A night out ended in horror at the General Service Unit (GSU) mess compound in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, after 45-year-old nurse Doris Murei Nandi was shot six times in a suspected crime of passion. Doris, a married health worker, was reportedly drinking at a bar within the camp with…
Nairobi County Introduces New Fees for Filmmakers, Influencers and Digital Creators
NAIROBI — Filmmakers, influencers, content creators and digital entertainment businesses operating in Nairobi will now be required to pay new licensing fees following the introduction of charges under the 2026 Nairobi County Finance Act. The new measures, published on August 23, expand the county’s revenue framework to cover the rapidly…
Malonza Joins Kitui Leaders in Colourful Dowry Ceremony at Kyoani
KITUI, Kenya — Former Cabinet Secretary Hon. Peninah Malonza joined Kitui leaders, families, elders and residents of Kyoani, Ikutha Ward, Kitui South Constituency, for a colourful traditional dowry ceremony celebrating the union of Catherine and Ronald Ngala. The ceremony brought together families and members of the community in a celebration…
Former High Court Judge Joseph Mutava Dies, Family Mourns
The family of Kibwezi East Member of Parliament Hon. Jessica Nduku Mbalu has been plunged into mourning following the death of her husband, Justice Joseph Mbalu Mutava, a former Judge of the High Court of Kenya. The former judge died suddenly after reportedly falling ill on Friday night, despite having…
Seven Tourists Killed in Helicopter Crash at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu
Seven people, including a pilot and six tourists, were killed after a helicopter crashed near the foothills of Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday morning. The aircraft went down at about 9:13am in the rugged terrain of the popular tourist destination, with all seven occupants confirmed dead. The Kenya…
Seven Killed, Over 30 Injured in Makueni Matatu Crash
MAKUENI, Kenya — Seven people have died while more than 30 others sustained serious injuries after a matatu carrying about 50 passengers crashed in Makueni County on Friday night. At the time of the initial response, emergency teams were still carrying out rescue and scene-clearance operations, making it difficult to…
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale’s Wife Gloria Dies After Heart Attack
KAKAMEGA, Kenya — Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale is mourning the death of his wife, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, who died suddenly on Saturday morning after suffering a heart attack. The Senator confirmed the death in a statement, describing the loss of his wife as a devastating blow to his family and…
Everlyne Koech Warns Against Revival of 2007-Style Politics Ahead of 2027 Polls
Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant Everlyne Cherobon Koech has warned political leaders against reviving ethnic and divisive rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying Kenya must not return to the political environment that preceded the 2007 post-election violence. Addressing journalists in Nairobi on Friday during a Kitwek Nairobi Forum press…
Wiper’s Kitui South MP Aspirant Arrested Over Corruption Allegations
Gladys Mami Kivoto among six arrested over alleged conflict of interest and procurement irregularities KITUI, August 6, 2026: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Kitui County Chief Officer for Agriculture and Fisheries Gladys Mami Kivoto and five company directors over alleged conflict of interest and procurement irregularities involving…
KITUI:MYSTERY DEATH: Grade 9 Learner Found Dead at Kimuu’s Water Catchment as DCI Launch Probe
MUTHA — Shock and concern have gripped residents after the body of a Grade 9 learner was discovered at Kimuu’s Water Catchment pool in Kengo Sub-Location, prompting detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to launch a probe. The discovery of the learner’s body has raised questions over how…