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John Matara has been formally charged with the murder of socialite Starlet Wahu, marking the culmination of investigations into the case. Matara, identified as the prime suspect in the murder, appeared before Milimani High Court Judge Kanyi Kimondo on Friday and entered a plea of not guilty to the charges …

An 80-year-old grandmother, previously sentenced to five years in prison for gouging out her grandson’s eyes, has been acquitted of the charges. The lower court had convicted her for this crime against her grandson, Baby Sagini. However, on Friday, Justice Kiarie Waweru acquitted Ms. Mayaka, citing the prosecution’s inability to …

Embakasi fire survivors are set to receive assistance in the form of Sh5,000 each, announced by Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris. Passaris emphasized that the County Government is actively engaged in supporting the injured individuals during this challenging period. She mentioned, “We are providing them with Sh5,000 each because we …

The count of individuals injured in the Embakasi gas explosion has surged to 280, as confirmed by Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura. Initially, Mwaura reported that 222 individuals had sustained injuries from the explosion. “Initially, we had 222 injured persons from the Embakasi fire incident, but the figure has risen to …

The death toll from the gas explosion in Embakasi has risen to three, with one more person succumbing to injuries sustained during the Thursday night fire. Initially, two fatalities were confirmed in the explosive incident in Embakasi’s Mradi area, reported at Nairobi West Hospital. Several injured individuals were subsequently transported …

Nairobi Governor Sakaja has announced that victims of the devastating fire in Embakasi will not have to pay medical fees for treatment in public county hospitals. The exemption of medical charges, as stated in a Friday release, aims to alleviate the burden on those affected by the tragedy. Governor Sakaja …

An investigation is currently in progress following a fire incident last night in the Mradi area of Embakasi, resulting in at least 271 individuals sustaining injuries. Concerns regarding safety standards at proliferating gas cylinder refilling companies have been raised in light of this event. The fire, originating at Kentainer Company …

Six individuals have been detained by investigators from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Machakos County following their involvement in a theft ring targeting rented vehicles. As per Machakos DCIO Nzioka Singi, the suspects focused on Prados and Isuzu D-max vehicles, posing as customers interested in hiring them for …

A request has been submitted to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) seeking the dismissal of Chief Justice Martha Koome from her position. Michael Kojo Otieno, the petitioner, alleges that Chief Justice Koome disregarded legal protocols when appointing members to the tax appeal tribunal. According to Otieno, Chief Justice Koome failed …

The national government has issued a directive for owners of Airbnb and other short-term accommodations to register their properties with the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA). This move aims to ensure that these properties meet stringent standards for guest safety and security. In a joint statement released by Interior Principal Secretary …