Category: Society
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A fatal car accident on the Moroto-Napak road in Uganda has claimed the lives of four individuals, including two Kenyan politicians, Philemon Lotudo and Elijah Lopuke. The incident occurred at Tapaach and involved a black SUV, reportedly associated with the West Pokot County government. West Pokot County Commissioner Khaliff Abdullahi has confirmed that investigations are…
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237 Kenyans have lost their lives to floods in the past one month, the government has said. The floods caused by heavy rains that continue to pound different parts of the country have also displaced 807,000 other Kenyans from 161,000 households, according to Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa. “That is a very high number compared…
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Kennedy Mwangi’s life, which ended tragically on September 9, 2024, was marked by hardship, crime, and unfulfilled aspirations. Born in 1993 in Bendor Estate, Gatanga Sub County, Mwangi’s path took a dark turn when he was orphaned at 14, leaving him and his four siblings in the care of their grandparents and struggling to survive.…
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There is need for concerted effort in addressing rising cases of femicide in Kenya. During the Forum held in Nakuru on Friday, there was situational analysis presentation by Norec Exchange Fellow Angelina Yohana. The analysis on femicide in Kenya brought to light the sobering reality of a crisis that is both pervasive and deeply rooted…
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Nakuru East Ward MCA Anthony Kanyere Kamau alias Geru has vowed to ensure better road network within the Ward. Already the MCA has pushed for the improvement of the roads in various areas. The road works commenced last week in various areas within the Ward. Some of the roads include Joddys to the centre house…
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NPSC CEO Peter Leley during a past event/FILE The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has revised its earlier schedule for the nationwide recruitment of police constables, set to commence this Friday. In a notice issued Tuesday, the Commission announced the addition of seven new recruitment centres across five counties and made corrections to 23 others…
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Governor Mutula Kilonzo jr. Flagged by county officials and development partners during the launch of Makueni county policy at the governors office grounds in wote./HANDOUT Makueni County has launched an ambitious new energy policy that aims to deliver clean, affordable, and reliable power to homes, schools, health centers, and business across its six sub-counties, cementing…
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The six respondents when they appeared before the Milimani Law Courts on September 30, 2025 court./SARAH AWINJA A Milimani court has ordered six respondents to be detained for 10 days to allow detectives to complete investigations into alleged illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. The six, five of them serving police officers, will remain in…
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The only gate which is locked at 7pm and opened ay 9am / BRIAN OTIENO Tudor MCA Samir Baloo at Kwa Makaa on Monday / BRIAN OTIENO The disputed land at Kwa Makaa area in Tudor / BRIAN OTIENO The opening on the wall through which school children are forced to pass to go to…
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Alan Kamau Kimani. PHOTO/IPOA A family in Migori County is demanding answers after their 40-year-old relative, Alan Kamau Kimani, died while being held at Komomwamu Police Post in Kuria West. Kimani, who had been arrested on Thursday, September 25, for allegedly cutting down trees, was reported dead the following day under circumstances that have sparked…