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Kenya Power has scheduled power interruptions across seven counties on Wednesday to facilitate system maintenance. Affected counties include Nairobi, Kakamega, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Nyeri, Murang’a, and Isiolo. Power disruptions will occur at various times between 8 am and 5 pm. Nairobi: Power will be cut from 9 am to 5 …

Jimi Wanjigi, a businessman, has accused the government of plotting to eliminate him, following a recent raid on his Muthaiga residence by heavily armed police officers. In a Tuesday interview on Citizen TV’s The Explainer Show, Wanjigi suggested that the raid, which involved allegations of him possessing assault weapons, grenades, …

In Mtomo, Kitui County, a 51-year-old man named Robert Kimanzi was found dead in Muvinge village. His body was discovered on the Katse-Irira road, showing multiple head injuries and accompanied by a blood-stained panga. Authorities suspect that Kimanzi, who had a history of epilepsy and known behavioral issues, may have …

Detectives are investigating the death of a pregnant woman who collapsed and died on the road in Korogocho slums, Nairobi, on Sunday night. Witnesses reported that the woman, experiencing stomach pain, had visited a local chemist for relief. The attendant provided her with a painkiller and advised her to seek …

Five family members, including a woman and her four sons, have died in a road accident in the Mbaruk area along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway. The crash occurred at 7 a.m. when a Mercedes, driven by Christopher Ambani, collided head-on with a lorry. The lorry was en route to Nairobi, while …

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria now asserts that he recommended to President William Ruto the inclusion of Opposition leaders in his government. Kuria explained that his suggestion was based on his assessment of potential problems if the Opposition was not involved. Although he is no longer in government, …

Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has undertaken a reshuffle of Chief Officers in his administration to enhance service delivery. The reorganization affects several key departments, with some officers being reassigned to new roles and others either promoted or retained in their current positions. According to the Governor, this realignment is …

KTN News has officially closed its doors and merged with its parent station, KTN Home. The merger is part of a larger restructuring effort by the Standard Group, which owns both stations.   The move is expected to streamline operations and reduce costs, allowing the company to focus on its …

The National Assembly Committee on Appointments has rejected the nomination of Soi Lang’at as Gender cabinet secretary.   In a report tabled in Parliament by Majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah on Wednesday, all other nominees were approved except for Soi.

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has firmly stated that she would never accept a position in President William Ruto’s Cabinet. In response to inquiries about whether she would have accepted a nomination, Karua reiterated that she would not and affirmed her well-known stance on the matter. Karua clarified that she …