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Two individuals perished following a mid-air collision between two planes shortly after departure in Nairobi. The incident involved a plane from the 99 Flying Club, resulting in fatalities, while all 39 passengers and five crew members aboard the Safarilink aircraft were safely evacuated. Safarilink reported the collision and made a …

A woman was apprehended in Siaya for attacking her husband with a machete, causing him serious injuries. The incident occurred in Abimbo village, South Sakwa, where the 45-year-old man, Samson Atunda, was hacked on the face by his wife, Shaniz Achieng, while he was asleep. The matter was reported to …

Two individuals below the age of 25 have lost their lives in separate drowning accidents within Uasin Gishu County. In the first incident, a male domestic worker reportedly drowned while attempting to rescue a sheep that had fallen into a dam in the Kimuri vicinity. The second incident, in the …

The Kenya Film Classification Board has instructed Embarambamba, the controversial gospel singer, to remove all of his music videos from his YouTube channel and other social media platforms within two days. Failure to comply will result in legal action. Additionally, he must submit his videos to the board for examination …

The High Court has rejected a legal challenge against the Affordable Housing Bill 2023. The case, brought by activist Lawrence Opiuo, argued that the bill was rushed through without proper public input. However, the court ruled that the necessary consultations had taken place and declined to intervene in the legislative …

By: Nicholas Wambua In a significant declaration of support, Dr. Vincent Munyoki, the esteemed Kitui Youth Leader and founder of the Vincent Munyoki Foundation, has announced that the youth of Kitui are firmly throwing their weight behind Raila Odinga’s bid for the chairmanship of the African Union (AU). “This decision …

By: Nicholas Wambua Tuesday 27th  marked a pivotal moment in the history of Kitui County as the Minister responsible for Land, Housing, and Urban Development, Fredrick Kimanga, unveiled a transformative Ksh. 6 million sanitation project aimed at advancing community development. The initiative, funded by the European Union’s Water Trust Fund …

In a bid to enhance accessibility and affordability of fertilizer for local farmers, the Nakuru County government has inaugurated additional stores strategically located across various wards. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden and logistical challenges faced by farmers in acquiring agricultural inputs. Leonard Bor, the County Executive Committee …

An audit has uncovered that Rai Cement company neglected to settle levy fees amounting to Sh3.9 million in the fiscal year concluded in June 2023, contributing to its total outstanding dues over the years reaching Sh10.7 million. Examination of records revealed that the cement levy payments made by the company …

Dubbed the “Green Gold” of Kenya, avocados are increasingly recognized as a significant contributor to the country’s economic prosperity. Last year, they constituted a notable 17% of total horticultural exports, positioning Kenya among the top avocado-producing nations globally, competing with established producers like the United States, Mexico, and Colombia. During …