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Buuri Member of Parliament Mugambi Rindikiri was involved in a traffic accident on Thursday morning at Siraji Timau along the Meru–Nanyuki Road. According to police, the legislator and passengers in both his vehicle and a matatu sustained minor injuries. All those hurt were taken to hospital, where they were treated …

The High Court in Siaya has set a new precedent, ruling that commitments made verbally, via WhatsApp, or through SMS can be legally binding, even without a written or signed contract. Justice David Kemei delivered the ruling on Monday, January 19, in the case of Fredrick Ochiel v Kennedy Okoth, …

The government has alerted the public about a rising wave of counterfeit stationery in the market, especially as schools reopen nationwide. The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) says dishonest traders are targeting parents and students with enticing offers on items like scientific calculators and textbooks, potentially affecting academic performance. Click here to …

Health advocates have expressed support for the government’s initiative to vaccinate schoolgirls against HPV, the virus responsible for cervical cancer. The vaccine is highly effective—90 to 100 per cent—in preventing HPV infections, particularly if administered before the onset of sexual activity, protecting against cancers and genital warts. Click here to …

Winnie Byanyima, wife of veteran Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, has called for her husband’s immediate release, accusing the Uganda Prison Service of concealing the true state of his health and denying him proper medical care. In a statement on Wednesday, Byanyima said Besigye’s condition is rapidly deteriorating while authorities …

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has invited qualified Kenyans to apply for temporary employment positions ahead of the February 26, 2026 by-elections. In a public notice, the Commission said it is seeking to recruit Support Electoral Trainers (SETs), Presiding Officers and Deputy Presiding Officers, as well as Polling …

By: BBC Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged to closely monitor the causes of two high-speed trains colliding in southern Spain, an accident that killed at least 40 people, as rescuers continue to examine the remains of the trains. After visiting the crash site, Sánchez also declared three days …

Political tensions in Uganda have escalated after General Muhoozi Kainerugaba issued a public 48-hour ultimatum demanding that opposition leader Bobi Wine turn himself in to the police. Muhoozi’s statement drew a swift and heated response from the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader. In his message, Muhoozi said Bobi Wine had …

At least 13 schoolchildren have lost their lives in South Africa following a collision between a school minibus and a lorry south of Johannesburg. The accident occurred on Monday morning at about 7:00am local time in Vanderbijlpark, according to education officials. Eleven pupils died instantly, while two others later died …

A night out turned deadly after a 26-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a confrontation at a club in Githurai 45, Kiambu County. Police said the victim was attacked by another patron after a disagreement on January 18, 2026. The deceased, identified as Daniel Logolie, was discovered inside the bar …