Kelvin Kiptum’s death left a huge gap in the athletics world, but the biggest impact has been on his family, who are struggling financially. Nearly a year after his tragic passing in a road accident on February 11, 2024, the money he worked so hard for remains locked away, causing frustration and distress for his
As reported by the Star, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has revealed that Gilbert Kinyua, the patient who was stabbed to death in one of its wards, had a rare neurological disorder. This condition led to severe muscle weakness, making him completely immobile and dependent on full-time nursing care. He was admitted to KNH in December
According to a report by Nation Africa, authorities in Isiolo town have intensified their fight against crime by arresting 43 young people in an operation that targeted drug peddlers, muggers, illicit brew makers, and second-generation alcohol dealers. The operation also saw the arrest of those found loitering past midnight as part of a wider effort
Following Friday’s High Court verdict, Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has scheduled a meeting of the Parliamentary Group for Wednesday next week. The court overturned Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula’s decision to declare the Kenya Kwanza coalition the majority party in the house. “I spoke to Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta. We want Azimio
The National Police Service (NPS) has clarified that Sadam Buke, a resident of Isiolo County, was apprehended by law enforcement officers rather than abducted, as earlier reports had suggested. Initial claims indicated that Buke had been kidnapped by unknown individuals in Meru and forcibly taken away in a waiting vehicle. However, police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga
Kenya has sent more police officers to Haiti as part of an international security mission despite previous uncertainty over funding. The decision follows a reversal by the United States, which had initially suspended financial support for the mission. The Kenyan government confirmed that 144 additional officers were deployed on Tuesday, increasing the total number of
Political activist Bob Njagi has recently made a bold revelation by publicly naming an individual he believes was involved in his abduction. Njagi, who leads the Free Kenya Movement, was kidnapped in August 2024 and held captive for 32 days before being released. He suspects that government agents were behind this incident.On Wednesday, February 5,
Patients seeking medical services from the Social Health Authority (SHA) may face difficulties due to a critical omission during the registration process, the government has discovered. In a news conference on Wednesday, February 5, Director-General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth provided an update on the healthcare system’s implementation. Dr. Amoth stated that the government was
The deaths of Justus Mutumwa and Martin Mwau have raised serious concerns after an autopsy confirmed they died from severe chest injuries and strangulation. The two were among the missing Mlolongo four, a case that has drawn public attention due to its mysterious nature. Government pathologist Dr. Richard Njoroge revealed on February 5, 2025, that
Rising suicide rates among youth spark concern in Kenya
A tragic incident occurred in Riat Village, Rachuonyo subcounty, Homa Bay County, where a nine-year-old Grade 4 student took his own life on Wednesday. The young boy, a pupil at Aolo Primary School, was found hanging from a mango tree using a nylon rope. The heartbreaking discovery was made by a neighbor who noticed the