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Gov’t sets aside Ksh.4B for flood mitigation as 70 people killed
The government has scaled up measures to mitigate disaster caused by the ongoing enhanced rains and floods, even as the meteorological department warned that heavy rainfall will continue through to the weekend. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Friday said the…
Bomas of Kenya CEO Peter Gitaa Koria arrested over Ksh.8M kitchen utensil tenders
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have arrested Bomas of Kenya CEO Peter Gitaa Koria over an alleged Ksh.8,587,831 procurement fraud. This action follows the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) approving charges against him on Friday, following…
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Terence Creative opens up on battling depression
Comedian Terence Creative has opened up about his battle with depression, pressure, and anxiety, revealing lesser-known struggles he has faced. Terence shared these personal challenges while expressing gratitude to Rev Lucy Natasha, who named him as her favorite comedian. Accepting Rev Natasha’s recognition, Terence acknowledged that despite appearances, all is not well in his life, but he remains hopeful that…
Sakaja declines to step down from UDA Nairobi elections
Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has refuted claims suggesting that he was pressured to withdraw from the race for the Nairobi United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party chairmanship. Reports had surfaced indicating that some party officials had urged Sakaja to step…
Helicopter engine failure: Understanding the causes and pilot responses for safe landing
Helicopters, with their unique design and capabilities, rely heavily on their engines for safe flight. When an engine fails, pilots must act swiftly and skillfully to ensure a controlled descent and a safe landing. In this article, we’ll explore what happens during helicopter engine failure, common causes, and the critical maneuvers pilots employ to land safely. What Happens During…
US Senate approves potential TikTok ban
The Senate voted Tuesday to pass a bill that will either ban TikTok or force a sale of the short-form video app, giving its China-based parent company ByteDance up to one year to divest its crown jewel before facing deletion from US app stores. The vote was a landslide, with 79 senators voting in favor and 18 against. The bill passed in the House…
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for supporting protests
An Iranian rapper jailed for supporting anti-government protests has been sentenced to death, his lawyer has said. Toomaj Salehi in his songs supported protests in 2022 that erupted over the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died in police custody after allegedly wearing an…
Man City thrash Brighton to go second in table
Manchester City moved smoothly to within one point of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a game in hand after a routine victory over Brighton at the Amex Stadium. What threatened to be a dangerous fixture was effectively over by the interval as City romped into a three-goal lead, moving ahead of Liverpool into second place and closing ominously on Arsenal. Kevin de Bruyne's first header in his 68 Premier League…
The Life And Times Of General Francis Ogolla
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla on Thursday died in a helicopter crash at the Sindar area of Elgeyo Marakwet County, barely a year after ascending to the position.…
108 prisoners escape after rain damages prison
More than 100 prisoners have escaped from a jail near Nigeria's capital after heavy rain damaged part of the facility where they were housed. According to the authorities, 118 inmates…
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Suspected drug trafficker arrested with Sh1.8m cocaine
On Friday morning, a suspected drug trafficker was ejected from a Nairobi-bound bus originating from Moyale. Police discovered 417 grams…
Two Maasai Mara University students drown In Enkare-Narok river
A multi-agency team from Narok County and the Kenya Red Cross have initiated efforts to recover the bodies of two…
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction in New York has been overturned, on the basis that he did…
Chicken thief burnt to death by irate mob in Embu
Residents of Igembe South Sub County have been warned against taking the law into their own hands following an incident…
Slot confirms he wants Liverpool job
Arne Slot has said he hopes to take over from Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager at the end of the…
Man City thrash Brighton to go second in table
Manchester City moved smoothly to within one point of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a game in hand after a…
Areas that will experience heavy rains during the weekend
The Kenya Meteorological Services has sounded the alarm with a heavy rainfall advisory extending from Friday and spanning through the…
We’re ready to send police to Haiti, Ruto says
President William Ruto has affirmed Kenya's readiness to dispatch police personnel to Haiti in efforts to stabilize the nation. His…
108 prisoners escape after rain damages prison
More than 100 prisoners have escaped from a jail near Nigeria's capital after heavy rain damaged part of the facility…
Fancy Fingers announces first solo concert after Sauti Sol split
Renowned Kenyan musician Fancy Fingers, formerly of Sauti Sol, has exciting news for his fans. The artist, whose real name…
Taylor Swift’s new album reignites feud with Kim Kardashian
Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has stirred up interest surrounding her past feud with Kim Kardashian. The…
US woman’s rare medical condition leaves her permanently aroused
