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Franklin Bett, the former Minister for Roads, has stepped forward to defend Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen amidst the increasing number of accidents in the nation. Speaking to the press on Tuesday, Bett urged Kenyans to refrain from solely blaming Murkomen for the prevailing road carnage and instead, to acknowledge …

In the latest statistics released by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), a concerning figure of 1,214 lives lost in road accidents has been recorded over the past three months. Eng Christine Ogut, the Deputy Director of Safety, Audit, and Inspection at NTSA, expressed alarm over this trend, noting …

Embakasi East Member of Parliament, Babu Owino, has publicly criticized President William Ruto’s recent statement regarding the country’s financial constraints in meeting the demands of striking doctors. President Ruto had asserted that Kenya’s fiscal situation was challenging, citing a burdensome wage bill as a factor hindering the fulfillment of the …

Suspected militants believed to be affiliated with the Al-Shabaab group carried out a deadly attack on Tuesday in Lamu County, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and the destruction of two vehicles. READ ALSO: Armed Thugs Killed in Kasarani Shootout According to eyewitnesses, approximately ten assailants ambushed a vehicle transporting …

Police engaged in a heated exchange of gunfire with a group of armed individuals in Kasarani, Nairobi County, resulting in the death of two assailants and the injury of two others who managed to flee the scene. The confrontation unfolded as law enforcement pursued the suspects who were traveling in …

The United States Embassy in Nairobi issued a security alert on Monday, April 8, 2024, warning of planned terrorist attacks in various locations across Mogadishu, Somalia. The alert highlighted Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu as a prime target for the planned attacks. As a precautionary measure, all movements of …

Former Member of Parliament for West Mugirango, Vincent Kemosi, has declined his nomination as High Commissioner to Ghana, citing personal and pressing family matters. Kemosi was expected to undergo vetting by the Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday but communicated his decision to decline the invitation via a …

In a development following a strike notice, three additional health unions have commenced indefinite strike action. Public Health Officers, Nutritionists, and Pharmaceutical Technologists have declared the initiation of an indefinite strike starting Tuesday, April 9, accompanied by planned peaceful demonstrations nationwide. READ ALSO: Ruto: Government and Church to Collaborate for Social …

President William Ruto emphasized the ongoing collaboration between the Government and religious organizations in addressing societal challenges and uplifting communities economically. Speaking at the 24th General Assembly at St Andrews PCEA Church in Nairobi, President Ruto praised the significant role churches play in education, healthcare, and societal awareness. He pledged …

All 51 passengers who were stranded atop a bus swept away by floodwaters along the Garissa-Nairobi highway have been successfully rescued. The Kenya Red Cross Society promptly mobilized rescue efforts, deploying boats to evacuate passengers stranded on the Umma Express bus. “Priority was given to women, children, and individuals with …