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A Grade 10 student has stunned the community at Oriwo Boys High School in Homa Bay County after reporting to school barefoot and carrying only a manila bag as schools continue admitting learners under the government’s Grade 10 transition directive. The student, Flavian Wasonga, scored 56 points at Olasi Comprehensive School in Nyakach, Kisumu County … Continue reading “Shock as Grade 10 student reports barefoot at Oriwo Boys”
A police recruit collapsed and died while undergoing training sessions at the General Service Unit field in Magadi, Kajiado County. Police said the family of the recruit, identified as Cheme Chombo Cheme, had informed of the Saturday tragedy. Police said the victim was undertaking a recruit course at GSU Field Campus – Magadi when he … Continue reading “Another police recruit collapses, dies during training in Magadi GSU field”
Tension is high in Kakong’u village Turkana South constituency after armed bandits stormed the village, killed 6 people injuring 2 and drove away more than 2,000 animals. The incident paralysed transport along busy Lodwar-Kitale highway for the whole day as police together with reservists tried to pursue the bandits who are still at large. Turkana … Continue reading “Six people killed after armed bandits storm village in Turkana”
Sarah Wairimu has filed an application in the High Court seeking to have her trial in the murder case of Dutch businessman Tob Cohen declared a mistrial, citing alleged procedural and constitutional irregularities. The application was heard on Friday before Justice Diana Kavedza at the Kibera High Court. Through her lawyer, Wairimu requested the court … Continue reading “Sarah Wairimu wants Tob Cohen murder trial declared a mistrial”
The Kenyan government has announced plans to permanently preserve local and international condolence messages received after the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at national institutions. The messages, received from governments, institutions, and individuals worldwide, have been carefully bound into volumes that will be accessible to future generations across multiple national repositories. Principal Secretary … Continue reading “Government to preserve all Raila Odinga tributes in National Archives forever”
The Supreme Court has dealt a setback to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after dismissing applications arising from the legal battles that followed his impeachment in 2024. In a ruling delivered on Friday, January 30, the apex court dismissed applications filed by both Gachagua and the National Assembly, declining to halt proceedings or strike out … Continue reading “Blow to Gachagua as Supreme Court issues ruling on impeachment case”
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced the death of three recruits who lost their lives during a training exercise at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. In a statement dated Friday, January 30, KDF disclosed that the recruits developed complication sduring the exercise and received medical attention within … Continue reading “Three KDF recruits die during training”
A father, his son, and son-in-law were killed on Friday, January 30, by a mob in the Mimera area, Mukaa sub-County in Makueni County, after they were allegedly caught stealing livestock. According to reports, the three suspects, together with two accomplices, were apprehended by residents while transporting two stolen cows. Enraged villagers descended on the … Continue reading “Father and 2 sons burnt to death by angry residents over theft”
Mama Ida Odinga has recounted her shock at Raila’s final burial wishes as the family receives his memorabilia on Friday. Mama Ida Odinga has opened up on the shock and emotional strain the family faced following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. Ida revealed that his wish to be buried within 72 … Continue reading “I don’t know when Raila wrote will to be buried within 72 hours; Ida Odinga”
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) Chief Executive Officer Agnes Wahome now says that the long-standing Grade C+ cut-off for university admission is no longer sustainable. Speaking on Tuesday, January 27, the KUCCPS boss said the university entry grade could soon be removed as the country’s education system fully transitions to the … Continue reading “KUCCPS CEO reveals plans to remove C+ as university entry grade upon full transition to CBC”
The United States Department of State has announced that Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is set to visit Kenya. In a statement, the State Department said Landau will begin his trip in Egypt before proceeding to Ethiopia, Kenya then Djibouti, over an itinerary spanning late January to early February. “Deputy Secretary of State Christopher … Continue reading “US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Visit Kenya (DETAILS)”
A former deputy headteacher has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for defiling a 13-year-old pupil. The accused, John Kamau, was sentenced by Resident Magistrate Evangelista Kithinji, who found that the prosecution had proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt during the court proceedings. The court heard that the offences were committed between April … Continue reading “Deputy headteacher sentenced to 28 years for defilement”
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has dismissed reports of rolling out mandatory physical fitness tests for Public Service Vehicles (PSV) and commercial drivers. In a statement on Wednesday, January 28, NTSA said the eyesight testing drive held by ENA Coach should not be misconstrued as the commencement of the mandatory physical fitness tests. … Continue reading “NTSA clarifies rolling out mandatory physical fitness tests for PSV drivers”