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Owners of Business Bay Square (BBS Mall) in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area have called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to investigate and take action over comments made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, which they say amount to ethnic contempt, hate speech, and conduct that undermines national unity. …

President William Ruto has joined Kenyans in honouring the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on what would have been his 81st birthday, following his passing. In his tribute, the President praised Raila as a true patriot whose life was defined by bravery, sacrifice and a deep, unshakeable love for …

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has appealed to motorists, parents, and guardians to remain vigilant and prioritise the safety of school-going children as learning institutions reopen for the first term. Chirchir warned that the resumption of schools is expected to lead to a sharp increase in traffic on roads nationwide, …

A 30-year-old man from Murang’a has embarked on an 80-hour tree-hugging endurance challenge aimed at raising awareness about the rising cancer burden in Kenya and calling for stronger government action. James Irungu began the campaign at 9pm on Sunday in Murang’a town and plans to remain embracing the tree without …

Ten people have lost their lives following a late-night road accident at Karai along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway. The crash happened at around 1:00am on Monday after a Nairobi-bound Greenline bus was involved in a head-on collision with a Nanyuki Cabs shuttle that was heading to Nakuru. Nine victims died at …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has reported an alleged attack on him at a restaurant in Nairobi’s Kilimani area, saying the incident was unprovoked. In a statement released on Sunday, the legislator said the incident took place on Saturday afternoon along Lenana Road. He explained that he had gone to …

One body has been recovered from the rubble of a 14-storey building that collapsed in South C on Friday morning, as multi-agency rescue teams continue search operations. The body was retrieved on Sunday at around 1.30 pm, marking the third day of search and rescue efforts at the scene. Officials …

Amboseli National Park and the global wildlife community are in mourning following the death of Craig, one of Africa’s most celebrated super tuskers, who passed away on Saturday at 54 years old. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) hailed Craig as a “gentle giant and a living monument to Africa’s natural heritage,” …

At least five people have died following a road accident involving a matatu and trucks at Kikopey along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway. Police said the Bungoma-bound matatu was hit from behind by a truck that is believed to have lost control. Another truck was reportedly in front of the matatu, trapping …

The number of people killed in a road accident along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway has risen to eight following the deaths of two more victims who were receiving treatment. Machakos County Chief Officer for Medical Services Rashid Kalla said the two men died while undergoing treatment at Machakos Level 5 Hospital …