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A middle-aged man was apprehended on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, for fatally stoning his wife in the Biretwo area. Boniface Kokwon allegedly accused his wife, Ivy Chelagat, of theft and subsequently attacked her with stones, resulting in her death. Simon Kiplagat, a local resident, discovered …

A tragic incident occurred as a Form 3 student from Shimbo Secondary School in Wundanyi drowned while swimming in the Kishenyi dam in Taita Taveta on Saturday. According to the police, Julius Mwanyalo, aged 17, was swimming with his classmates when the accident happened after their afternoon classes. Despite efforts, …

By: Nicholas Wambua During the funeral service of Philip Mwania, the Sub County Police Commander in Limuru, Kiambu County, held in Chuluni Ward, Kitui East, Kitui County, the Kitui Central MP, Dr. Makali Mulu, conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family. Dr. Mulu emphasized the urgency of addressing safety …

By: Nicholas Wambua In Kitui Rural, amidst the global celebration of International Women’s Day, women gathered at Kalulini, Kanyangi Ward, Kitui Rural Constituency in Kitui County to mark the occasion under the theme “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress.” Hellen Kasila, representing ADRA Kenya, graced the event, emphasizing that the day …

By: MD Francis In a fervent call to action, Deputy Governor H.E Lucy Mulili spearheaded efforts to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) during the International Women’s Day celebrations held at Mbumbuni grounds in Kisau/Kiteta ward, Mbooni subcounty, on Friday. With a backdrop of growing concerns over the prevalence of GBV cases …

A 16-year-old girl was apprehended following the ‘unintentional’ death of her 9-year-old niece in Siaya. Authorities are probing the incident where the teenager purportedly used a spear to fatally injure the younger girl at Nyandiwa village. According to reports, the suspect, who suffers from mental illness, was playing with other …

By: Nicholas Wambua  In a groundbreaking development, Nick Mulila Commissioners, in collaboration with the Safaricom Mpesa Foundation, have unveiled a modern dormitory at St. Charles Lwanga School, capable of accommodating up to 800 students. Valued at 53 million shillings, this project represents a significant investment in educational infrastructure in the …

By: Nicholas Wambua In a bid to offer support to grieving families and address broader safety concerns, Governor Julius Malombe has announced the waiver of morgue, hospital, and burial expenses. According to the governor, this gesture, reflective of empathy and community support, aims to provide solace and financial relief to …

A woman was apprehended in Siaya for attacking her husband with a machete, causing him serious injuries. The incident occurred in Abimbo village, South Sakwa, where the 45-year-old man, Samson Atunda, was hacked on the face by his wife, Shaniz Achieng, while he was asleep. The matter was reported to …

Two individuals below the age of 25 have lost their lives in separate drowning accidents within Uasin Gishu County. In the first incident, a male domestic worker reportedly drowned while attempting to rescue a sheep that had fallen into a dam in the Kimuri vicinity. The second incident, in the …