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Nairobi Regional Commander Adamson Bungei has assured residents of Mradi in Embakasi, Nairobi, that the area is now safe and free from any potential hazards following concerns of a possible explosion due to claims of a new gas leak. Responding promptly to the alarm, Bungei visited the site accompanied by …

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has announced an increase in hydropower generation following significant water levels in the country’s main dams within the Seven Forks Cascade. The notable performance, particularly at the Masinga Dam, Kenya’s largest, maintaining nearly maximum water levels of 1,056 meters above sea level (mASL) for …

If Government regulations are approved, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) may be required to host its election servers within the country. Proposed regulations, known as the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Critical Information Infrastructure and Cybercrime Management) Regulations, 2024, aim to ensure that government agencies handling critical information have …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged National Administration Officers (NGAOs) to collaborate with counties and communities to eradicate harmful practices like child ‘marriages’. Addressing the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, Gachagua emphasized that such traditions hinder girls’ access to education, a critical factor …

Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern over the lack of integrity, attributing it to the increasing cases of land disputes in Kenya. Addressing attendees during the commissioning of the Nairobi Land Justice Working Group at the Milimani Law Courts on Monday, Koome emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue. …

Julius Bitok, the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Migration and Citizen Service, has announced that school principals will retain access to fees paid by parents through the eCitizen platform. Bitok emphasized on Monday that the eCitizen payment system is both convenient and transparent. “The eCitizen platform, managed by …

Gor Mahia’s star player Benson Omalla has secured a loan move to Algerian club JS-Saoura, as confirmed by the Kenyan club. In an announcement made on Monday, the reigning Kenyan Premier League champions stated, “We are pleased to confirm the temporary transfer of our star player Benson Omalla to JS-Saoura …

The proprietor of an illicit gas filling facility in Embakasi, which exploded over the weekend resulting in at least 6 fatalities and over 200 injuries, has surrendered to the authorities. According to reports, the businessman voluntarily presented himself to the police and is currently undergoing questioning as the investigation into …

By: Nicholas Wambua In a recent development, Mike Mbuvi Sonko has taken a firm stance against the divisive remarks made by Sammy Muisyo during his address to the residents of Mulango Ward in Kitui Central, Kitui County. Sonko, a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, expressed his disappointment at the lack …

Kathiani MP Robert Mbui asserts that the recent court decision allowing the recruitment of new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioners has effectively predetermined the outcome of the 2027 election. He criticizes the ruling by High Court Judge Mugure Thande, arguing that it gives undue advantage to the Kenya …