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Kenya Taxpayers to pick up KSh1.1bn for President William Ruto advisers

The Kenyan government, led by President William Ruto, is set to allocate over Sh1 billion for the maintenance of his advisory units, as outlined in budget documents presented to Parliament. This allocation represents an increase from the previous fiscal year’s expenditure of Sh977 million. These advisory units, consisting of six distinct entities, will primarily utilize […]

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Boda boda rider arrested in Kirinyaga for ‘kidnapping and holding two schoolgirls hostage’ for 30 days

A boda boda rider accused of abducting two sisters and holding them hostage for a month has been arrested. Acting on a tip-off, police raided a rented house in Kimandi village, Kirinyaga County, on Friday evening rescued the two girls, who are secondary school students, and arrested the man. The suspect was taken to Kerugoya […]

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Manhunt For Husband After Ohangla Dancer Sheila Wegesha Found Murdered on going

Police in Athi River, Machakos County, are currently investigating the tragic homicide of Sheila Odoyo, a renowned Ohangla dancer better known as Sheila Wegesha. The lifeless body of the 38-year-old was discovered in a disturbing scene, lying in a pool of blood with severe cuts to her throat, on her matrimonial bed in Hill View […]

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Weatherman in Kenya Lists Areas to Receive Heavy Rainfall as Schools Reopen on Monday

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning concerning the imminent heavy rains anticipated across various regions of the country over the next 48 hours. As per the advisory, the Kenya Met outlined that localized heavy downpours are likely to impact areas in Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, and the Central Highlands. Similar weather conditions […]

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Mt Kenya University student found dead after Sh27,000 ransom demand in Thika Estate

Thika West Police Station is currently investigating the tragic demise of Faith Musembi, a 19-year-old university student whose lifeless body was discovered in Pilot Estate, Thika, Kiambu County. The investigation was prompted when Faith’s father, Boniface Musembi, found her deceased in her residence after receiving ransom demands through her phone. Upon receiving distressing calls demanding […]

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African leaders rally for affordable fertiliser amidst Kenyas Agriculture CS Linturi ouster

As the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health summit drew to a close in Nairobi, a unanimous commitment echoed among leaders spanning the continent: the urgent need for accessible fertiliser for small-scale farmers. With the participation of more than five heads of state, alongside esteemed dignitaries and stakeholders, the summit convened to address pressing agricultural issues, […]

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Tears as 13 Mai Mahiu dam flood tragedy victims are buried, 37 people still missing

Emotions surged through the atmosphere in Mai Mahiu, Naivasha, as the community bid farewell to 13 of the 61 individuals who tragically lost their lives in a devastating flooding incident two weeks ago. Tears cascaded down the cheeks of grieving relatives and friends as they grappled with the profound loss of their loved ones. The […]