President William Ruto has ordered a thorough investigation into the fire that killed 17 students at Hillside Endarasha Academy, Nyeri County Ruto was pleased with the bereaved while promising government support to them after the tragic incident Police said 16 students died at the scene, while one died from serious burn injuries on the way…
Manish Kerai of Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj YL A team.[Courtesy] Given the tight nature of Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs Super League title race this season, it is not hard to fathom out a scenario where the top four would take their spirited campaigns down the homestretch. Last weekend, Kanbis A dislodged longtime…
Harambee Stars face Zimbabwe in Uganda for Afcon qualifiers without home advantage, aiming to replicate their 2019 continental success. After missing out on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to a FIFA ban, Kenya’s national football team, the Harambee Stars, are set to begin their quest for redemption in the qualifiers for the upcoming…
On Wednesday, activist Hanifa Adan released a comprehensive audit of the Kes.31 million fundraiser started to support victims of police brutality during the Finance Bill protests. The audit, conducted by Seal Associates, detailed the allocation of funds raised through the MChanga platform. This initiative, backed by generous contributions from Kenyans and other supporters, aimed to…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined leaders to mourn the deaths of 17 pupils at Hillside Endarasha Academy. The night inferno occurred on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11 pm, claiming the lives of the young learners and leading to several injuries. The fourth president has described the deaths as pain that cannot be described….
The Government has launched investigations into the deaths of 27 pupils killed in an inferno Thursday night in Hillside Endarasha Aacdemy. At least 17 students were killed at a boarding school in Nyeri County and left more than 14 seriously injured. The cause of the fire is still not yet known. Sources indicate that the…
The Ministry of Education has expressed its regret following the fatal fire accident that occurred at the Hillside Endarasha Academy school that claimed the lives of 17 students. The fire occurred around midnight on September 5, causing 14 students to be injured and receive treatment at various hospitals. The boarding house had 156 boys at…
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Kabras Sugar stars Eric Cantona (left) and Derrick Ashiundu during warm up. [Washington Onyango,Standard] The fifth leg of the 2024 National Sevens Circuit, Driftwood Sevens, is set to kick off this Saturday at the Mombasa Sports Club, with defending champions Kabras Sugar RFC determined to retain their crown. Kabras currently sit second in the national…
Winnie Bwire, who played Dida in Citizen's hit TV show, Sultana, died on September 5 while receiving treatment in Turkey. The actor's fiance JJ, whose real name is Othman Njaidi, mourned and expressed his sorrow. The Tanzanian actor has shared a video from one of Sultana's episodes and photos they took behind the scenes, reminding…
Olympic champion Masai Russell faced criticism after a third-place finish but addressed detractors, asserting her growth during her rookie season. Olympic champion Masai Russell has slammed the backlash she received online following her third-place finish in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Zurich Diamond League on Thursday night. Despite her performance, Russell faced harsh criticism…
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo raised concerns about Raila Odinga's bid to become the chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC), noting the weak campaign efforts Maanzo expressed his support for Raila but criticized the lack of diplomatic support during the launch of his AUC campaign The senator pointed out the absence of senior leaders and…
The High Court has rejected a request to stop the Nairobi County Government from disposing of 120 unclaimed bodies held at the Nairobi City Funeral Home (City Mortuary). Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) did not provide sufficient reasons to justify halting the county’s planned disposal. The LSK argued that…
Nuru Okanga admitted to not sleeping since he announced that he received KSh 700,000 from Oscar Sudi The political activist told TUKO.co.ke that women were flocking to his DMs with romantic messages asking him to take them on dates. Okanga warned the women to stay away from his DMs, saying he was only married to…
By NATION AFRICA At least 17 pupils have been confirmed dead and 14 others seriously injured following a tragic dormitory fire tragedy at a primary boarding school in central Kenya. The blaze occurred at the Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri at night. National Police Service Spokesperson Dr Resila Onyango confirmed the tragic incident, and said…