Author: Judith Mwaura

KETRACO Finishes Key Power Line Restoration to Cut Blackouts Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has completed the full restoration of the Loiyangalani–Suswa 400kV Double Circuit Transmission Line, a major development expected to ease frequent power outages in northern Kenya. The repair project was estimated at Ksh46.13 million and USD 1,598,660, which totals around Ksh207 million. Its main goal was to strengthen the reliability of the national grid and ensure smooth evacuation of electricity from the Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) plant. The restoration involved replacing six transmission towers that had collapsed near Longonot. Their collapse had interfered with the…

At least 13 people are feared dead after a horrific accident involving a 14-seater matatu and a trailer along the busy Nairobi–Nakuru highway on the morning of Sunday, September 28. Photos seen by Newshub.co.ke show the matatu lying on its side at the edge of the road, while the trailer came to a stop a short distance ahead. The crash occurred in the Kariandusi area near Gilgil. Although the exact cause of the accident has not been confirmed, early reports indicate that the two vehicles may have collided head-on. The front of the matatu was completely crushed, pointing to a…

Chief Justice Martha Koome has officially appointed 129 judicial officers to serve as adjudicators in small claims courts across Kenya. The appointments were announced in a gazette notice published on September 26, 2025. According to Justice Koome, the newly designated officers will handle cases within the court stations where they currently serve. They may also preside over matters in any other stations where they could be deployed in the future. The appointments took effect on September 1, 2025, and each officer will serve for a period of 12 months. Some of the officers named in the notice include Manuela Kinyanjui,…

Joho and Kabogo Criticised for Eating Snacks During Ruto’s UNGA Address A Kenyan delegation attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York has come under fire after a video surfaced showing some of its members eating during the session. The delegation featured several top government officials, including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, Defence CS Aden Duale, Lands CS Alice Wahome, Mining CS Hassan Joho, and ICT representative William Kabogo. In the video that spread widely across social media, the leaders were seen chewing snacks right as Africa’s bid for a permanent seat at the…

Residents Protest Outside Raila Odinga’s Karen Home Over Land Dispute Tension rose on Friday morning after a group of residents from Ngong in Kajiado County gathered outside the Karen home of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The locals were demanding his intervention in what they described as a major land-grabbing scandal involving thousands of acres. According to the protesters, more than 2,000 acres of prime land located in Kibiku, Ngong, have allegedly been taken over by powerful individuals in government. They claimed the land, estimated to be worth around Ksh2 billion, was grabbed with the help of officials from the…

Three Men Get Life Sentences for Violent Phone and Shoe Theft Three men have been handed life sentences by a court in Ngong after they were found guilty of committing violent robberies in separate incidents. The prosecution presented strong evidence that convinced the magistrate to give the harshest punishment allowed by law. First Robbery in Kibiku According to court documents, the three attacked a man on December 18, 2021, in Kibiku, Kajiado West. They violently stole: Investigators later discovered that the attackers also accessed the victim’s mobile money wallet and transferred Ksh3,970 to another phone line. The victim was assaulted…

The body of police officer Kennedy Mutuko Nzuve, who passed away in Haiti, arrived in Kenya on the evening of September 26, 2025. The remains landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, where they were formally received. Corporal Nzuve died on September 1, 2025, after being involved in a deadly road accident while serving abroad. Senior officials from the National Police Service (NPS) led the reception ceremony. The delegation was headed by the Commandant of the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’ Campus, accompanied by Isaac Alimaa, SAIG, and members of the late officer’s family. Nzuve had been deployed…

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta used his latest public address at the Jubilee Party National Delegates Conference to sharply criticize the leadership of President William Ruto. He accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of abandoning policies that were already working and replacing them with decisions he described as rushed and untested. According to Uhuru, the current government is slowly undoing progress made during his tenure and ignoring the needs of ordinary Kenyans. Uhuru said he handed over power peacefully and with respect, but he feels the goodwill of that transition was not reciprocated. He expressed disappointment that some leaders in government continue…

Taveta MP John Bwire has strongly criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta following Uhuru’s recent remarks about President William Ruto’s leadership. In his latest response, Bwire said Uhuru should show respect to the sitting Head of State and avoid what he called unnecessary attacks wrapped in political lectures. Bwire argued that even as a former president, Uhuru carries a moral obligation to lead by example and protect the dignity of the presidency. He said the tone and speed with which Uhuru has been addressing national matters creates tension and sends the wrong signal to the public. According to the Taveta MP,…

President Ruto Bursts Into Laughter After Meeting a Kenyan Gen Z in New York President William Ruto, who is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), left many laughing when he made a lighthearted comment while meeting a young Kenyan Gen Z abroad. During the casual encounter, the President looked at the youth and jokingly asked, “Mmekuja kucover maandamano huku pia?” which translates to “Have you also come here to cover protests?” His playful remark immediately drew laughter, as it came against the backdrop of deadly demonstrations recently led by Gen Zs back in Kenya. The protests,…