Mombasa, Kenya| In a major blow to illicit trade networks, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has thwarted a sophisticated smuggling operation at the Port of Mombasa, seizing a staggering 9.5 million sticks of illegal cigarettes cleverly concealed as sanitary towels. Valued at approximately Sh200 million, the contraband could have evaded over Sh76 million in tax […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The Kenyan music scene is reeling from the heartbreaking loss of Betty Bayo, the revered Kikuyu gospel artist whose soul-stirring anthems like “Siyabonga” and “Jemedari” inspired millions. Bayo, aged just 42, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi following a valiant fight against hypertension and leukemia. Her […]
In a heart-wrenching turn of events that has gripped the Lugari community, the body of Simon Isiaho Shange, the esteemed principal of Munyuki Mixed Secondary School, was tragically recovered from the murky depths of River Kipkaren on Saturday morning—exactly six days after he mysteriously vanished from the scene of a devastating car crash along Kenya’s […]
In a groundbreaking ruling that underscores the critical importance of transparency and accountability in Kenya’s public sector, the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has delivered justice to Halako Dida Waqo, awarding him a substantial KSh 7 million in compensation. This decision, handed down by Justice Byram Ongaya, stems from a contentious petition against […]
•The Revelation Comes Amid 2025 Spike In Kenya, where motorcycle taxis—locally known as bodabodas—serve as a lifeline for millions, a troubling rise in road accidents has cast a shadow over this vital sector. Experts and stakeholders are increasingly pointing to poor eyesight among riders and a widespread lack of proper training as primary culprits behind […]
Rabai, Kilifi County, Kenya| In a heartbreaking workplace tragedy that underscores ongoing concerns about industrial safety in Kenya’s mining and construction sectors, the family of 40-year-old mason Dennis Nyakanga is urgently calling for justice and transparency following his untimely death in a crane accident at a quarry in Rabai Sub-County. Nyakanga, a dedicated worker and […]
In the bustling coastal city of Mombasa, where the rhythm of daily life intertwines with the demands of efficient governance, one man’s unwavering commitment to public service has catapulted him into the national spotlight. Harrison Yogo, the dynamic Manager of the Mombasa Huduma Centre, was recently hailed as a national hero in the Statesmanship category […]
•This Comes Amid Allegations of Toxic Waste Dumping In the arid expanses of Marsabit County, northern Kenya, a growing health crisis has gripped communities in areas like Kargi, Korr, Loglogo, Kalacha, and Hurri Hills. Reports of a surge in throat and stomach cancer cases, potentially linked to contaminated water sources, have reignited long-standing fears of […]
In a pivotal moment for international discourse on technology and humanity, Rehema Dida Jaldesa (RDJ), the esteemed Chairperson of Kenya’s National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), took center stage at the IX International Scientific and Practical Conference in Moscow, Russia. Held on October 23, 2025, the event focused on “Protection of Human Rights in the […]
In a fiery address that laid bare the financial woes plaguing Busia County, Governor Paul Otuoma has squarely blamed his predecessors for saddling the region with a staggering Sh5 billion in pending bills, a debt mountain that’s hampering development and fueling unrest among workers and suppliers. Speaking at the Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 21, […]
