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15/10/2025

Siaya County Govt Postpones Official Functions to Mourn Raila Odinga’s Demise

by Hivi Punde October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 The Siaya County Government has announced the suspension of all official functions following the passing of Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga, describing the moment as one of profound loss and national grief. Governor James Orengo said the circumstances nece...

14/10/2025

Taita Taveta Residents Decry Unlawful Evictions and Defective Title Deeds After Land Dispute

by Fenny Atieno October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 Over 300 residents of Mkocheni in Taita Taveta County are demanding justice after being forcibly evicted from a 1,000-acre piece of land and allocated two-acre plots with defective title deeds. Speaking on Monday, October 13, the displaced families ex...

14/10/2025

Garissa Teachers, Boda Boda Riders Protest Over Killing of Young Lecturer

by Hivi Punde October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Learning and business activities in Garissa Town came to a standstill on Monday morning after hundreds of teachers and boda boda operators took to the streets to protest the killing of a 27-year-old teacher. The deceased, a lecturer at Garissa Teachers....

14/10/2025

Great Day for Kenyans to Work on What is Good for Their Daughters Who Are a Big Part of our Country

by Adongo Ogony October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Day of the Girl Child: How Mathare’s young mothers are rewriting their futures Stories from the real life are very inspiring. And here is one of them. In Mathare, the narrow streets are alive with colour and sound. A group of girls, some holding ba...

14/10/2025

DCI Investigates Chinese National Over Alleged Ksh170 Million Bank Fraud in Nairobi

by Fenny Atieno October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched investigations into a Chinese national accused of orchestrating a massive Ksh170 million banking fraud targeting a Nairobi-based construction company. According to documents filed before th...

14/10/2025

Ngunjiri Wambugu: We expect politicians like Ruto, Gachagua, or Kalonzo to mobilize their bases — but what about the national conversation on why voting matters?

14/10/2025

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall in several regions, including Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Naivasha, from Tuesday, October 14, to Saturday, October 18.

The report indicates that areas in the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Coast, and parts of Northern Kenya will also experience rain and showers. Counties such as Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, and Kiambu will see sunny mornings on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by showers later in the week.

14/10/2025

One person died and several others were injured after a Citi Hoppa bus overturned near Serena Hotel in Nairobi’s CBD on Monday night, September 13.

The 51-seater bus reportedly lost control and overturned around 11 p.m., trapping passengers inside. Kenya Red Cross teams and bystanders joined rescue efforts, while the accident caused major traffic disruption along Kenyatta Avenue. Authorities have yet to confirm the exact number of passengers on board.

14/10/2025

The World Bank has pledged to expand its support for Kenya following a meeting between government officials and Dr Zarah Kibwe, Executive Director representing the African Group I (AfGI), in Washington D.C.

The discussions focused on extending assistance to Kenya’s minerals and pharmaceutical sectors, with proposals to pilot support for local drug manufacturers. The move aims to strengthen Kenya’s industrial capacity and boost economic growth through strategic partnerships.

14/10/2025

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has condemned recent incidents of violence against police officers, including the killing of officers at State House and JKIA.

In a statement on Monday, October 13, IPOA warned that such attacks undermine the rule of law and efforts to promote police accountability.

The authority urged Kenyans to express their grievances through lawful means rather than resorting to violence, noting that the assaults and destruction of police property threaten public order and safety.

13/10/2025

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has announced that all sea events in the county will now require mandatory clearance from the County Security Committee.

The directive follows the MV Dragon tragedy at Tudor Watersports, where three people died after the boat capsized during the East African Ocean Festival.

Nassir said the move aims to address safety and security lapses identified after the incident. The decision was reached after consultations with a multi-agency rescue team comprising the Kenya Navy, Kenya Coast Guard, and county officials.

13/10/2025

Hundreds of Kirinyaga residents, mainly women, staged protests on Monday, October 13, condemning former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly attacking Governor Anne Waiguru.

The demonstrators, who identified as Waiguru’s supporters, marched through the streets with placards bearing messages such as “Respect Women Leaders” and “The Choice is Ours.” They also lit bonfires along the Kutus-Samson Road, disrupting traffic.

The protests followed remarks Gachagua reportedly made during a church service in the county the previous day.