The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says at least 71 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a designated humanitarian area, in an attack which Israel says targeted senior Hamas leaders. More than 289 people were injured, according to the health ministry’s statement. The strike hit the al-Mawasi area near Khan Younis,…
By FRED OLUOCH South Sudan this week celebrated its 13th independence anniversary by generating worries to both concerned Africans and faraway allies like the United States, signalling a fall from hope with which the world once saw this youngest nation on the continent. The country marked Independence Day on July 9 with little fanfare. But…
Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast for the next five days starting from Saturday, July 13, 2024, to Wednesday, July 17, 2024. According to the general outlook, intermittent cool and cloudy conditions are expected over some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the South-eastern lowlands and the Rift…
Three students and six teachers of Olasiti Boarding Primary School have sustained injuries following an accident involving their school bus road at Chepsangor along Nandi hills -Kimwani-Kopere road in Nandi County The school bus was involved in the accident at Chepsangor along Nandihills-Kimwani-Kopere road in Nandi County The pupil were from…
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The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has handed over financial support of Ksh20 million to the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) to bolster health services to communities affected by floods. In April, the country witnessed devastating floods that wreaked havoc. The floods left more than 200 people, scores injured, and loss of properties and destruction…
By KITSEPILE NYATHI The Zimbabwe government has launched a crackdown on opponents to forestall protests against unresolved political disputes during a forthcoming regional summit. Harare will host the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit on August 17, where President Emmerson Mnangagwa will take over as chairperson of the sub-regional organisation. That Summit could also…
A road accident involving a school bus left three students and six teachers of Olasiti Boarding Primary School injured on Saturday morning July 13, 2024. The school bus was involved in the accident at Kimwani along Nandi Hills-Kopere road in Nandi County. The students were going back to school in Narok County after participating in…
Bhang worth over Kshs 3.5 Million, as well as several crates and cartons of counterfeit alcoholic beverages have been destroyed through burning, crushing and burying at the Isiolo Law Courts grounds, following conclusion of the respective cases involving them. Speaking at the Court Grounds where she presided over the exercise, the Chief Magistrate at the…
Locals milling at the scene where 9 bodies have so far been recovered.[Courtesy] Six bodies retrieved from the Kware dumpsite near Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi were all females, detectives say. According to a report by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the six were severely mutilated in various stages of decomposition. Earlier, images seen by…
An eight-year-old child testified about his ordeal in Shakahola Forest alongside his siblings setting a grim mood that permeated Shanzu Law Courts. Under state protection, the child bravely recounted his experiences in a secure environment, highlighting the gravity of the case against suspected Shakahola massacre architect Paul Mackenzie and his associates The young witness struggled…
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A bank teller has been charged at Milimani Law Courts with stealing Ksh2.5 million. In a statement, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) said the accused, Joseph Musembi Mutuku, was arraigned after investigations established that during his time of employment he purportedly misappropriated funds. In addition, DPP revealed that Mutuku was employed at Co-operative Bank…
Kelvin Mang’are, accused of breaking into Parliament four times between April and July 2024 and vandalizing electrical switches valued at Kes.2.6 million, faces charges related to theft and unlawful entry. Authorities allege that Mang’are illegally entered the Parliament building on April 23 and May 20, 2024, contravening Section 306 (a) of the Penal Code. During…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed that they had begun their investigations on what transpired leading to the death of a senior accountant of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. In a statement released on Thursday, July 11, 2024, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) stated that two suspects had been arraigned in court…