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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed the Clinical Officers Council (COC) to conduct a fresh round of inspections across all health facilities to ensure full compliance with set standards. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during a meeting at Afya House on Wednesday, Duale also instructed the …

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu secured a small legal win on Wednesday after the High Court allowed him to amend and refile his application for bond as he awaits the outcome of his appeal. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Waititu has been in prison since February following a …

Nine members of the same family were killed early Wednesday in a suspected arson attack at Upanda Village in Ugunja, Siaya County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The victims included a 45-year-old man, his wife, and their seven children—one of whom was a high school candidate and another …

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has denied any involvement in the murder of university student Sharon Otieno, although he admitted they had a romantic relationship. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Testifying on Wednesday during the ongoing murder trial, Obado told Justice Cecilia Githua that he played no part …

A recent report from Google highlights the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in tackling harmful online content, revealing that over 5.1 billion ads were blocked or removed before reaching users in 2024 alone. The 2024 Ads Safety Report, published this week, details how Google’s advanced AI, powered by its …

The High Court is set to make a ruling on a new bond application filed by former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu. Waititu, who has been in prison since February after being convicted in a corruption case, is seeking to be granted bond while he awaits the hearing and outcome of …

  At least six people have died in Nairobi following intense rains on Monday night, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise as more bodies may have been carried away by floodwaters. In one tragic incident, a mother and her two children were killed when a large boulder …

As torrential rains continue to drench various parts of the country, Kenyans are being urged to brace for widespread flooding and waterlogged roads, particularly in urban areas like Nairobi, where some streets and neighborhoods are already becoming impassable. The floods are posing increasing threats to both lives and property. While …

Kenya Power has announced that several regions across five counties will undergo scheduled power outages on Wednesday. The affected counties include Nairobi, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kakamega, Nyeri, and Kajiado. In Nairobi, residents of Ngumba Estate and neighboring areas will be without electricity from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In Kajiado County, …

At least 22 people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a group of local tourists visiting a popular tourist attraction in Indian-administered Kashmir. The Indian government said the attack took place in the picturesque town of Pahalgam, in the Himalayas, once called the “Switzerland of India.” The region’s …