A morning journey along the Embu-Meru Highway turned tragic after a Toyota Sienta plunged into a ditch at Kaura Mijii, leaving several passengers feared dead and others believed to have sustained serious injuries. The accident occurred on Thursday between Giampampo Stage and Mitheru, according to preliminary reports. The vehicle was travelling along the highway when
NCBA Group CEO John Gachora has obtained a High Court order stopping his prosecution over allegations linked to a Sh363 million fraud case involving First Assurance Investment Company Limited. The order was issued by Justice Gregory Mutai ahead of Gachora’s scheduled plea, temporarily preventing the Director of Public Prosecutions and other state agencies from arresting,
A middle-aged man has been charged in Mombasa over an alleged attempt to traffic methamphetamine valued at Ksh.114.5 million. The case is linked to a larger drug trafficking matter involving six Iranian nationals whose case is already before the Mombasa Law Courts. Martin Mugendi Gitonga appeared before Mombasa Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Gladys Olimo
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has cut ties with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), saying the government has failed to deliver on promises made to residents who strongly supported President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration in the 2022 General Election. Kagombe, who was elected on a UDA ticket, announced his decision during the
Kenyan-born American runner Jonah Koech has been banned for three years after the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) found highly atypical blood values in his Athlete Biological Passport, which were linked to blood doping. Blood doping refers to the use of prohibited methods or substances to increase the amount of oxygen carried in the blood and
The government has moved to seize four vehicles after the High Court in Nairobi issued preservation orders in a case involving suspected proceeds of crime and money laundering. The court order means the vehicles cannot be sold, transferred, or used as security while the case is being pursued. The move was initiated by the Assets
For travellers, landing in a new country often comes with an immediate challenge: finding affordable mobile data. From expensive roaming charges to airport SIM queues, getting connected can be frustrating — especially after a long flight. Kwetu eSIM is offering travellers a simpler alternative, allowing them to purchase, install and manage travel data plans for
Questions over the role of Kenya’s communications regulator in online content disputes are becoming harder to ignore, particularly after its cybersecurity unit was reportedly used to seek the removal of publications that appear to involve journalism, workplace disputes and allegations against private individuals and company executives. The controversy centres on the National Kenya Computer Incident
Nairobi’s struggle with disorder is not new, but the methods being used by some county officials to enforce rules are now attracting as much attention as the problems they are meant to solve. Geoffrey Mosiria has become one of the most visible faces of Nairobi County enforcement, with his public confrontations and clean-up operations regularly
A major recovery operation by detectives has led to the discovery of SGR fence gates and other goods suspected to have been stolen from a storage yard in Marurui along the Northern Bypass. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said its Operation Support Unit (OSU) detectives recovered the items during an operation connected to an