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A 43-year-old businessman, Benson Mutua Munguti, was brutally killed during a robbery at his home in Kimana, Kajiado County, on the night of Wednesday, August 27, 2025. According to police, a gang stormed his Tikondo village residence, attacked him, and fatally slit his throat while his wife and young son …

Two women have been arrested in Nairobi after detectives recovered counterfeit US currency amounting to about Ksh70 million. The suspects, identified as Ifrah Ali Jeyte and Qamar Salat Abdi, were cornered in the Upper Hill area during a sting operation by officers from the DCI Nairobi Regional Office. Click here …

Murang’a County has positioned itself as Africa’s pioneer in sustainable agriculture after becoming the first on the continent to pass an agroecology policy and law. Adopted in 2023, the legal framework has drawn global attention, with international organisations now seeking to collaborate with the county on farmer training, market integration, …

The Gatundu Water and Sanitation Company has received 2,000 new water meters under a government-supported programme aimed at strengthening service delivery and ensuring accurate billing. The meters, supplied through the Conditional Liquidity Support Grant 2 Intervention 11 Project, will replace faulty and outdated devices that have been causing revenue losses …

Farmers in Kitui County have been advised to prepare for another difficult season, with forecasts pointing to depressed October–December rains that could worsen food insecurity in the region. County meteorological director Daniel Mbithi said the expected short rains are likely to be below normal, cautioning farmers to choose the right …

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has urged the government to urgently revamp Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), arguing that Kenya cannot claim its place as a regional and global hub while its main airport remains in poor condition. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kaluma said the dilapidated …

Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba has been released on bail after spending two nights in police custody following his arrest in Nairobi. On Thursday, the Mavoko Law Courts granted Roba a cash bail of Sh100,000 or an alternative bond of Sh200,000 with a surety of the same amount. Senior …

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reiterated the government’s commitment to affordable and accessible education under the new funding model. He noted that university fees now range between Sh5,814 and Sh75,000 per semester depending on need and programme costs, with the Higher Education Loans Board already disbursing Sh9.46 billion to …

A suspected thief was lynched in Migori after fatally stabbing a man during a failed robbery attempt. Police reported that the suspect, together with an accomplice, had tried to snatch a motorcycle from a rider. The rider raised an alarm, drawing the attention of members of the public who quickly …

TikTok has rolled out its TikTok for Artists platform in Kenya, following its international launch earlier this year. The new feature offers musicians, labels, and their teams access to analytics and tools that track music performance, audience reach, and fan interaction, helping artists better promote their work on the app. …