Thika Town Inches Closer to City Status After Kiambu County Assembly Approval Thika town is now a step closer to becoming Kenya’s sixth city. This follows the unanimous adoption of a proposal by the Kiambu County Assembly. The proposal now awaits approval by the Senate, which holds the final
Several Kenya Police officers deployed to Homa Bay for the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations are crying foul. This is in response to what they describe as blatant underpayment and unequal treatment. The officers were mobilized as early as May 28 to prepare for the national event, which was held on June 1. The officers say […]
Mugithi star and serving police officer Samidoh Muchoki has been swiftly reassigned. This is from the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) headquarters in Gilgil to the volatile region of Baringo County. A move widely interpreted as a disciplinary measure following the viral spread of his politically charged performance. The transfer was executed by the National Police […]
A heartbreaking scene unfolded at Igegania Hospital in Gatundu North, Kiambu County. On Tuesday evening, a child died under unclear circumstances, sparking public outrage and raising questions about possible medical negligence. In the video, the child’s father is seen distraught by the death, A widely circulated video on social media shows a visibly distraught man,
In collaboration with other security agencies, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have reportedly launched a search for the Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader. The former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following his controversial comments related to the 2007 post-election violence. According to sources close to Gachagua, DCI officers
Detectives have arrested another suspect linked to the brutal killing of Kasipul MP Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were, who was fatally shot on April 30, 2025. Amos Barasa Kasili was apprehended in the Kibera Darajani area in an intelligence-led operation. Authorities say forensic investigations placed Barasa at the crime scene and connected him to the primary […]
More than 2.5 million learners across Kenyan schools could miss this year’s national examinations and assessments after the budget proposed for administering the tests was excluded from the 2025/26 financial plan. Appearing before a Parliamentary Committee on Tuesday, Principal Secretary for Basic Education Julius Bittok and other senior officials from the Ministry of
An 18-year-old dancer, widely known for his viral dances in a blue jacket at VVIP Rooftop Lounge, has reportedly died following a brutal assault by the club’s security team on Sunday night. Eyewitnesses and social media users claim the young man, celebrated for helping elevate the club’s online popularity, was severely beaten and abused by […]
Kitengela Foreman Robbed of Ksh 307,000 Meant for Workers’ Pay After Bank Visit Police are investigating a robbery in which a construction foreman in Kitengela lost Ksh 307,000. This is shortly after withdrawing the money from a local bank on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The foreman, who had visited Diamond Trust Bank’s Kitengela Branch, had […]
The hopes of Butere Girls High School students to showcase their talent at the National Drama Festivals were dashed on Thursday. This is after they declined to perform their highly anticipated play, Echoes of War. The students took to the stage at around 8 a.m. But their voices were quickly silenced not by choice, but […]