A 74-year-old gentleman was recently rescued from Ndeini island in Wamunyu, Machakos County, following a harrowing seven-day ordeal. Nyolo Ngeti had ventured to the island to check on his livestock when unexpectedly, the river’s water levels surged, leaving him stranded without means to return to the mainland. During his week-long confinement, Nyolo endured extreme hunger, […]
Twenty families residing near a three-story building faced a sudden evacuation on Tuesday night due to structural issues in the building, which was still under construction, in Kutus town, Kirinyaga County. Upon receiving urgent reports from concerned members of the public, Kirinyaga County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Samuel Kanjobe, responsible for lands, took immediate charge […]
Police in Siaya County are currently conducting investigations into the death of a 50-year-old man discovered deceased within his residence in Ugunja. Siaya County Police Commander, Cleti Kimaiyo, confirmed the incident, stating that Samuel Karume’s body was found on Tuesday night at his home situated in West Uholo location. Preliminary inquiries suggest that the circumstances […]
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) is gearing up to restart a portion of its commuter train services after a temporary halt due to heavy rains. Initially suspended on April 24, the commuter train services, which serve as a vital transportation link for daily commuters to and from Nairobi city center, traverse five key routes: Embakasi, […]
President William Ruto has issued a directive mandating the reopening of all schools on Monday, May 13, 2024. This decision stems from improved weather forecasts indicating a decrease in heavy rainfall, which had previously necessitated delays in school reopening. Concurrently, President Ruto has instructed that funds be allocated via the National Government Constituencies Development Fund […]
In honor of National Tree Growing Day, Friday, May 10, has been designated as a public holiday, according to an announcement received by Citizen Digital. The occasion will also serve as a day of reflection to commemorate those who have tragically lost their lives in the floods that have affected Kenya. Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura […]
Brand Finance, the world-renowned brand valuation consultancy, has crowned Equity Bank as Kenya’s most valuable company, a testament to its strategic expansions both regionally and locally. Despite facing formidable economic challenges, Equity Bank has managed to sustain its brand value, registering a modest 1 percent increase to reach a staggering Sh65.8 billion, as per the […]