Category: Society
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The outside Toilets in the savannah, Masai Mara National Park, seen at game drive. Kenya Africa. Vacations and tourism concept. Tragedy struck early Tuesday morning after a 22-year-old man died when a pit latrine collapsed beneath him in Bankers Estate, Olkalau. Police identified the deceased as James Kagombe Karanja, who had reportedly gone to relieve…
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Meru, Kenya – Saturday, August 16, 2025: Officers attached to the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) have arrested two suspects linked to a massive Meru illegal electricity connection syndicate in Igembe North and South. The suspects, identified as Japhet Kirimi (alias Senator) and Ibrahim Gituma, were apprehended after KPLC investigators uncovered an extensive underground electricity…
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The government has intensified the crackdown on suspected livestock thieves in Nyandarua County following public outcry over the severity of losses encountered. According to Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, through a multi-agency team approach, the security officers have arrested and arraigned some people, and the operation is ongoing to net more suspects.…
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen speaking to journalists at the Nyandarua County Commissioner’s office/MINA Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced that police across the country will receive new vehicles by November this year to enhance service delivery and strengthen grassroots security. Speaking to journalists at the Nyandarua County Commissioner’s office during the launch of…
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Illiteracy among children aged 15-17 in Kenya stands at 6.8%, meaning these children are unable to read a full sentence. There’s no observed difference in illiteracy rates based on sex. Garissa County has the highest illiteracy rate in this age group, at over 80%, followed by Turkana and Mandera. The top 15 counties with the…
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja during a past press address. PHOTO | COURTESY | NPS Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has sought to allay fears of unrest ahead of the return of former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua from the United States, describing the much-publicized arrival as…
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Two people died on Wednesday while three others sustained serious injuries in a tragic road accident near Ting’ Wang’i junction along the Siaya-Bondo road in Siaya County. Two motorcycles, each carrying a rider and two pillion passengers, collided head-on, and eyewitnesses say one of the bikes was overtaking a bus when it rammed into the…
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Paul Kool speak to journalist on the death of his kin. (Photo: Courtesy) Police in Narok are investigating an incident where a Maasai Mara University employee and student was allegedly killed by a mob on allegations of stealing a cow. Narok Police commander Riko Ngare confirmed that three people namely; Felix Lemomo, Dennis Lanke and…
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has reaffirmed its commitment to easing traffic congestion and improving road safety along key national corridors through the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit (A8) and Nairobi–Mai Mahiu–Naivasha (A8 South) road projects. During a stakeholder engagement and sensitization forum held at the Nakuru County Government Offices, KeNHA officials met with county leaders and…
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The government has announced plans to set up a national traffic accident database in a move aimed at tackling the rising number of road fatalities that have sparked public uproar in recent months. The project is being developed through a joint effort by the State Department for Roads, State Department for Transport, and the Ministry…