Chief Protus Wechuli, affectionately known as the ‘Misheveve Chief,’ has officially retired from public service after an 18-year tenure as the chief of Saboti Location in Trans Nzoia County. His retirement was celebrated on April 5, 2025, with a ceremony attended by community members and dignitaries, including DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa. Wechuli gained national […]
People use a makeshift boat to move after the Congo River rises to its highest level, causing flooding. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo January 10, 2024.REUTERS/Justin Makangara Heavy downpours in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, have resulted in the deaths of around 30 people, according to local officials. The torrential rain, […]
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa attends the company’s 15th Annual General Meeting on July 28, 2023. | PHOTO: @PeterNdegwa_/X Safaricom has announced a scheduled system maintenance for M-PESA services on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 1:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. During this 30-minute window, M-PESA services will be intermittently available. Other services, including calls, data, and […]
Tahmeed Coach Mombasa accident There has been three reports of accidents involving Tahmeed coach buses in the past 24Hours. In te first accident, On the night of Friday, April 4, 2025, a Tahmeed Coach bus reportedly heading to the company yard at Changamwe was involved in an accident in the Kibarani area of Mombasa County. […]
The Kenyan government and tourism industry stakeholders have refuted recent reports alleging that a group of 50 youths attacked and robbed cruise ship passengers in Mombasa, leading to the cancellation of port visits. Officials clarified that the incident involved the theft of a single tourist’s phone by two individuals in the city’s central business district. […]
Tusker FC’s young striker, David Polepole, has rapidly ascended from the club’s youth ranks to become a pivotal figure in the senior team. Following an injury to top scorer Ryan-Wesley Ogam, Polepole seized the opportunity to lead Tusker’s attack, making an immediate impact. In his first league start against Posta Rangers, he contributed both a […]
The trial of Sarah Wairimu, accused of murdering her husband, Dutch businessman Tob Cohen, commenced on April 3, 2025, at the Kibera High Court in Nairobi. The prosecution presented its opening statement, asserting that evidence would demonstrate Wairimu’s involvement in Cohen’s death. The first witness testified at the crime scene in Kitisuru, where Cohen’s body […]
A collage of the suspects arrested by DCI. On April 3, 2025, a multi-agency operation led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) resulted in the arrest of eight individuals in Nairobi suspected of involvement in a land fraud syndicate. Among those apprehended are two Ministry of Lands employees: Dan Adero Okoth, an assistant security […]
In April 2023, security services at Naivasha Sub-County Hospital were disrupted when two security companies clashed over control of the facility. Stega Security Company, whose contract was reportedly active until June 2023, was unexpectedly replaced by another firm from Baringo County. This abrupt change led to protests from approximately 40 Stega guards facing job losses. […]
The event, hosted at St. Maurice Mwira School, was graced by dignitaries, including Dr. Jane Makau, Chairperson of the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), Harriet Chiggai, the President’s Advisor on Women’s Affairs, and Fred Afune, Director of Shabiki.com. Thousands of students across Western and Nyanza regions are set to benefit from improved access to […]