Author: Samuel Otieno

Bus crash in South African mountains kills at least 42
The vehicle veered off a steep mountain road on the N1 highway near the town of Makhado in Limpopo province on Sunday evening, before tumbling down an...

Search ends as three bodies recovered after Mombasa boat tragedy
Governor Nassir said the bodies were found at different locations around the site of the accident site.

Client over profits: Comex Homes calls for comfort-centered developments
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Irungu emphasized that property development should be client-centric, ensuring maximum satisfaction...

Ruto’s move to bring Gideon Moi into Gov't a masterstroke- Analyst
Political Risk Analyst Dismus Mokua described Ruto as “a master in coming up with strategic narratives,” but noted that the President is likely to shi...

Body recovered in Tudor boat tragedy, search continues for two more
The body was identified as that of Caleb Otieno, 21, by his mother, Janet Adhiambo.

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigns weeks after taking office
Lecornu is the fifth French Premier to quit his post in the past two years.

Two nabbed with elephants tusks valued at Sh1.1 million
The tusks, which had been concealed in a bag, were seized alongside a red Boxer motorbike and are now held as exhibits.

State to roll out nationwide NYOTA grassroots sensitization forums
The Nyota initiative, implemented in partnership with the World Bank, will provide Sh50,000 grants to 70 young people in each of Kenya’s 1,450 wards,...

Judge temporarily blocks Trump from sending National Guard troops to Oregon
California and Oregon sought the temporary restraining order after the president sent guard members from California to Oregon earlier in the day.

Trump urges mediators to 'move fast' as key Gaza peace talks set to begin
The talks come after Hamas agreed to some parts of a 20-point US peace plan, including freeing hostages and handing over Gaza governance to Palestinia...

We are not planning a drug import ban, says Pharmacy and Poisons Board
In a statement on Sunday, October 5, 2025, the regulator termed the allegations false and misleading, saying they were intended to cause unwarranted p...

Madagascar security forces blame protesters for violence
The Indian Ocean island has seen near-daily rallies over alleged misgovernance and water and power cuts, with protesters clashing with security forces...

TikToker Kaluma Boy granted full university scholarship
Bishop Kamau revealed that Kaluma Boy will pursue a course in Sales and Marketing with a focus on digital marketing.

Morocco sees 8th straight day of protests organised by online Gen Z group
The demonstrations in the usually stable North African kingdom have bucked the perception of young Moroccans as being politically disengaged, and have...

Police intercept Lamu-bound bus, recover bales of cannabis
According to a police report, the bus, registration KDN 368W and operated by Tawakal Bus Service, was on a routine trip from Nairobi when officers fla...

Georgia protesters try to storm Tbilisi presidential palace
The protest took place on the same day as local elections, which the opposition is largely boycotting following a government crackdown. One organiser...

Vinicius double over Villareal sends Real top of La Liga
After a frustrating first half which saw the Real players whistled off the pitch at the break, it took Vinicius just 90 seconds to break the deadlock...

Distorted! NPS faults media over CHAN fraud claims against DIG Lagat
NPS, in a statement on October 4, 2025, described the claims as “sensationalist, distorted, and bordering on misinformation.”

13 killed in Nakuru-Nairobi Highway crash
Images shared online showed a wrecked PSV on the roadside while the trailer came to a stop a few yards ahead.

Two arrested over illegal ethanol possession in Uasin Gishu
According to a report by the National Police Service (NPS), officers intercepted a vehicle bearing two separate registration plates travelling towards...

Trump orders deployment of troops to Portland and authorises 'full force'
The announcement drew pushback from Democratic lawmakers, who said there was no need for federal troops to be deployed to the city.

Philippines death toll rises to 11 as storm Bualoi bears down on Vietnam
Bualoi battered small islands in the centre of the Philippines on Friday, toppling trees and power pylons, ripping roofs off homes, unleashing floods...

Fire near KPC headquarters in Nairobi contained
According to KPC, the fire broke out at 12:40 pm from a manhole at the entrance of the station along Nanyuki Road, raising concerns due to its proximi...

Malawi's President Chakwera concedes defeat
Official results released so far show ex-president Peter Mutharika, Chakwera's predecessor, has built a commanding lead in the September 16 election.

CS Murkomen hails church for reforming Kerio Valley bandits
Speaking during a church service at AIC Milimani in Nairobi on Sunday, Murkomen praised the church’s efforts in reaching out to individuals abandoning...

PS Muthoni: Public smoking laws must be enforced
Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, said the government remains firm in its efforts to curb public smoking...

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe wins men's Berlin Marathon
Sawe finished in 2hr 02min 16sec, 11 seconds slower than his personal best set in Valencia in 2024.

Heightened security as Americans gather for Kirk memorial
The event, organised by Turning Point USA (TPUSA), is on Sunday September 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale and could be attended by more th...

Trump adds $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa applicants
Critics have long argued that H-1Bs undercut the American workforce, while supporters - including billionaire Elon Musk - argue it allows the US to at...