Detectives have launched investigations into the death of a 13-year-old girl whose body was discovered in a thicket in Suna West Sub-County, Migori County. Police said the circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear. The girl, a Grade Nine student from a local school in Marindi village, was found dead …
Read More »Court Allows Auction of Tuju Properties in Sh4.5 Billion Loan Dispute
The High Court of Kenya has permitted the auction of properties associated with former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju after dismissing a case that sought to block the sale in a long-standing multi-billion shilling loan dispute. In a ruling delivered on March 9, Justice J.W.W. Mong’are struck out an application filed …
Read More »Nine Arrested in Nakuru as Police Target Phone Snatching Syndicates
Police in Nakuru County have arrested nine people during a targeted operation aimed at dismantling networks involved in mobile phone snatching and the trade of stolen devices. The intelligence-led operation, carried out by officers from the National Police Service (NPS), took place at Shoppers Paradise and in the Sokoni area …
Read More »Babu Owino Proposes Measures to Tackle Flooding in Nairobi
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has suggested several solutions to help address the recurring flooding in Nairobi after heavy rains last Friday left many parts of the city flooded and disrupted transport and business operations. The intense rainfall submerged major roads and residential areas, forcing motorists and pedestrians to move …
Read More »Woman Found Dead in Boyfriend’s House in Nyeri
Police in Nyeri County have launched a manhunt for a suspect believed to have killed his 42-year-old girlfriend at his house in Kiamariga. Authorities say the motive behind the incident has not yet been established. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The victim, identified as Annah Nyaguthi, was discovered …
Read More »14 Dead, 30 Injured in Malaha Junction Accident
At least 14 people have lost their lives while 30 others sustained injuries following a tragic road accident at Malaha junction along the Kitale–Webuye highway in Bungoma County. The accident occurred after a long-distance trailer allegedly lost control and rammed into several vehicles and pedestrians. Click here to join our …
Read More »Drama in Murang’a as Officials Boycott Nyoro’s Office Launch
Tension was witnessed in Kahuro, Kiharu Constituency, on Monday after government administrators failed to attend the official opening of a new Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) office officiated by area MP Ndindi Nyoro. The Kahuro ACC offices were unveiled during a ceremony attended by local residents, but the absence of the …
Read More »Sakaja Holds First Meeting After Major Deal With National Gov’t
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Monday chaired the first meeting following the signing of a cooperation agreement between Nairobi City County and the national government. Speaking to the press, Sakaja said the arrangement is provided for under the Urban Areas and Cities Act but has never been put into practice …
Read More »Flood-Damaged Pipelines Disrupt Water Supply in Nairobi Estates
Several Nairobi neighbourhoods are experiencing water shortages after heavy overnight rains and flooding damaged key distribution pipelines, the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced. In a notice to customers, the utility said the intense rainfall led to flooding that damaged several water pipelines across the city, interrupting supply …
Read More »Nairobi School Closed After Floodwaters Invade Classrooms
Heavy rains affecting several parts of the country, including Nairobi, have triggered flooding in some areas, interrupting normal activities such as school learning. The situation was evident at Ainsworth School in Eastleigh, where classes were suspended on Friday after floodwaters covered large parts of the school compound, including sections of …
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