A significant fire broke out at a multi-story apartment complex behind Garden City in Kasarani Constituency on the afternoon of Saturday, January 31, 2026. Footage circulating online shows intense flames consuming the upper floors of the building, with thick, dark smoke rising into the sky and shrouding the entire facade. The situation is made more […]
President William Ruto has joined national leaders and Kenyans in mourning the passing of Mama Esther Jerotich, the mother of Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago. Mama Esther, affectionately known as Gogo Esther, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, while undergoing treatment in hospital, the family confirmed. In a condolence message, President Ruto described Gogo […]
Inspector General of the National Police Service (NPS), Mr. Douglas Kanja, on Thursday held a consultative meeting with leaders of the United Opposition at his office, reaffirming the Service’s commitment to neutrality and equal service to all Kenyans. The IG was accompanied by his deputies – Mr. Eliud Lagat of the Kenya Police Service and […]
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has confirmed the deaths of three recruits during a routine training session at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School in Eldoret. According to a KDF statement, the recruits experienced medical complications while undergoing training and received immediate on-site medical care. They were then transferred to Eldoret Regional Hospital, where, despite […]
Several passengers were injured when a matatu flipped over along Haile Selassie Avenue in Nairobi on the morning of Friday. Preliminary reports indicate that the vehicle lost control when the driver’s brakes failed while attempting to avoid another car. Traveling at a high speed, the matatu then mounted a pavement and flipped, causing panic among […]
Presidential hopeful Miguna Miguna has raised hard-hitting questions over the late Raila Odinga’s inner circle and family relations, reigniting debate following recent claims by Winnie Odinga that she did not know Oketch Sallah well. In a lengthy Thursday statement, Miguna said attacks directed at Oketch Sallah were “hypocritical, unreasonable and malicious,” even as he clarified […]
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has defended the conduct of Members of Parliament and the independence of Parliament, dismissing claims of external interference and collusion in the House. Speaking on TV47, Wetang’ula said accusations often arise when individuals or groups lose key votes or debates in Parliament. “Any time an individual or a group loses, […]
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has accused Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire of diverting funds allocated for the Mashanga County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP), alleging the money was instead used to finance a boda boda event. In a strongly worded statement, Kuria said he was “deeply disappointed” by what he termed as a confession made […]
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza was impeached after sustained pressure from Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), who accused her administration of mismanaging county resources and allegedly allowing her husband and close associates undue influence in county affairs. The accusations, which she strongly denied, centred on claims of governance failures, strained relations with the assembly, […]
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced mandatory eyesight testing for all drivers in Kenya, following a sharp rise in road accidents attributed to poor visibility. The phased nationwide programme was officially launched in Nairobi County, with the authority saying the move is aimed at reducing preventable deaths caused by impaired vision. The […]