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A preliminary investigation into the helicopter crash at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County has revealed that the aircraft’s landing gear skid struck a rock formation near the summit while the pilot was flying at low altitude close to the mountain’s cliff face. The August 19, 2026 accident killed all seven …

Citizen TV journalist and Nyakach parliamentary aspirant Trevor Ombija has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sought his dismissal from Royal Media Services (RMS) following a heated television interview. Ombija made the claim on Friday, September 18, while addressing residents in Nyakach as he stepped up his campaign for …

In a dramatic turn during Wednesday’s sentencing proceedings, Douglas Zachariah Otieno, the father of murdered university student Sharon Otieno, told the High Court that he has forgiven former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and would not oppose a non-custodial sentence for him. Addressing Justice Cecilia Githua, Mr. Otieno explained that his …

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced the reopening of Central Park to the public following the completion of renovations at the popular recreational facility, which had remained closed for five years. According to a statement from the Governor’s office, Central Park was shut down by the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) …

Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has moved to the High Court seeking orders requiring United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) to complete the processing of his doctoral studies and consider him for the university’s September graduation ceremony. Masengeli is pursuing a PhD in International Relations and says uncertainty surrounding …

Mercy Kanini, the Juja woman who recently attracted attention after giving birth to five babies through normal delivery at Thika Level Five Hospital, has lost four of the premature newborns. The babies died at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), where they had been transferred shortly after delivery for specialised neonatal care. …

A three-judge bench of the High Court has nullified the government’s planned divestiture of its 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, ruling that the process breached both the Constitution and existing laws. The court determined that the decision to sell part of the government’s holding in Safaricom amounted to a …

Renowned lawyer, scholar and orator Prof P.L.O. Lumumba walked off the stage during a conference in Kisumu after being asked to suspend his address to allow Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o to enter the venue. The incident occurred during the 18th TICH Annual Scientific Conference at the Mama Grace Onyango Cultural …

President William Ruto has directed that the Local Content Bill, 2025, currently under consideration in Parliament, be expanded to establish a legal framework for participation in small-scale businesses and trade. The move comes amid concerns from Kenyan traders over the increasing involvement of foreign nationals in the country’s informal business …

Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others have been charged with allegedly obstructing the movement of motor vehicles along Moi Avenue in Nairobi’s Central Business District. Omondi appeared in court on Tuesday alongside Cyprian Ateka, Alex Ngungu, John Ndungu, Kelvin Mwasia, Josiah Ogutu, Wilson Ouma and Olive Odhiambo. All eight denied …