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Comedian Sammy Kioko was admitted to hospital on March 31 after being referred from Kang’undo Level 4 Hospital, following initial treatment at Athi River Level 4 Hospital. The hospitalisation came after an incident reportedly outside the Machakos County Government offices, where Kioko joined other contractors protesting over unpaid bills. Click …

A recent directive by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) mandating USB Type-C as the standard charging port for all mobile devices in the country has sparked widespread interest among consumers. Many Kenyans are curious why authorities are pushing for a universal charging system. The new rules align Kenya with …

Security agencies have launched investigations into a suspected revenge attack in Kitui County that reportedly left three herders dead. According to police, the incident is believed to be linked to an earlier killing on March 29, 2026, where a 44-year-old man was discovered dead with a slit throat inside a …

Comedian Sammy Kioko and his associate Tom Daktari were allegedly arrested on Tuesday, March 31, following a protest outside Machakos County offices over an alleged payment dispute tied to a county tender. The duo is said to have staged a demonstration demanding settlement of pending bills they claim are owed …

A section of the Gikomba shoe market was brought down overnight by county authorities after traders failed to vacate following an earlier eviction notice. The demolition is part of ongoing efforts by the county government to reclaim riparian land. Conducted under heavy security, the operation left traders shocked as they …

A senior police officer was discovered dead inside his car under unclear circumstances at Ikonge Market in Nyamira County. Police said they were alerted by members of the public who noticed a vehicle that had been parked for a long time along the Nyamira–Kericho road. Upon arriving at the scene, …

Survivors of the 1998 Nairobi bomb attack and their families have taken their case to the Court of Appeal, seeking justice and compensation after the High Court dismissed their petition. The move comes after a 2024 ruling by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, who threw out the case filed in 2021, stating …

A 17-year-old boy lost his life after being stabbed during a confrontation in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area. According to police, the teenager was attacked by a group of his friends during the incident, which occurred on Sunday, March 29. Three suspects connected to the attack have been arrested and are awaiting …

Former Tanzanian Member of Parliament Seleman Bungara, popularly known as Bwege and famed for the viral “Uliskia wapi” catchphrase, has passed away. Reports indicate that Bungara died on Monday in Dar es Salaam while undergoing treatment. He previously served as the MP for Kilwa South, marking a political career that …

Police have launched efforts to arrest Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja following an order issued by a Senate oversight committee citing him for contempt of Parliament. Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud confirmed on Monday that officers are ready to execute the directive and present the governor before the Senate. A group …