The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) is set to construct a Kes.7.3 billion Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 5 along Outer Ring Road in Nairobi. The government intends to complete the project within two years as part of its broader initiative to modernize the urban transportation system. “This Ksh7.3 billion (USD 56 million) project is…
Seleman Shomary failed to hide his sadness and grief after his wife died after giving birth The heartbroken man said the delay in health services from the hospital they visited led to his wife's death The Tanzanian revealed that he paid for ambulance services so that his wife could be taken to another hospital, but…
Justina Syokau, a gospel singer known for her outspoken nature and controversial remarks, has made headlines again – this time with a tearful public plea for forgiveness. In an emotional post shared on her Facebook page on September 12, 2024, Syokau offered a heartfelt apology, repenting for what she described as allowing herself to be…
The ClimateWorX initiative will engage 20,000 youth in its first phase to support climate and environmental restoration efforts in Nairobi County. Speaking at the launch in Korogocho, President William Ruto announced that the program will officially begin on October 1 and will soon expand to other counties with an additional 40,098 young Kenyans expected to…
Police have launched an investigation following a horrific accident that occurred on the road to Bengaluru Airport, in India According to the police, three university students died on the spot after their motorcycle was hit by a truck The three students, aged between 22-23 years, were on their way to Bengaluru city when they collided…
The new proposals on registrations of persons will not compromise with private data of individuals, Nandi County residents have been told.Nandi Central Deputy Commissioner Alfet Hudulu, speaking in Kapsabet town, assured the residents that the government has ensured enhanced security features in the new proposed Maisha Card .She insisted…
Nelson Amenya, a Kenyan living in France, revealed the details of the previous secret agreement between the Kenyan government and Adani Airports Holding Group. The Union of India will be handed over the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where it would spend more than KSh 230 billion for revitalization He says his exposure has brought…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) carrying bags of evidence they collected from Businessman Jimmy Wanjigi’s home in Muthaiga on August 9, 2024. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The Wanjigi family says police took personal items worth millions of shillings during a raid on their Muthaiga home in August. Among the most valuable items were luxury…
Political activist Eric Omondi held a rally at Tononoka Stadium in Mombasa, but the police interrupted it One of the officers tried to lift Eric up, but the mob of angry youths burst into flames The former comedian wondered why they wanted to arrest him, when he had all the necessary permits to organize the…
Multiple Olympics champion Gabby Thomas has opened up on the secrets to her success after an impressive 2024 campaign. Olympics 200m champion Gabby Thomas feels denying herself some luxuries to prioritizing her career is the reason behind her success. Thomas is still reveling in her impressive Olympics outing when she won three gold medals in…
South Mugirango Member of Parliament Silvanus Osoro defended the government's partnership with Adani Holdings to modernize the JKIA airport, citing the need for infrastructure improvements Osoro urged Kenyans to suggest alternative investors instead of criticizing the plan, stressing that PPPs help avoid rising taxes and borrowing He stressed that modernizing the airport will improve Kenya's…
School heads whose negligence results in student deaths or injuries could face prosecution if a proposed law is enacted. A petition submitted to the National Assembly urges lawmakers to create legislation that would hold head teachers and school administrators accountable for failing to ensure student safety. The petition, led by John Wangai, a public litigation…
Kenya, an American woman, married Carl and they had three children but later she met another relative Tiger who fell in love They talked about the unusual arrangement, with Kenya saying she wanted another man Tiger openly objected to Kenya's proposal, with people expressing mixed opinions about the unusual marriage arrangement A woman who is…
Anti-riȯt police fired water cannons to disperse dozens of Marikiti traders who had gathered along Haile Sellasie Avenue and part of Jogoo Road to protest against possible eviction from the Wakulima market by the Nairobi County government. The irate traders made their way to the streets along the Wakulima market on Thursday, September 12, 2024,…
Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah M. Barasa has called for increased investment in mental health in order to address the growing mental health burden in the country. While emphasising the need for a multidisciplinary approach to prevention, care and treatment of mental health cases, Dr Barasa pointed out that mental health is one of the…