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Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno is among six people dead after a helicopter they were travelling in crashed and burst into flames on the edge of Chepkieb Forest in Mosop, Nandi County, on Saturday evening. The chopper went down at about 4.45pm, moments after attempting to take off from a makeshift landing site near the … Continue reading “Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno among 6 dead in helicopter crash”
Nairobi residents are set to pay up to 50 per cent more for water and sewerage services after the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) approved new tariffs for the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) covering the 2025/2026 to 2028/2029 period. “NCWSC applied to the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) for a review of … Continue reading “Nairobi Water and sewer bills set to increase by Ksh23 and Ksh15”
Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed defended President William Ruto’s government and the Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) role in it during a recent homecoming event for Principal Secretary Pareno in Kajiado County, on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Junet addressed critics who question the implementation of the 10-point agenda—the agreement between ODM and the United … Continue reading “60% of this government would be ODM if Raila was still alive; Junet Mohamed”
An Israeli strike has hit an elementary girls’ school in Minab, a city in the Hormozgan province of southern Iran, killing dozens of people, according to state media, as the immediate civilian cost from Israel and the United States’s huge bombardment of Iran comes into sharper focus. Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim News Agency cited the Judiciary of Minab … Continue reading “Israel and US strike two schools in Iran, killing more than 80 children”
Iranian state media have confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed at his office in the Israeli-US attacks on Iran, following earlier reports of his killing by US and Israeli officials. A 40-day mourning period for the longtime Iranian leader has been announced. The Sunday confirmation comes after Iran’s Tasnim and Mehr news … Continue reading “Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead after US-Israeli attacks”
Authorities have released details of the passengers who were on board the ill-fated helicopter that crashed in Mosop, Nandi County on Saturday February 28, 2026, claiming six lives. The helicopter, registration 5Y-D5B, went down at 4:45 pm at Chepkieb area shortly after take off. The area chief who reported the incident said they rushed to … Continue reading “Details of passengers who perished with MP Johana Ng’eno in helicopter crash”
Presidential candidate Reuben Kigame has blasted an Easy Coach passenger bus after putting his life at risk on the Chavakali-Kapsabet Highway. In a statement on Sunday, March 1, Kigame explained that he vehicle, a Prado, was forced to swerve out of the road after encountering the overspeeding bus which had its headlights in full beam. … Continue reading “Reuben Kigame speaks after near-death incident involving Easy Coach bus”
The Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church has announced a public inquiry into the activities of Crypto-trading where worshippers lost millions after the online platform collapsed. The collapse of a cryptocurrency and forex trading platform that had been promoted by a senior church leader left thousands of Kenyans reporting financial losses estimated in the millions of shillings. … Continue reading “SDA Church members lose millions in a crypto scheme”
Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has outlined key government reforms aimed at expanding access to national identification documents, saying President William Ruto has moved to dismantle longstanding barriers that left many Kenyans — particularly in historically marginalised counties — unable to obtain IDs. Speaking during a mass ID registration exercise in Masara, Suna West, … Continue reading “Government scraps vetting, fee payments for ID cards”
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has formally withdrawn from the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition following a resolution by the National Executive Committee (NEC). ODM has written to the Secretary General of Azimio and copied the communication to the Registrar of Political Parties, giving a 90-day notice. ODM addressed the letter to Junet Mohamed, … Continue reading “ODM issues formal notice to withdraw from Azimio Coalition”
The government has announced over 300 vacancies across multiple ministries, state corporations, and public universities in a major recruitment drive to curb the country’s unemployment crisis. The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) is looking to fill the position of Deputy Director of Human Resource Management and Development, a KNQA Grade 3 post. Applicants must have … Continue reading “Government announces over 200 jobs across multiple ministries”
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has defended its position following public concern over the alleged use of auctioneering firms to recover unpaid student loans. This is after a loan beneficiary shared a message on their X account, indicating that their outstanding loan had been forwarded to an auctioneering firm for recovery. The post, shared … Continue reading “HELB to use auctioneering firms in loan recovery enforcement”
Police are investigating a daring night robbery in which several armed suspects raided a home in Kiamuthambi village in Kirinyaga Central and dismantled a Lexus vehicle valued at approximately Sh35 million. According to preliminary reports, the gang struck shortly after midnight, arriving in two vehicles and storming the compound under the cover of darkness. The … Continue reading “Armed gang dismantles Sh35mn Lexus in night raid in Kirinyaga”
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has announced that it will host a free kidney screening exercise on Thursday, March 12, as part of activities to mark World Kidney Day 2026. The hospital has invited the public to take advantage of early testing and expert health education. The hospital explained that the one-day event will provide essential checks, including blood pressure … Continue reading “KNH announces free kidney screening on March 12”
The government has warned schools against hiring non-trained teachers as drama directors or sports coaches. Speaking on Tuesday, February 24, Nandi KUPPET Director Harisson Muriuki stated that the Ministry of Education demands that all coaches must be approved by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). “The rule not only applies to drama but also to sports. … Continue reading “Government warns schools about hiring sports and drama coaches”
