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Met Department Warns of Heavier Rains, Storms Across Multiple Regions

The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavier rains and isolated storms in parts of the country from Tuesday, August 12, to Monday, August 18, 2025. According to the forecast, the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, and parts of the North-western region should expect more intense rainfall, with some areas experiencing …

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Man Killed, Body Burned in Makueni Land Dispute

A 36-year-old man was brutally killed and his body set ablaze in a suspected land dispute in Mukuyuni, Makueni County. Police identified the victim as Vitalis Mutinda Kituku, whose body was discovered in Itande village on August 10 with deep cuts to the head, neck, and left hand before being …

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Kisumu Nurses Halt Protest to Donate Blood for Crash Survivors

Kisumu nurses on strike have suspended their planned Monday street demonstrations to show solidarity with victims of a tragic road accident that claimed 26 lives along the Kisumu–Kakamega highway. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Instead of marching to Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s office, members of the Kenya National Union …

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Samidoh Appears in Court Over Jeff Mwathi Death Inquest

Mugithi musician and police officer Samuel Muchoki, better known as Samidoh, has taken the stand to testify in the ongoing inquest into the death of interior designer Jeff Mwathi. The proceedings come months after Mwathi’s death, which stirred national debate and widespread calls for justice. More details to follow…

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UK High Commissioner Neil Wigan to Leave Kenya in August

British High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan will conclude his two-year tenure at the end of August before taking up a new role as Director General Strategy and Delivery at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement, Wigan …

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PS Muthoni Warns Hospitals Against Charging for Outpatient Services

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has cautioned administrators of Level 2, Level 3, and sub-county hospitals against demanding payment from patients seeking outpatient care, in line with President William Ruto’s directive. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking in Kirinyaga Central on Sunday, Muthoni said the Ministry will …

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Parliament Halts Hiring of 38 Security Wardens

The Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) has abruptly cancelled its planned recruitment of 38 Security Wardens, just weeks after inviting applications for the positions. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The affected vacancies, advertised under reference PSC/PJS/01/2025, were meant to fill roles involving security enforcement within Parliament, including access control, …

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Eldoret Man Receives Parcel Containing Human Fingers and Bullets

Police in Eldoret are investigating a disturbing incident in which a man received a package containing three severed human fingers and six live bullets. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The man told officers that on Friday he was contacted by an unknown caller claiming to have a parcel …

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Wedding Turns to Mourning as Four Die in Makueni Accident

Tragedy struck in Makueni County when a family of four, including a bride-to-be, died in a road accident while returning from a dowry payment ceremony in Kitui. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The deceased bride-to-be, 42-year-old Jackline Kasau, a teacher at St. Mary’s Kinyambu Girls’ Secondary School, was …

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Five Al Jazeera Journalists killed in Israeli Strike in Gaza

By: BBC Five Al Jazeera journalists have been killed in an Israeli strike near Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital, the broadcaster has said. Correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, alongside cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Moamen Aliwa were in a tent for journalists at the hospital’s main gate when it …

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