Category: Society
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Nancy Kering, Security remains tense in Kiserian, Kajiado County, following a wave of rape and murder incidents reported in recent weeks. In the latest case, a 45-year-old woman, identified as Naomi Wambui, was found murdered and burnt inside her house on Sunday. Her body bore multiple stab wounds and severe burns on different parts. The…
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A suspected fake gold dealer is in police custody after being accused of defrauding a Pakistani national of USD 34,800 (Ksh.4.5 million). According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Stephen Magero was arrested after the scam victim filed a complaint at the Karen Police Station. The foreigner reported that he bought 500 grams of…
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Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has lauded National Youth Service(NYS) institution for the role played during Mai Mahiu floods. Kihika who spoke on Thursday August 28, during NYS recruits pass out parade in Gilgil, commended the NYS for their bravery during last year’s Mai Mahiu floods. She at the same time called for deeper collaboration in…
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Heavy rains sweeping across Kenya this week have led to tragic consequences, with Nairobi and Narok County bearing the brunt of the devastation. The downpours have claimed multiple lives, displaced hundreds, and exposed critical vulnerabilities in both urban and rural communities. In Nairobi, at least six fatalities were reported following a night of intense rainfall.…
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Kenyans woke up to a shocking death announcement on Daily Nation that the bore the image of billionaire businessman Jimmy Wanjigi. In its obituary section, the leading Newspaper used Wanjigi’s image to announce the death of a businessman identified as James Richard Wanjagi. “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James…
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A family in Kilifi is devastated after the death of their daughter in the Nithi River bridge bus accident that claimed the lives of 34 people. Dr. Mary Mwandisha, who graduated with a Bachelor in Medicine from the University of Nairobi in 2020, was traveling from Meru to Voi in Taita-Taveta County when the ill-fated…
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The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) is warning that La Niña may return to impact weather and climate patterns beginning September onwards. The UN organisation however says that “despite the temporary cooling influence of La Niña, temperatures are still expected to be above average for much of the world.” According to the latest forecasts from the…
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Aga Khan Walk, in the heart of Nairobi’s Central Business District, is always busy with human traffic. Its central location makes it a popular meeting point. Some residents wait for friends, others relax as they pass the time, while many are glued to their smartphones to enjoy the free street internet installed by the government.…
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Aga Khan Walk, in the heart of Nairobi’s Central Business District, is always busy with human traffic. Its central location makes it a popular meeting point. Some residents wait for friends, others relax as they pass the time, while many are glued to their smartphones to enjoy the free street internet installed by the government.…
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Murder suspect Gideon Angisa. (Photo: DCI/X) The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed the arrest of a key suspect in the murder of 20-year-old Faith Kemunto. Kemunto was set to join Machakos University next month before her disappearance and tragic death in July this year. The suspect, Gideon Angisa, 22, was arraigned at Nyamira…