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Police in Mombasa are investigating the death of a 45-year-old man who fell from the fourth floor of a building in Nyali. The deceased, identified as Koriata Laytata, is reported to have fallen from the balcony of his apartment at Gishanga Estate along Beach Road on the night of Saturday, …

A 9-year-old boy from Murang’a County is being praised for his bravery after helping save nine people in the tragic Kiama River matatu accident on Saturday night in Gatanga. Boniface Njoroge, a Grade 3 pupil at Gatunguru Primary School, was travelling with his parents when the matatu plunged into the …

Lionel Messi has hinted at the possibility of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he would love to defend Argentina’s title — though his participation will depend on his fitness and form as he nears 39. The Argentine captain, who recently extended his contract with Inter Miami until …

Rice farmers in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, are sounding the alarm over a massive invasion of quelea birds that are destroying their crops and threatening this season’s harvest. The farmers say the birds have overrun the entire Mwea Irrigation Scheme — including Nguka, Wamumu, Karaba, Tebere, Thiba, Cumbiri, and Ndekia — …

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit Kenya next month following his attendance at the G20 summit in South Africa, a source familiar with the plans told Reuters on Monday. According to the source, the trip to Kenya is scheduled for November 24 to 27, though details of …

President William Ruto has officially handed over keys to new homeowners at the newly completed Boma Yangu Elburgon Estate in Molo Constituency, Nakuru County — marking another milestone in the government’s Affordable Housing Programme. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The estate, consisting of 220 housing units across nine …

MP Babu Owino and activist Mwaura Kabata have filed a petition at the Milimani Law Courts seeking to suspend the implementation of a new law that permits Cabinet Secretaries to take part in political activities. The duo is challenging Section 25 of the newly enacted Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, …

The government has confirmed that motorists who prefer not to pay toll charges on the upcoming Rironi–Mau Summit expressway will have a free alternative route. This follows the selection of a consortium led by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to finance, build, …

In  Witeithie, Kiambu County, a man identified as Eric Muriuki died after being hit on the head with a stone. The suspect reportedly attacked Muriuki while trying to stop him from helping the suspect’s wife move household items out of their home following a domestic disagreement. Click here to join …

Several Kenyans who went viral for mocking Raila Odinga Junior have issued emotional apologies following widespread backlash over their insensitive TikTok videos. The remorseful creators took to the platform to express regret after participating in a “challenge” that ridiculed Raila Junior’s facial appearance—just days after the burial of his father, …