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One of the engines of the Air India plane that crashed last week was new, while the other was supposed to be operational until December, the airline’s chairman said. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In an interview with an Indian news channel, N Chandrasekaran said that both engines …

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat appeared before the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) on Thursday to record a statement regarding the death of influencer Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Lagat, who was summoned as part of the ongoing investigations …

Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has strongly criticized Parliament for allocating just Sh415 billion to county governments, calling the figure a gross underfunding that undermines devolution. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to Mwangangi, counties should have received no less than Sh2 trillion from the national Sh4.2 trillion …

Korogocho MCA Absalom Odhiambo has denied any role in the chaos that erupted during anti-DIG Eliud Lagat protests in Nairobi’s CBD on Tuesday, June 17. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a video posted to his social media accounts, Odhiambo distanced himself from accusations linking him to the …

The National Assembly has approved the Finance Bill 2025, paving the way for its enactment pending presidential assent. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Bill was passed on Thursday, June 19, after final deliberations and a vote following the conclusion of its Third Reading the previous night. In …

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has officially opened the loan application window for students enrolled at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), providing financial assistance for tuition and related expenses. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This initiative stems from a partnership between HELB and KMTC aimed at …

Kenya’s alcohol manufacturers and distributors are pushing for a further reduction in excise tax on a key ingredient used in spirit production, warning that the current rate remains too high compared to neighboring countries, encouraging illicit trade and smuggling. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This follows the National …

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has announced that he would appoint former Chief Justice David Maraga as Attorney General if he becomes president in the 2027 General Election. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a post shared on his official X account on the night of June 18, …

The matatu industry has raised concerns over mounting financial losses caused by ongoing protests in Nairobi and other major towns, warning that continued unrest could push many investors—especially those servicing loans—into default and risk of repossession. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to the Matatu Owners Association (MOA), …

Fresh details have surfaced surrounding the fatal shooting of a police officer during an attempted robbery in Thika Town, Kiambu County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Constable Bernard Koome, a member of the Special Patrol and Investigation Unit (Spiv), was gunned down on Wednesday afternoon during an operation …