has been increased from Sh145 million to Sh245 million and each of the 45 electoral wards …

By:KNA Kenya received Sh672b from diaspora remittances in 2023, an upward trend compared to the last ten years, Labour CS Florence Bore says monies to boost growth and development. A youth group from Mwea Sub-county in Embu has embarked on an initiative of combating drug, alcohol and substance abuse among …