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By: Nicholas Wambua Summary Lynn Kitwan, the Kitui County Chief Officer responsible for public health and sanitation, delivered a poignant address to Kitui residents on the 5th of February, commemorating World Cancer Day. The event served as a testament to the county’s commitment to raising awareness about a cause that …

In Kitui, a 47-year-old resident of Mung’ang’a, Miambani, succumbed to injuries from machete wounds sustained in a suspected dispute over land. The man was undergoing treatment at Kitui Level 4 Hospital, where he was taken by his family. According to the local chief, Muthoka Kilonzo, the victim called for assistance, …

A female prison constable has been reported to have died by suicide at her rented residence in Tumaini Estate, Kitale, according to police statements. The body of Linda Machuma Wafula was found on Sunday following complaints from neighbors about a strange smell emanating from her home. As per the police …

A policewoman who tragically lost her life while visiting her fiancé in Kitui County has reportedly succumbed to natural causes, the specifics of which are currently under investigation, according to Ezekiel Kiche, the Tseikuru subcounty police commander. Kiche mentioned on Sunday that further details regarding the nature of the policewoman’s …

Clean cooking jikos have been distributed to more than 2,000 households in Laikipia, courtesy of the government’s efforts to promote energy efficiency and reduce harmful emissions. The initiative, part of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum’s Accelerating Clean Cooking Access (ACCA) project, aims to advocate for cleaner cooking fuels to …

A man in his middle age was discovered deceased in a police cell in Tala on Friday, sparking numerous inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his sudden death. Following this, authorities transferred the body to Kangundo Hospital Mortuary, without prior notification to the deceased’s family or next of kin. The deceased, …

Three months after the dismantling of structures on the East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) land in Mavoko sub-County, individuals of ill repute are profiting immensely by excavating murram and depositing black cotton soil from nearby construction sites onto the property. Commencing on October 13, 2023, amid heightened security, the …

A Malindi-bound Tahmeed bus carrying 48 passengers caught fire and was completely destroyed shortly after all occupants were safely evacuated on Sunday morning. According to authorities and the bus company, the incident occurred on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, a few kilometers from Voi town. While the cause of the fire remains …

Kizito Moi, the fighter bull caretaker and trainer associated with Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, will have his body released from the mortuary on Sunday, ahead of his burial. A second postmortem, conducted by government pathologist Johansen Oduor, confirmed that Moi had indeed been killed by the bull, putting an end …

An incident occurred on Saturday evening along the Mwea-Embu highway in Kirinyaga, involving a diesel tanker that had overturned. According to reports, the tanker flipped over around 6pm after colliding with a saloon car. The occupants of the car were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. In the …