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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has declared a partial closure of Thika Road at Juja Highpoint (Centurion) for six days to facilitate footbridge construction. According to a public notice issued on Friday, the closure will occur nightly from 11 pm to 6 am, starting Thursday, December 12, 2024, through …

By:  Reuters Ghana held a presidential and parliamentary election on Saturday amid hopes for an economic revival after the worst financial crisis in a generation, which led to a major debt default in the West African nation. President Nana Akufo-Addo is stepping down next month after serving the two terms …

Modern Coast has spoken out regarding the recent bus fire incident near the Gilgil weighbridge on the Naivasha-Nakuru highway, confirming that one of its buses caught fire on Saturday. In an evening statement, the company assured that all passengers on board were safely evacuated and there were no injuries. While …

Hussein Mohamed was elected the new president of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) on Saturday evening, following a second round of voting after the first round failed to produce a clear winner. Mohamed, the Vice-Chairman of Murang’a SEAL, received 67 votes in the final round, while his competitors, Barry Otieno …

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has instructed motor vehicle dealers to ensure all their vehicles are registered by December 16, 2024. The NTSA Director General explained that this directive came after the discovery that many motor dealers were keeping unregistered vehicles on their premises. “Following the completion of …

President William Ruto has expressed strong support for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Chairmanship. Addressing East African officials at the East African Community (EAC) inter-parliamentary sports games, the President emphasized that Raila’s leadership could significantly enhance East Africa’s global standing. “Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime …

By: BBC Burkina Faso’s military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has sacked his Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the entire government. The dismissal of the head of government and his cabinet was announced in a decree signed by the junta leader on Friday. The decree did not …

The government, through the State Department for Agriculture, has deployed drones to target over 5 million quelea birds that have been damaging wheat, sunflower, and barley crops in Narok County. At the launch of a five-day spraying operation at Sansora farm, located on the border of Narok and Nakuru counties, …

Former Internal Security Permanent Secretary Dave Mwangi has been charged with fraud involving a 3.7-acre plot in Nairobi worth Sh350 million. He faces five charges, including conspiracy to commit a felony, forgery, and obtaining money through false pretenses. The charges allege that Mwangi, in collaboration with others not present in …

The National Police Service (NPS) has increased security measures nationwide in preparation for the upcoming December festive season to ensure the safety of all Kenyans. Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, announced the deployment of additional officers and specialized units to maintain peace and prevent crime during this busy period. …