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The Kenya Railways Corporation has commissioned a technical team to conduct an environmental and social impact assessment in preparation for extending the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Kisumu. As part of the groundwork, the team is evaluating potential environmental and social effects while formulating mitigation strategies in collaboration …

Kenya Power has scheduled power outages in select areas across 12 counties on Tuesday to facilitate system maintenance. The planned power interruptions will take place between 8 AM and 5 PM, affecting different locations at various times. The impacted counties include Nairobi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Kiambu, Kilifi, Mombasa, Machakos, Homa …

A miner lost his life after he and others entered a gold mining shaft at a site in Matindi Village, Kakamega County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Two others sustained serious injuries in the incident that occurred on Saturday, March 8, according to police. This was the second …

Former Prime Minister and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga faced a tumultuous reception at Gusii Stadium on Sunday during the unveiling of Shabana FC’s new kit by their sponsor. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel What was meant to be a celebratory event quickly turned chaotic as …

At least 25 people have died in Ukraine in the latest wave of Russian attacks, Ukrainian officials say, with the conflict showing no signs of abating. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel One attack in Donetsk Oblast killed at least 11 people and wounded 40, including six children, local …

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said that Tanzania is completing the process of purchasing electricity from abroad specifically for the northern regions. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel “Your government is taking steps to purchase electricity from abroad specifically for the northern regions so that electricity is available …

Yussuf Ahmed Tolfiyow Hussein, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Dela Ward in Wajir County, who went missing in September 2024 after allegedly being abducted, was found alive on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Yusuf was reunited with his family in Eastleigh, Nairobi, …

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has expressed concern over the rising trend of betrayal in the country, warning that it is undermining the very fabric of society. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking at the Christian Foundation Fellowship Church in Nairobi, Musyoka highlighted that betrayal was becoming more …

Police have arrested several youths following protests against President William Ruto’s recent Sh20 million donation to the Jesus Winner Ministry. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The protests, fueled by growing dissatisfaction over the president’s contributions to churches, resulted in road blockages and bonfires along the Roysambu interchange, disrupting …

Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o has accused Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka of dishonesty regarding his criticism of the pact between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement, Nyong’o explained that Musyoka had not consulted anyone during his …