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Tragic Bus Accident Claims Lives of Dr Aggrey High School Students in Taita Taveta A devastating accident along the Wundanyi-Mwatate road in Taita Taveta County has left at least three students dead and several others critically injured. The tragic incident occurred when the school bus they were traveling in lost control due to brake failure and overturned, causing extensive damage and loss of lives. The students who perished in the accident were from Dr Aggrey High School in Wundanyi. They had been sent home after a fire destroyed one of the school’s dormitories on Thursday. Sadly, the bus driver also…

Kindiki Promises Review of SHA Payments to Address Concerns of Kenyans Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the government will review the means-testing tool used by the Social Health Authority (SHA). His announcement comes just days after Members of Parliament (MPs) raised concerns that the system is flawed and does not serve Kenyans effectively. SHA applies a means-testing method to evaluate the financial ability of households, particularly those without fixed salaries, to determine their required health insurance contributions. The system takes into account factors such as housing, access to essential services, household size, and other socio-economic conditions. Speaking…

In early January 2025, during the funeral of Eric Mutugi, son of former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi faced significant public backlash. As he attempted to read a condolence message from President William Ruto, mourners in Embu loudly rejected it, expressing their dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of recent abductions. This incident highlights the growing frustration among Kenyans regarding unresolved cases of abductions and the perceived lack of government action. In the aftermath, CS Muturi disclosed that he faced internal criticism from government officials who accused him of inciting the public. He was reportedly reprimanded…

Babu Owino, the Member of Parliament for Embakasi East, has revealed that he is on the Interpol Most Wanted list in Tanzania. In a recent interview, he shared the details of his shocking experience when he was detained for three hours during a visit to the country. According to Babu, he had arrived in Tanzania as usual, unaware that his name was listed on the Interpol Most Wanted list. While at Dar es Salaam airport, the immigration officers scanned his passport, and to his surprise, they found that he was flagged as a wanted individual. “The other day, I went…

Kenyan marathoner Joan Nancy Rotich has shared a heartbreaking story of how she lost millions of shillings earned from her marathon career due to betrayal by those she trusted, including her former boyfriend. At the height of her career, Rotich was a well-known and respected figure in both marathons and half-marathons, representing Kenya in several international competitions such as the Taipei Marathon in China and the Jakarta Marathon in Indonesia during the early 2010s. However, Rotich now reveals that she is living in difficult conditions, with her career taking a sharp decline, and much of the money she earned from…

On January 31, 2025, the Ministry of Health in Kenya issued an urgent health advisory following the announcement of an Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The outbreak, which has already claimed one life, was confirmed by Uganda’s Ministry of Health on January 30, 2025, and involves the Sudan strain of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the capital, Kampala. In light of this, the Ministry of Health in Kenya, led by CS Deborah Barasa, has advised the public to avoid any contact with wild animals, both living and dead, including their meat, waste, and fluids. This includes taking extra precautions against…

The High Court has ruled that Zabron Mokua’s nomination to become a judge at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) is unconstitutional, handing a fresh setback to both the former Member of County Assembly (MCA) and the government. This decision, made on Friday, January 31, by Justice Chacha Mwita, stated that the East African Community (EAC) Cabinet Secretary can only make such appointments after consulting with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Mokua was nominated by the former EAC Cabinet Secretary, Peninah Malonza, in April 2024, following the retirement of Justice Charles Nyachae. Nyachae, who had been a former chairperson…

The Kenyan government has announced that starting later this year, all customs officers will be required to wear body-worn cameras as part of major changes aimed at improving airport operations. On Friday, January 30, Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir unveiled a series of reforms. These include mandating that all Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) staff must be equipped with body cameras from July 1. The move is intended to promote transparency and ensure more efficient operations at the airport. In addition, Chirchir issued a directive requiring that staff from various agencies—including the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), KRA, Immigration, Port Health, Kenya…

Government Warns of Possible Shutdowns for Underperforming State Agencies The government has issued a stern warning that it will shut down all state agencies that fail to perform, putting thousands of jobs at risk. This follows a Cabinet decision to either dissolve or merge certain parastatals in an effort to streamline operations and improve efficiency. At least 5,000 civil servants are expected to be affected by this move. Speaking at the Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) headquarters on Friday, Eliud Owalo, the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of performance and delivery management at the Executive Office of the President, made…

The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) has confirmed that its official X account (formerly Twitter) was hacked, leaving it inaccessible for over 17 hours. The breach occurred late on Friday, January 31, affecting KBC’s account, which has more than 800,000 followers. The hackers altered the handle from its original ‘KBCChannel1’ to ‘DeepSeek AI,’ causing confusion among Kenyans online. Many social media users quickly noticed the unusual changes and took to various platforms to raise concerns about the situation. In response, KBC issued an official statement through its sister station, KBC Radio Taifa, assuring the public that they were aware of the…