A planned land eviction in Gitaraka, Embu County, took a deadly turn resulting in the loss of two lives and several injuries, according to reports emerging from the scene. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, saw John Kamau and Julius Bararu, among 15 individuals suspected to be hired goons, sustain …
Read More »Police Officer Fatally Attacked by Husband Following Domestic Dispute
In a tragic incident, a 30-year-old police officer, identified as Constable Tiffany Wanyonyi, met a gruesome end when she was hacked to death by her husband, Jackson Oloitele, aged 40. The dreadful event occurred following an alleged altercation between the couple in Webuye, Bungoma County. The deceased, who served at …
Read More »Thika High School Bus Involved in Collision on Thika Super Highway
In the latest in a series of concerning incidents, a collision occurred involving a school bus from Thika High School. Saturday morning saw traffic disruption along Thika Super Highway when a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) lost control and collided with the Thika High School bus near the Kuraiha/Mang’u High School …
Read More »Al-Shabaab Militants Kill Six Kenyan Traders in Dhobley Town Ambush
Six Kenyan traders lost their lives in an attack by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Dhobley town near the Kenya-Somalia border. The victims, who had ventured into Somalia to open their shops, were ambushed by gunmen driving a probox, resulting in the deaths of four immediately and two later succumbing to …
Read More »Kitui: Dr. Vincent Munyoki Donates Wheelchairs
By: Nicholas Wambua Dr. Vincent Munyoki has recently contributed to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by donating wheelchairs to communities in Kalimbevo and Kwa Mutonga. This act has notably improved mobility and overall well-being for those in need. Munyoki’s efforts exemplify how individual compassion and proactive initiatives can …
Read More »Makueni Plans To introduce AI in TB Diagnosis and Management
By: MD Francis Makueni’s department of health services has partnered with Centre for International Health, Education, and Biodiversity (CIHEB) Kenya to roll out use of Artificial Intelligence in Tuberculosis diagnostics. The first phase will be rolled out in Makueni County Referral Hospital and Makindu Sub-county Hospital. The disease burden is …
Read More »Murkomen Oversees Resumption of KQ Flights to Eldoret
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Monday oversaw the resumption of Kenya Airways (KQ) flights to Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, after a decade-long hiatus, marking a significant milestone for the North Rift Economic Bloc (NOREB) region and its adjacent counties. This move, celebrated as a beacon of confidence …
Read More »Stakeholders Urged to Back School Feeding Initiatives
Limuru Member of Parliament (MP) John Kiragu has revealed that a sum of Sh10 million has been allocated for the construction of a kitchen to facilitate the feeding of over 10,000 pupils. Kiragu emphasized that the prepared meals will be distributed to schools lacking existing feeding programs via designated vehicles. …
Read More »EACC Raises Alarm Over Corruption in Ongoing Crackdown on Illicit Brews
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has sounded the alarm over reports of bribery among enforcement officers involved in the nationwide crackdown on illicit brews. According to EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi, there have been allegations of some officers undermining the vetting process by soliciting or accepting bribes. Speaking at an …
Read More »Father Grieves Loss of Second Daughter in Tragic KU Road Accident
The Kenyan nation united with the Kenyatta University community in mourning the devastating loss of 11 students in a fatal road accident that occurred at Maungu in Voi on Monday evening. Faces of grief-stricken families of the victims reflected the somber atmosphere prevailing during the memorial service held at the …
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