The global community mourns the devastating loss of Kelvin Kiptum, the World Marathon Record holder, whose life was tragically cut short due to injuries sustained in a road accident on Sunday, February 11, 2024. A rising star, Kiptum, who made headlines by completing a marathon in 2:00:35 in October 2023, …
Read More »Marathon Star Kelvin Kiptum Killed in Horrific Road Crash
Kelvin Kiptum, the current world record holder in marathons, along with his coach Garvis Hakizimana from Rwanda, tragically passed away in a devastating road accident on Sunday night, prompting widespread sorrow globally. The fatal collision occurred around 11 pm at Kaptagat area along the Elgeyo Marakwet-Ravine road, where both Kiptum …
Read More »Kigumo: Several Hospitalized After Eating Beef from a Dead Cow
Numerous individuals from five villages in Kahumbu ward, Kigumo Constituency, Murang’a, have been hospitalized, while others have been treated and discharged, following the consumption of meat from a cow suspected of succumbing to anthrax. The owner of the cow from Kanguku Village, Christopher Ngugi, narrated the incident from last week, …
Read More »Senator Cheruiyot Calls for Relocation of Bars Near Schools
On Friday, Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot issued a directive for bar owners operating in close proximity to school compounds to shut down and relocate. Senator Cheruiyot attributed the poor academic performance in Kericho schools to the negative influence of vices such as alcoholism and drug abuse among school-going children in …
Read More »Former Nairobi Police Chief Zachary King’ori Mwangi Passes Away
The family of former Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zachary King’ori Mwangi, has confirmed his demise. According to a statement released by the family, Mwangi passed away on Sunday while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital. The family’s statement read, “We wish to inform the public of the death of …
Read More »Jaramogi University to Refund January Housing Levy Deductions
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology has announced its intention to reimburse all housing levy deductions taken from staff members’ salaries in January 2024. As per an internal memo, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor assured that the refunds would be processed by February 9. The decision to refund the deductions …
Read More »Tragedy Strikes as Two Lose Lives in Mwea-Embu Road Crash
The residents of Riandira village in Kirinyaga County are grappling with grief following the loss of two lives in a fatal road accident along the Mwea-Embu highway. Authorities report that the incident occurred at the Kandongu junction, involving a matatu carrying 14 passengers and a motorcycle with two occupants who …
Read More »Kalonzo Stands Firm: No Allowance for Chief Justice Koome’s Removal
Kalonzo Musyoka, the leader of the Wiper party, has issued a warning of nationwide protests if the proposed removal of Chief Justice Martha Koome comes to fruition. Speaking at a church service in Muthara, Tigania East, Meru County on Sunday, Kalonzo disclosed his awareness of a petition filed in court …
Read More »Dr. Augustine Kyalo Muli Assumes Role as Kamba Anzauni Clan Patron
By: Nicholas Wambua In a momentous ceremony held at his residence in Musuuni, Kalundu, Kitui Town, Dr. Augustine Kyalo Muli was inaugurated as the Patron of the Kamba Anzauni clan. During the installation ceremony on February 10, 2024, Dr. Muli expressed his unwavering commitment to championing development countywide and called …
Read More »Sonko Urges Respect for Women Leaders and Unity in Kamba Community
By: Nicholas Wambua In a momentous gathering filled with hope and optimism, the former Nairobi City County Governor, Mike Mbuvi Sonko, delivered a powerful keynote speech during the installation ceremony of Dr. Augustine Kyalo Muli as the patron of the Anzauni clan in Kenya. Sonko took the opportunity to impart …
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