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By: BBC A pastor has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter after a man died during a baptism ceremony in Birmingham. Robert Smith, 61, from Brixton, London, died from drowning at an address on Slade Road, Erdington, on 8 October 2023. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Cheryl Bartley, …

Senator John Methu caused a stir in Nyandarua on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, during the requiem mass of the late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho after his microphone was briefly switched off as he addressed President William Ruto directly. While speaking at the podium, Methu began by recalling how the …

Police have arrested two suspects in Makindu, Makueni County, after a late-night operation exposed a suspected illegal donkey slaughtering ring in Kamboo sub-location. According to area chief Jackson Kimende, the raid was conducted at around 12:30am, when officers stormed a forest area and discovered that about 20 donkeys had already …

A dispute has erupted between Nyali MP Mohammed Ali and Mombasa county officials after several billboards promoting his voter registration campaign were taken down. Residents woke up on Tuesday to find empty billboard spaces in areas where Ali’s campaign messages had previously been displayed, including Buxton, Likoni Ferry and Kibarani. …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has released details of his late brother Nderitu Gachagua’s will in a bid to address growing claims of irregularities in the handling and distribution of the estate. In a notice published in local newspapers on Wednesday, Gachagua—named as one of the estate’s executors alongside lawyer …

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has launched its application portal for the 2026 intake, inviting students to apply for degree courses as well as Level 4, 5 and 6 TVET programmes. The online application window opened on April 7, 2026, and will close on May 6, …

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju on Tuesday appeared before the Kibera Law Courts and denied charges of allegedly providing false information to a public officer. His court appearance followed a summons issued by Senior Principal Magistrate Stella Atambo for plea taking in a case tied to his recent disappearance, which …

US President Donald Trump has said he has agreed to a two-week pause in attacks on Iran, following a proposal by mediators in the conflict. Trump said the decision was reached after talks with Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who requested more time for diplomatic efforts. In his …

Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto was overcome with emotion on Tuesday as he paid tribute to his daughter, Mitchelle Jelimo, during a church service at CITAM Nyali in Mombasa County. Mitchelle lost her life in a road accident in Taita Taveta County on April 3, 2026. Click …

Cameroon’s long-time president, Paul Biya, has appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as Vice President in a move that is stirring intense debate over succession and the state of democracy in the country. The appointment, confirmed through a presidential decree dated April 4, places Franck Biya in one of the …