The number of fatalities from the road accident on the Eldoret-Nakuru route near Salgaa’s Migaa area has risen to 13. The incident, which occurred early Tuesday morning around 5 a.m., involved a PSV bus and multiple other vehicles. Among the deceased are five women, seven men, and one infant. The …
Read More »Businessman Jimi Wanjigi Arrested after Presenting Mimself to DCI
Business Jimi Wanjigi was on Monday arrested after he presented himself for grilling at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. It is however unclear what charges he will face in court tomorrow. The detectives were also to question him over claims of possession of teargas canisters at his Muthaiga home, in …
Read More »KQ Posts Sh513mn Profit After Tax
Kenya Airways has recorded a Sh513 million profit after tax for half year ended June 30 for first time in a decade. According to Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka, this is a 102pc rise from Sh21.7 billion loss posted last year. He stated that the profit is pegged on reduced …
Read More »Eldoret, The Fifth
Eldoret is finally a city and the fifth Kenyan city after Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa and Nakuru. President William Ruto on Thursday led the conferment of Eldoret municipality to a city status. The ceremony took place after assessment that Eldoret met the criteria for classification as a city under …
Read More »Olympic Medalists Chebet and Kibiwott Promoted to Corporals
Beatrice Chebet and Abraham Kibiwott, who left Kenya as constables for the Paris Olympics, have been promoted to corporals upon their return. Chebet received her promotion from acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli at Jogoo House on Wednesday, following her gold medal wins in the women’s 5,000m and 10,000m …
Read More »Uganda garbage landslide death toll rises to 30
By: AFP Six more bodies, including those of two children, were recovered on Wednesday from the site of a massive garbage landslide in the Ugandan capital Kampala, bringing the death toll so far to 30, police said. Several dozen people are also still missing, police said, after the collapse at …
Read More »Eldoret Residents Enjoy Bread and Soda at City Status Event
Thousands of Eldoret residents have gathered at the Eldoret Sports Club for a celebration marking the town’s elevation to city status. President William Ruto is set to oversee the event, where he will officially present the city charter to Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii. Attendees are undergoing security checks before …
Read More »Kenya’s Rukia Bulle wins 2024 BBC Komla Dumor Award
By:BBC Kenyan journalist Rukia Bulle has won the 2024 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. The 26-year-old, who is the ninth recipient of the award and works for Kenya’s Nation Media Group, specialises in human interest stories. Bulle has also successfully built a strong following on TikTok through her relatable and …
Read More »Wiper Party to Back Gen Z Candidates in 2027 Elections, Says Senator Maanzo
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has revealed that the Wiper Party intends to support Generation Z candidates aspiring for various positions in the 2027 general elections. Senator Maanzo mentioned that under the leadership of Kalonzo Musyoka, the Wiper Party is open to welcoming Gen Z members interested in running for office. …
Read More »Senate to Hold Special Session on Mwangaza’s Impeachment Wednesday
The Senate will convene a special session on Wednesday afternoon to address the impeachment charges against Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has called for this session through a gazette notice to review the allegations against Mwangaza. Kingi received a letter from the Speaker of the Meru County …
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