Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) detectives have arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized heroin valued at approximately Ksh 1.19 million during an intelligence-driven operation in Nakuru. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Ephantus Kariuki Mwangi, was intercepted while riding a motorcycle bearing registration number KMEC 785W. Officers became suspicious of luggage he was carrying, prompting an immediate […]
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a manhunt for traffic police officers who fled during a sting operation targeting alleged bribery along a major highway in Machakos County. According to the commission, the officers are part of a group that was under surveillance following an intelligence-led investigation into claims of corruption at a […]
Nadia Cherono Ruto’s life story is one of resilience, compassion, and unexpected destiny. Born in Machakos County, her first days were marked by heartbreak after she was abandoned shortly after birth. Her survival and early upbringing were made possible by the care and dedication of Catholic nuns at Madre Ippolita Children’s Home, where she found […]
Six lions and at least 34 vultures have been found dead at Amboseli National Park in an incident authorities believe may be a case of deliberate poisoning, raising fresh concerns over cross-border tensions between Kenya and Tanzania. Wildlife officials say the animals were discovered lifeless in the same area, suggesting exposure to a toxic substance […]
Skywatchers across Kenya are in for a spectacular celestial display tonight, January 10, 2026, as Jupiter reaches opposition, making it appear larger and brighter than at any other time of the year. In a statement, the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) said the phenomenon occurs when Earth moves directly between the Sun and Jupiter, placing the […]
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has restricted access to the AI image generation and editing features of its chatbot Grok to paying subscribers, following widespread criticism over non-consensual deepfakes. The move responds to concerns that the tool was being misused to create sexually explicit images of real people, including minors, without their consent. Since […]
Tragedy struck Nairobi on January 1, 2026, after a 16-storey residential apartment building under construction collapsed in South C estate, sparking panic and urgent rescue operations. Several people are feared trapped beneath the debris, though authorities had not confirmed the number of casualties by the time of publishing. Emergency responders, including firefighters, police officers and […]
Police in Muragara, Kirinyaga County, have launched a manhunt for a woman suspected of stabbing and killing a man following a dispute over a Ksh 60 debt on Christmas Day. According to police reports, the incident occurred on Thursday, December 25, after a heated argument between the suspect and the deceased escalated into a fatal […]
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has signalled a continuation of the constitutional reform push long championed by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, calling for a national referendum to be held alongside the 2027 General Election. In a statement released on December 24, Mudavadi argued that Kenya still grapples with unresolved constitutional questions that require direct […]