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A Nairobi City County employee died instantly after falling from the sixth floor of the City Hall Annex building on Saturday afternoon. The individual landed near the entrance to the building’s parking yard and was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, with authorities yet …

In his ongoing effort to transform police stations and service areas into models of excellence, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Kenya Police Service), Eliud Lagat, paid unannounced visits to the Busia and Ugunja Police Stations to assess the officers’ working conditions. During the visits, DIG Lagat stressed the importance of …

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has donated five acres of land in Kisumu to support the government’s affordable housing initiative. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during a public address in Kisumu on Thursday, Raila said the housing programme aligns with broader efforts to improve the lives of …

Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi has entered into a partnership with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to provide complex medical procedures—such as kidney transplants and heart surgeries—at no cost to patients. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The agreement was signed on Wednesday during a ceremony at Aga …

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Thursday convened a private meeting with key opposition figures at his rural home in Tseikuru, Kitui County, in what insiders described as a crucial planning session ahead of the 2027 General Election. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The strategic talks come barely …

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has challenged President William Ruto to take tangible action if his apology to the youth is truly heartfelt. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Maanzo said Ruto should cover the medical expenses of young people injured during the 2024 anti-tax demonstrations to demonstrate genuine remorse. …

A domestic dispute over a memory card ended in tragedy after a teenager fatally attacked his older brother with a panga in Cheptais, Bungoma County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Police reported that the altercation involved a 15-year-old Grade Eight student and his 19-year-old brother, a Form Three …

Safaricom has unveiled plans to invest Sh66 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure throughout East Africa. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The initiative will prioritize the enhancement of digital systems, strategic partnerships with both local and global tech firms, and the acceleration …

The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen), a government-owned power producer, announced on Wednesday its intention to scale back reliance on hydropower due to its vulnerability to erratic rainfall, aiming to enhance the country’s energy resilience. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel KenGen CEO Peter Njenga stated that hydropower …

Acclaimed Kenyan writer and literary figure Ngugi wa Thiong’o has passed away at the age of 87 in the United States, his family has confirmed. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The celebrated author, widely regarded as East Africa’s foremost novelist, died on Thursday night in the U.S. after …