A 21-year-old woman from the United States has shared her harrowing experience of living with a rare medical condition that…
‘Male’ hippo in Japan zoo found to be female after 7 years
A zoo in Japan has confirmed that a hippopotamus thought for seven years to be a he is, in fact,…
Terence Creative opens up on battling depression
Comedian Terence Creative has opened up about his battle with depression, pressure, and anxiety, revealing lesser-known struggles he has faced.…
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for supporting protests
An Iranian rapper jailed for supporting anti-government protests has been sentenced to death, his lawyer has said. Toomaj Salehi in…
Seven killed while sleeping after Ethiopia building collapses
A residential building that was under construction in Ethiopia’s capital city has collapsed, killing seven people sleeping in a house…
Everton apply final blow to Liverpool title challenge
Everton moved closer to Premier League survival and put a huge dent in Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge with an…
Man Utd fight back twice to beat Sheff Utd
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes led from the front to ensure another chaotic performance eventually ended in victory against relegation-threatened…
Court issues warrant of arrest against Mombasa governor Abdulswamad Shariff
The High Court in Mombasa has taken stern action against Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir and County Attorney Jimmy Waliaula, issuing…
President Ruto officially opens Bunge towers
President William Ruto inaugurated the Ksh.9.6 billion Bunge Towers on Thursday morning, marking the culmination of a project that was…
Sakaja declines to step down from UDA Nairobi elections
Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has refuted claims suggesting that he was pressured to withdraw from the race for the…
Govt steps up relief efforts as death toll from floods hit 40
Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki has announced the government's heightened efforts to provide assistance to individuals affected by severe…
Man kills himself after attacking and injuring his wife over a domestic feud
A 57-year-old man attacked and seriously injured his wife before killing himself over a domestic feud in Kilibwoni, Nandi County…
Gachagua assures that the UDA elections will be fair
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who also serves as the deputy principal of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, has…
Carlos Tevez released from hospital after suffering chest pains
Former Argentina international Carlos Tevez has been released from hospital after suffering from chest pains. The 40-year-old Independiente head coach…
Two Premier League players arrested over alleged rape
Two Premier League footballers have been arrested in connection with an alleged rape. The pair – both aged 19 –…
Raila tells President Ruto to declare floods a national disaster
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party leader Raila Odinga is now urging President William Ruto to declare the ongoing…
Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church
Seven members of a Muslim family in eastern Uganda have been arrested by the authorities for allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old…
Woman charged with defrauding businessman Ksh.11 Million in Kiambu
On Wednesday, a woman named Hannah Wanjiru Waithaka was arraigned at the Kikuyu Law Courts in Kiambu, accused of defrauding…
Traffic disrupted along Thika Road after Githurai 45 residents stage demos
Traffic along the Thika superhighway faced disruption on Wednesday as Githurai 45 residents staged demonstrations along the busy highway. The…
Four bodies retrieved from Mathare River as search for six other flood victims continues
Four bodies suspected to be flood victims have been recovered from Mathare River following heavy rains in Nairobi on Tuesday.…
DCI unmasks main suspect behind Rita Waeni gruesome murder
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has released CCTV images of the primary suspect in the brutal murder of 20-year-old…
Kenya Power ordered to pay Ksh500M over fire that claimed 30 lives
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has been ordered by the High Court to pay over Ksh500 million in…
KDF unveils funeral plans for soldiers killed in chopper crash
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has released the burial schedule for the seven military officers who tragically died in a…
Police seize 50 bags of bhang worth Ksh37.5M in Kisii
Police have seized 50 bags of suspected bhang worth a staggering Ksh37.5 million in Kisii County. In a statement issued…
‘Utakulwa na baridi huku nje’ Akothee advices women from divorcing their husbands
Akothee, the President of Single Mothers, has offered advice to women, urging them not to emulate her lifestyle, particularly her…
US Senate approves potential TikTok ban
The Senate voted Tuesday to pass a bill that will either ban TikTok or force a sale of the short-form video app,…
KURA partially closes 4 roads in Nairobi over flooding
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has partially closed four roads in Nairobi due to heavy flooding, issuing a traffic…
48-year-old man found dead in Nairobi guest room
An employee of a bus company was found dead in a lodging he had booked along Kirinyaga Road, Nairobi. The…
Heavy rains force Kenya Railways to suspend all commuter train services
Kenya Railways announced on Wednesday the temporary suspension of all commuter train services due to heavy rains experienced across the…
Govt renames Moi Day to Mazingira day
The Government has renamed Utamaduni Day, celebrated on October 10, to Mazingira Day. President William Ruto signed the legislation amending…
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