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The Russian government has announced that Kenyan citizens can now travel to Russia using a single electronic visa. In a statement, the Russian Embassy in Kenya revealed that Kenya, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe are now eligible for the single electronic visa, joining other nations allowed to use it for travel to …

A Parliamentary performance scorecard released by Mzalendo has revealed that 19 Members of Parliament (MPs) did not contribute to any debates in the National Assembly during 2024. Mzalendo, a non-partisan Kenyan organization that monitors parliamentary activities, aims to promote transparency and accountability within Parliaments across Kenya and Africa. The scorecard …

After reportedly stabbing her partner to death on Saturday night in the Mur-Ngiya sub-location of Siaya County, a 28-year-old lady is being held at the Siaya police station where she appeared. Due to alleged infidelity, Vivian Akoth allegedly attacked and stabbed her 35-year-old partner Charlton Obare. Grace Otieno, the assistant …

First Lady Rachel Ruto has stated that President William Ruto will continue his practice of supporting churches and helping others, as it is an integral part of his nature. She explained that she has known him to be a generous person even before their 33 years of marriage. “I have …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on government officials to be more tolerant of differing opinions, stressing that there is no need to lecture Kenyans for expressing what he called the truth. Speaking at a PCEA church service in Mwiki, Kasarani, Gachagua stated that Kenyans have the right to …

President William Ruto has unveiled plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a bid to enhance regional trade and investment. During the opening of the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa, Ruto highlighted the …

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has declared a partial closure of Thika Road at Juja Highpoint (Centurion) for six days to facilitate footbridge construction. According to a public notice issued on Friday, the closure will occur nightly from 11 pm to 6 am, starting Thursday, December 12, 2024, through …

Modern Coast has spoken out regarding the recent bus fire incident near the Gilgil weighbridge on the Naivasha-Nakuru highway, confirming that one of its buses caught fire on Saturday. In an evening statement, the company assured that all passengers on board were safely evacuated and there were no injuries. While …

Three children tragically died in a fire in Kericho County. The victims, aged between four and ten, were burned beyond recognition after the house they were locked in caught fire under unclear circumstances on Friday evening. One of the children’s siblings had locked them inside while going to a neighbor’s …

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has instructed motor vehicle dealers to ensure all their vehicles are registered by December 16, 2024. The NTSA Director General explained that this directive came after the discovery that many motor dealers were keeping unregistered vehicles on their premises. “Following the completion of …