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The helicopter that went down in Nandi County, claiming the life of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno and five others, has been identified as an Airbus H125 bearing registration 5Y-DSB. The aircraft type, previously referred to as the Eurocopter AS350 B3e, is a light single-engine helicopter commonly deployed worldwide for …

Johana Ng’eno, the Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr, is among six people who lost their lives after a helicopter they were travelling in crashed and caught fire near Chepkieb Forest in Mosop, Nandi County, on Saturday evening. The aircraft is reported to have gone down at around 4:45pm shortly …

Kenya Airways has temporarily halted flights to the United Arab Emirates following the closure of UAE airspace. The airline confirmed cancellations of passenger flights to Dubai and Sharjah—including KQ310, KQ311, KQ304, and KQ305—as well as cargo services. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement, Kenya Airways said …

Stargazers in Kenya are in for a rare astronomical spectacle tonight as six planets are set to line up in a “planetary parade.” The event will be visible in the western sky just after sunset, offering one of the most striking celestial displays of the year. Click here to join …

President William Ruto has officially named Francis Meja as the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a six-year term. The appointment, dated February 27, 2026, was made pursuant to Article 250(2) of the Constitution and in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Commission Act (Cap. 185). …

The Senate has endorsed its calendar for the fifth session, detailing official sitting days and recess periods from February through December 2026. In a notice issued under Standing Order 32, the House resolved on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to adopt the regular annual schedule. The programme, dated February 18 and …

President William Ruto has officially appointed Ida Betty Odinga as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative in the Foreign Service after her nomination was approved by the National Assembly. In a gazette notice dated February 27, 2026, the President invoked Article 132 (2) (e) of the Constitution to confirm her appointment. …

Peter Maina Karimi has been named the new Director General of the Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA) following a competitive recruitment process, the authority announced on Thursday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel GRA, formerly the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), confirmed the appointment through board chairman Joseph Limo. …

Authorities are investigating the sudden death of a police officer assigned to the presidential security team at the Mombasa State House. The constable was found unconscious at his post and was rushed to Jocham Referral Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival on the morning of February 25. The …

Family, friends, and business associates will gather on Saturday to pay their last respects to Azym Dossa, founder of Easy Coach, who passed away this week following a brief illness. Easy Coach described Dossa as a devoted family man and visionary entrepreneur, who led the transport company from its founding …