Category: Society
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The family of a GSU police officer who was buried within the compound of the controversial St. Joseph Mission of Messiah in Africa, located in Rongo Sub-County, can now breathe a sigh of relief after a Rongo court ordered the exhumation of the body. In his judgment, Rongo Principal Magistrate Chrisphine Orwo directed that the…
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Recent horrendous road accidents in which more than 40 people have perished in several locations across the country once again underscore the need to enhance safety for motorists, passengers, and pedestrians. The worst was certainly the horror smash at a roundabout in Kisumu Town, in which 26 people died on Friday. A bus ferrying mourners…
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Caption for the landscape image: When a school bus left Koguta-Katombo village in Nyakach, Kisumu County, for a burial ceremony, six family members did not occupy their seats as planned. On that fateful Friday, members of Kobungu clan had gathered to travel to Nyahera for the burial of Risper Akeyo Ogendo — a journey of…
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A court has emphasised the importance of equity in matrimonial property matters after divorce. When marriages end, disputes over property can quickly turn into bitter court battles. Two recent cases, one from the Kitale High Court and another that travelled all the way to the Supreme Court, offer critical lessons for men and women on…
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Entrance to the Nairobi Hospital as well as Board Chair Herman Manyora. /NAIROBI HOSPITAL.HERMAN MANYORA The longstanding boardroom battle between Nairobi Hospital and Board Chairman Herman Manyora has taken a new twist with the former issuing a stern warning to members of the public regarding Manyora’s letter that was widely circulated on Saturday, August 9,…
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Outspoken Ugandan activist and academic Dr Stella Nyanzi, 51, is beaming with joy — she’s in love again! After nearly two decades of raising her children alone, Nyanzi has gone public with her new relationship, introducing her partner, a middle-aged white man, to the world through a series of photos on social media. Currently living…
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Three individuals have been arrested in Kitgum District for allegedly attempting to bribe officials during the ongoing Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise. According to Team Six of the Northern Region recruitment team, the suspects were not among the shortlisted successful applicants in Kitgum and Lamwo districts. They were reportedly apprehended while offering cash…
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Transport CS Davis Chirchir speaking during a consultative meeting with regional directors and resident engineers from KeNHA, KURA, KeRRA and KRB on July 18, 2025. /THIKA TOWN TODAY Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has urged road users, including motorists, to place their safety as a priority while using the roads across Kenya. Chirchir…