A form 3 student who passed away shortly after falling ill in school died from a lung infection, an autopsy has revealed. The postmortem, which was conducted at Montezuma Funeral Home in the presence of the family and officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), confirmed that the student, Consolata Nduku, had succumbed to … Continue reading “Autopsy reveals what killed form 3 student after falling ill in school “
Police in Kakamega have arrested 14 goons suspected of causing chaos during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Kakamega County. Speaking on Tuesday, February 24, Western Region Police Commander Issa Mohamud confirmed that the suspects were nabbed when police officers pulled over a private vehicle. Mohamud disclosed that the suspects were found in possession of crude … Continue reading “Police arrest goons who disrupted Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi rally”
State House Comptroller Katoo ole Metito has revealed that most State Houses and State Lodges’ land have fallen into the hands of land grabbers, hampering the process of renovating them. Katoo, who appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security, told MPs that they have recovered 100 acres in Kakamega, with their … Continue reading “State Houses and State Lodges land grabbed”
Members of Parliament have poked holes in what they termed an extravagant 2027 election budget presented by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The lawmakers were shocked by a request of over Ksh.1 billion for meals alone, in what they say amounts to an expensive election. IEBC stated that it requires Ksh.63.9 billion for … Continue reading “IEBC seeks Ksh.63B for 2027 General Election, Ksh.1.1B allocated for meals”
ODM rebels opposed to the broad-based government were on Tuesday kicked out of powerful committees in the National Assembly and moved to less lucrative ones, as the government-leaning team of the party moved in to crack the whip. Suba South MP Caroli Omondi was ejected from the powerful Constitution Implementation and Oversight Committee, with his … Continue reading “Caroli Omondi, Ruth Odinga among ODM rebels removed from powerful committees”
The Kenya Airports Authority has come out to refute claims that there were armed goons at the Kisumu International Airport on Saturday, February 21. In a statement, the KAA described claims by sections of the Linda Wananchi tour organisers as inaccurate, with the authority reiterating that airport premises remained extremely secure as per protocol. “KAA … Continue reading “Kenya Airports Authority responds to Sifuna’s claims of armed goons at Kisumu Airport”
The Mexican army announced Sunday that it had killed powerful drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera in an operation that sparked a wave of violence in various parts of the country. Oseguera, the 59-year-old leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was wounded in a clash with soldiers in the town of Tapalpa, in Jalisco … Continue reading “Top Mexican drug cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ killed”
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Graduate School has announced its May 2026 intake for postgraduate programmes, inviting applications from self-sponsored students under its collaboration with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). In a notice on Monday, February 23, KEMRI said applications are open for both Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy … Continue reading “KEMRI announces May 2026 graduate intake; How to apply”
High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi has declined to issue conservatory orders stopping the planned privatization of KPC following a petition filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. In his ruling, the judge stated that it would be unfair to grant substantive orders at this stage since the matter had only been listed for mention. The court … Continue reading “High Court declines to issue orders stopping planned privatisation of Kenya Pipeline”
The Young and Emerging Leaders Advocacy Forum (Yelaf) has postponed its planned visit to the Ichaweri home of former president Uhuru Kenyatta, citing security concerns and the need for further consultations. YELAF Chairperson Samuel Kagwe said the organisation will announce a new date after completing internal planning and coordinating with the Office of the Fourth … Continue reading “Youth group responds after cancellation of planned Uhuru meeting”
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened applications for students seeking to undertake diploma courses at the Kenya School of Law. In a notice on Monday, February 23, the placement body said the applications were opened for the May 2026 intake, urging those who wanted to enter the legal profession through … Continue reading “KUCCPS opens applications for diploma in law at Kenya School of Law for May 2026 intake”
A Toyota Probox vehicle was torched on Monday, February 23, in Keroka, Kisii County, as supporters of Jubilee Candidate, Fred Matiang’i, clashed with suspected goons. The vehicle purported to be ferrying goons was forced off the road by irate supporters who barricaded the road. Several occupants fled the scene, save for two, who the pro-opposition … Continue reading “Vehicle torched as Matiang’i supporters confront goons in Kisii”
A tense standoff played out on Monday morning at the Embu Level Five Hospital mortuary after a family arrived to collect the body of their child for burial, only to be told it could not be traced. Relatives and friends of one-year-old Lee Delyn Mukundi, who died a week ago, had gone to the facility … Continue reading “Standoff at Embu Level Five mortuary after child’s body goes missing”
Kenyan authorities have successfully foiled an abduction of a Tanzanian activist from Kenya, preventing a cross-border rendition to Tanzania. In a notice issued by the Law Society of Kenya and Amnesty International, police officers drawn from Lukenya and Kyumbi police posts, alongside DCI detectives, together with other national and county security agencies, swiftly acted on … Continue reading “Three arrested after failed attempt to abduct Tanzanian activist in Kenya”
ODM candidate for the West Kabras MCA by-election, Edward Indimuli, has announced that he has stepped down from the race just three days to the election. Speaking to the press on Monday, February 23, Indimuli claimed that his life was in danger, and endorsed UDA candidate,Elphas Shalakha. “I have stepped down and endorse this young … Continue reading “ODM candidate steps down for UDA in by-election, cites intimidation”