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Five family members, including a woman and her four sons, have died in a road accident in the Mbaruk area along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway. The crash occurred at 7 a.m. when a Mercedes, driven by Christopher Ambani, collided head-on with a lorry. The lorry was en route to Nairobi, while …

Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has undertaken a reshuffle of Chief Officers in his administration to enhance service delivery. The reorganization affects several key departments, with some officers being reassigned to new roles and others either promoted or retained in their current positions. According to the Governor, this realignment is …

KTN News has officially closed its doors and merged with its parent station, KTN Home. The merger is part of a larger restructuring effort by the Standard Group, which owns both stations.   The move is expected to streamline operations and reduce costs, allowing the company to focus on its …

The National Assembly Committee on Appointments has rejected the nomination of Soi Lang’at as Gender cabinet secretary.   In a report tabled in Parliament by Majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah on Wednesday, all other nominees were approved except for Soi.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has rolled out allowances for educators in special schools to help attract and keep them in these institutions. Nancy Macharia, CEO of TSC, disclosed this development while speaking to the Cohesion and Equal Opportunities Committee. She also informed the Committee that there is a shortfall …

By: The Citizen   Motorists in Tanzania will need to pay more for fuel from August 7 (today).   The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) has announced new fuel price caps for August 2024, showing a slight increase compared to July.   In Dar es Salaam, petrol will …

By: The Citizen Shisha smoking, also known as hookah or waterpipe smoking, has gained increasing popularity among university students in Tanzania.   This trend is particularly noticeable during weekends and at music festivals, where students gather to enjoy the social experience that shisha provides.   While many view shisha as …

Mary Muthoni, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, has announced the integration of Linda Mama into the Social Health Insurance Funds (SHIF), which will improve benefits for expectant mothers. Linda Mama, a program offering free delivery services to expectant mothers, will be included in the expanded SHIF, replacing …

Meta has launched two new monetization features for eligible creators in Kenya: In-Stream Ads on Facebook and Ads on Facebook Reels. These tools will allow creators to earn revenue by producing original videos and engaging with their audiences. Moon Baz, Meta’s Global Partnerships Lead for Africa, the Middle East, and …

Billionaire Yagnesh Devani has been taken to Kilimani police station, where he will remain overnight until Wednesday when he is due to enter a plea regarding corruption charges linked to the Triton oil scandal. Devani appeared in court on Tuesday after a warrant for his arrest, issued in 2009, was …