Hundreds of motorists were left stranded after a group of protesters blocked the Pangani section of Thika Superhighway following a demolition exercise that sparked unrest. The demonstrators said they were protesting the demolition of their structures, which they claimed had left them aggrieved. The road blockade brought traffic to a …
Read More »Suspected Car Thief Gunned Down After Thika Road Chase
A man suspected of being part of an armed car theft ring was shot dead after a dramatic police pursuit and exchange of gunfire in the Muigai Inn area of Juja following a high-speed chase along Thika Road. The deceased, identified as 55-year-old George Wanjohi Kimani, was described by investigators …
Read More »Smoke, Flames and Gridlock: Githurai Wakes to Chaos
A group of demonstrators in Githurai, Nairobi, set up bonfires on Thursday morning as commemorative activities marking the first anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests took place across parts of the country. Videos circulating online showed thick smoke and flames near the Githurai roundabout, disrupting movement along sections of …
Read More »Sonko Escorts KMTC Student to Final Resting Place After Tragic Bus Incident
Mike Sonko has stepped in to support the family of the late Eugene Malivi Mutuku, a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student who died after allegedly being pushed from a moving bus along Thika Road. According to a statement shared on his Facebook page, the former Nairobi governor said his …
Read More »Student Dies After Alleged Push from Moving Matatu
A tragic incident along Thika Road has sparked widespread anger after a final-year medical student reportedly died after being thrown from a moving public service vehicle and subsequently run over. The victim, identified as Eugene Mutuku, was said to be on his way to a hospital attachment in Kasarani on …
Read More »Masengeli: No One Blocked from Nairobi CBD
Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has dismissed reports that Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) is under lockdown, insisting that access to the city remains open. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Masengeli, speaking on Monday, encouraged the public to abide by the law and hold peaceful protests. …
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