02 May 2024, Kenya – Kenya Airways has announced that some of its flights departing from Nairobi may experience extended delays due to the heavy rains and resulting traffic congestion in the country. The airline has apologized for the inconvenience this may cause to its travellers and assured that the safety and well-being of its crew and passengers remains its top priority. Passengers whose flights are affected will receive an additional message via email or text. In the meantime, customers are advised to contact the airline’s customer relations team for updates and assistance through phone ..read more

A firearm loaded with 13 rounds of ammunition was seized from a 27-year-old suspect in the Gadamoji area of Marsabit County. According to police report. The suspect, identified as Wario Golo, was arrested by officers from the Marsabit Central police station. The seizure followed a report from members of the public, who informed the police about the suspect’s possession of the carbine firearm. Police are currently questioning Golo to determine the source of the weapon and the reason for its possession. The police are urging members of the public to continue providing information about any suspi ..read more

Kenya and the wider East African region, President William Samoei Ruto has appointed Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed as the new Airforce Commander for the Kenya Defence Forces. This marks the first time in East Africa history that a woman has been appointed to such a high-ranking position in a country’s military. The appointment of Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed comes after the tragic helicopter crash that resulted in the death of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla and nine other members of the Kenya Defence Forces. The crash, which occurred on 18th April 2024, also left o ..read more

02 May 2024 National Assembly, 149 Members of Parliament voted in favor of impeaching Mithika Linturi from his position as the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture. The impeachment stems from his alleged involvement in the Fake Fertilizers scam, which has garnered widespread attention and concern. Only 36 MPs opposed the motion, highlighting the substantial support for Linturi’s removal. Following the impeachment vote, an 11-member Committee will be appointed to conduct a thorough investigation into the claims made against Mithika Linturi. This committee will diligently examine the evidence and d ..read more

Investigations have been launched by the County Government of Kirinyaga following the collapse of a four-storey building in Karia village, Kirinyaga Central, resulting in the tragic death of a 40-year-old woman. Deputy Governor David Githanda, accompanied by the County Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee, visited the site and confirmed that structural engineers have been deployed to determine the cause of the collapse. The incident occurred during heavy rains, claiming the life of a middle-aged woman who was sleeping in a nearby semi-permanent house that was partially destroyed by the ..read more

Former Murangá Governor Mwangi Wa Iria, alongside his wife Jane Waigwe Kimani and others, finds himself behind bars at Industrial Area Prison in Nairobi after denying multiple corruption accusations. The charges, ranging from abuse of office to money laundering, stem from alleged irregular tenders worth Kes. 562 million awarded to a company associated with them, Top Image Consultants. Wa Iria, unable to meet the Kes. 20 million bond or Kes. 10 million cash bail, remains in custody. These accusations implicate not only the former governor and his spouse but also his brother-in-law Solomon Mutur ..read more

This morning, in the Beta Farm area of Kimumu, Eldoret, a startling discovery was made by a bodaboda (motorcycle taxi). The rider stumbled upon a two-week-old infant nestled inside a carton. Remarkably, the child appeared to be in good health. Alongside the baby was a short note, presumably addressed to the father, adding mystery to the situation. Upon receiving the report, police swiftly responded to the scene. The infant is now under the care of authorities as efforts to locate the parents or guardians intensify. An investigation has been initiated to uncover the circumstances surrounding th ..read more

A Madrassa teacher in Kilifi County, Yusufu Charo Dole, has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) confirmed that Dole stupefied his victim before carrying out the assault on July 29, 2022, at Mambrui in Magarini Sub County within Kilifi. Chief Magistrate Elizabeth Usui delivered the verdict, stating that the prosecution’s evidence was sufficient to support the charge against Dole. The prosecution team, led by Counsels Kennedy Kirui and Barack Chirchir, presented compelling witnesses and exhibit ..read more

Nairobi, Kenya – A 24-year-old suspected drug trafficker arrested early this morning after anti-narcotics detectives found over 400 grams of cocaine valued at 1.8 million Kenyan shillings (around $13,500 USD) hidden in the soles of his rubber shoes. Acting on intelligence information, the detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) anti-narcotics unit, assisted by the Operations Support Unit, intercepted a bus belonging to Score Investment Ltd at the Blue Post section of Thika along the Nairobi-Garissa highway. During a search of the bus, which was headed to Nairobi from M ..read more

The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that heavy rainfall of more than 40mm in 24 hours is expected to pound several regions of the country starting from April 25th, 2024. The affected areas include the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including Nairobi, the Southeast Lowlands, the Coastal region, and the Northern sector. The heavy downpours are predicted to intensify to more than 50mm in 24 hours over the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including Nairobi, the Southeast Lowlands, Lake Victoria Basin, and off the c ..read more