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A new report by NACADA has revealed a worrying trend in drug and substance abuse among university students in Kenya. The study, titled Status of Drugs and Substance Use Among University Students in Kenya, sought to determine the extent of drug and substance misuse in higher learning institutions. The findings showed that nearly half of

The Meru County government has declared an anthrax outbreak among humans. As a result, the county government has ordered the arrest and prosecution of farmers who do not vaccinate their animals. “This is to notify you of the outbreak of the above notifiable disease (anthrax) within Meru County,” said Samuel Njuguna, Deputy County Commissioner. The

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested three traffic police officers for extorting money from motorists and bodaboda riders at the Globe Cinema roundabout in Nairobi. The officers were caught in a morning raid after numerous complaints from members of the public who had been forced to pay

President William Ruto spoke on Friday at a high-level Presidential Breakfast Dialogue in Addis Ababa, where he called for the establishment of an Africa Credit Rating Agency. His remarks were made on the sidelines of the 37th African Union Summit, where he stressed the need for fair and independent assessments of African economies. Ruto pointed

Motorists in Kenya are about to face tough times as fuel prices are expected to rise again. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has hinted at an increase in fuel costs, which will make transport and daily expenses even higher. This news comes at a time when many Kenyans are already struggling with the

The trial of former Kajiado Land Registrar Jonathan Kimutai Koskei and his alleged accomplice Victor Baraza Odhiambo continued yesterday as the complainant, Luiza Chepkesio, testified in court. Koskei is accused of working with Odhiambo to fraudulently take ownership of a piece of land in Kitengela, leading to a dispute worth KSh 14 million. The two

According to the reports by the Standard Digital, a tragic incident happened along the Maralal-Baragoi-South Horr road in Samburu County, a police officer was killed, and eight remandees managed to escape following a suspected banditry attack in Charda. The attack was confirmed by Samburu County Police Commander Thomas Ototo, who expressed concern over the resurgence

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