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Alliance High School Closed After Fire Incident

Patricia Waigwa
On June 4, 2026, police arrested several students from Alliance High School following a suspected arson incident at the institution. The fire reportedly broke out at approximately 4:00 a.m. within a mattress storage facility located inside one of the school’s older dormitory blocks. According to preliminary investigations, a group of students allegedly gained access
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The Invisible Toxin Threatening Kenyan Households

Patricia Waigwa
On June 3, 2026, health experts renewed warnings about the dangers of aflatoxin contamination in commonly consumed foods. Aflatoxin is a toxic substance produced by certain molds that grow on food crops. Consequently, consuming contaminated food can cause severe health complications. Experts warn that exposure to high aflatoxin levels poses both immediate and long-term
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Government Blocks Proposed KPLC Electricity Price Hike

Patricia Waigwa
On June 3, 2026, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum officially withdrew the electricity tariff review application submitted by Kenya Power and Lighting Company. Consequently, Kenyan households, businesses, and manufacturers will continue paying current electricity rates. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced the decision after extensive
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Kenya Remains Ebola-Free After 22 Alerts Test Negative

Patricia Waigwa
On June 3, 2026, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed that Kenya remains free of Ebola despite several alerts reported across the country. Consequently, the Ministry of Health reassured Kenyans that all investigated cases tested negative for Ebola Virus Disease. According to Duale, the national surveillance system investigated 22 suspected Ebola alerts across nine
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Court Orders Utumishi Girls Fire Suspects Held for 21 Days

Patricia Waigwa
On June 3, 2026, the Naivasha Law Courts ordered suspects linked to the deadly Utumishi Girls’ Academy dormitory fire to remain in custody for 21 days. Consequently, the minors will stay at the Nakuru Children’s Remand Home as investigations continue. The prosecution had sought a 30-day detention period to allow detectives additional time to complete […]
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NYOTA Beneficiaries Set to Receive Final KSh25,000 Grant

Patricia Waigwa
Thousands of young Kenyans enrolled in the NYOTA program will receive their remaining startup funds by June 30, 2026. Consequently, beneficiaries will access the final KSh25,000 tranche of the business startup grant. The confirmation came from Susan Mang’eni during an update on the program’s implementation. Additionally, the government is working alongside the
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Utumishi Girls Fire Suspects Face Court

Patricia Waigwa
On June 2, 2026, several students from Utumishi Girls Academy appeared before the Naivasha Law Courts in connection with the deadly dormitory fire. Consequently, the court proceedings marked a major step in investigations into the tragedy that shocked the nation. The fire claimed multiple lives and left many other learners injured. Additionally, authorities conducted the