Police in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, have intercepted cannabis valued at Sh5 million and apprehended two individuals. Laikipia County Police Commander John Nyoike confirmed the incident, stating that the shipment of cannabis was en route from Tanzania to an undisclosed location in Meru. The contraband was discovered in a Toyota Fielder …
Read More »Government To Expand Internet Connectivity In 12 Counties
A government initiative funded through the Universal Service Fund (USF) is set to bring internet connectivity to eight sub-locations in Kajiado, aiming to improve security and enhance access to government services in the areas. The initiative, led by Communication Authority (CA) officials, including Principal Administrative Secretary Eric Kiraithe from the …
Read More »Fire Breaks at Ebrahim Shopping Mall in Nairobi CBD
Nairobi police are currently probing the origins of a fire that erupted in the early hours of Saturday at Ebrahim Shopping Mall in the central business district. The incident resulted in the destruction of property on the first and second floors of the building located along Moi Avenue. Although eyewitnesses …
Read More »Makueni: 771 Students Benefit from Bursary Distribution in Kikumbulyu South
By: MD Francis Makueni County, Kenya – In a dedicated effort to uplift the education of underprivileged students, H.E Lucy Mulili, the Deputy Governor of Makueni County, led the distribution of bursary cheques to 771 students (392 boys and 379 girls) at the ward administrator’s office in Kikumbulyu South, Kibwezi …
Read More »Kabati Parish Celebrates Youth Day with Inspirational Messages and Calls for Positive Change
By: Nicholas Wambua Kitui West, Kitui County – In a momentous celebration of Youth Day at Kabati Parish, Fr. Julius Mathamba delivered a powerful message of encouragement and a call for positive change. Addressing the young audience, Fr. Mathamba urged students to strive for greatness in their pursuits, emphasizing the …
Read More »Gitamaiyu:Two Brothers Die After Accidentally Falling Into Well
On Friday, a heartbreaking incident occurred in Gitamaiyu village, Kiambu County, as two siblings, aged six and eight, lost their lives after accidentally falling into a well on a farm. The unfortunate incident took place while the brothers were gathering firewood, with one of them slipping into the well. In …
Read More »Nyamira: Residents Endure Wave of Gang Raids, Share Terrifying Experiences
The picturesque Borabu farms in Nyamira County, with their lush greenery, offer an inviting sight to visitors. However, the tranquility is shattered for residents who face fear and danger due to a surge in nighttime gang raids. Over the past five months, these machete-wielding gangs have intensified their attacks, particularly …
Read More »Uasin Gishu: More Than 200 Families Forced Out for Affordable Housing Initiative
In Uasin Gishu county, over 200 families residing in Pioneer estate have been displaced from houses owned by the county government to make room for the construction of new cost-effective housing units. Some of these families, who have been tenants in these homes for over three decades, expressed surprise at …
Read More »Bomet: Sand Harvester Buried Alive In Quarry Mishap
A man lost his life while engaged in sand harvesting at Kyokong quarry in Bomet County after being buried alive beneath debris from loose rocks. The incident resulted in severe head and chest injuries, leading to the victim’s suffocation. Stanley Kosgei, an officer from the Bomet disaster unit, reported the …
Read More »Ugenya Family Seeks Justice Following Alleged Police Vehicle Fatality of Relative
A family in Ugenya sub-county is pursuing justice after their 36-year-old relative tragically died in what they claim was a police vehicle running him over in West Ugenya location. According to the family, the Police Land Cruiser, involved in an auction exercise on December 28, 2023, reportedly crashed into Austine …
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