Author: Editorial Team
There was panic at night after a fire destroyed a girls’ dormitory at Mirithu Girls High School in Limuru, leaving many students counting heavy losses. According to reports, the fire started in one dormitory before spreading quickly to nearby sections of the school compound. Photos and videos seen by Kenyans.co.ke showed huge flames lighting up the night sky as the blaze consumed several structures within the school. The fire is believed to have spread fast because the dormitory was mainly built using timber, a material that easily catches fire and burns rapidly. This made it difficult to control the flames…
Gikomba Traders Face Fresh Challenges After Moving to New Stalls Traders at Gikomba Market are raising concerns over the high cost of doing business in the new spaces assigned to them after their recent relocation by the government. Many say the new charges are making it difficult for them to continue operating smoothly. Out of the more than 6,000 traders who were moved to pave way for the construction of a modern market, about 2,000 have complained that the new fees are too expensive and are affecting their businesses. According to the traders, they are being asked to pay KSh5,000…
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has received partial relief after a Nairobi court cleared him of money laundering charges. The court ruled that prosecutors did not present enough evidence to directly connect him to the accusations. In its decision, the court stated that after reviewing all submissions from both the prosecution and the defence, it found no sufficient grounds to sustain count three, which related to money laundering. As a result, Sonko was acquitted on that specific charge. However, the ruling did not fully clear the former governor of all legal troubles. The court determined that he still has…
NTSA Warns Public to Report Drug Use in School Vehicles as Second Term Begins Kenyans have been asked to stay alert and report any cases where students appear to be using drugs or alcohol while travelling in school vehicles. This follows fresh concerns raised by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) over increasing safety threats linked to school transport. In a statement released on April 30, the authority urged members of the public to immediately report any suspicious behaviour or confirmed incidents involving school children under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on the road. NTSA stressed that…
Cabinet Secretary for Information and Communications William Kabogo is facing increasing pressure to step in and address complaints about poor social media monetisation affecting Kenyan content creators. Many digital creators have raised concerns over low earnings and unclear payment systems on major online platforms. The push for action followed a formal request by Allan Chesang, who on Wednesday, April 29, asked the ministry to urgently look into the issue of content monetisation, especially on X. Senator Chesang also directed the Senate Standing Committee on ICT to investigate complaints from Kenyan creators regarding how they earn money through X. According to…
High School Closed Indefinitely Just Days After Reopening Mirithu Girls Secondary School has been closed indefinitely after a devastating dormitory fire destroyed one of the school’s main boarding facilities. The incident happened shortly after students had returned to school for the new term. Following the fire, the school management sent a notice asking parents and guardians to report to the school on Thursday, April 30, and collect their children as authorities assess the damage and determine the next steps. Parents who spoke after receiving the communication said they were not informed when learning would resume. Many expressed concern because the…
IEBC Registers More Than 2.3 Million New Voters, Rejects Calls for 30-Day Extension The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that it successfully registered more than 2.3 million new voters during the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) campaign that took place between March 30 and April 28. Speaking after the exercise, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission managed to register 2,345,476 new voters within the 30-day period. He described the achievement as a major success and thanked Kenyans across the country for supporting the registration process. According to Ethekon, the numbers show that an average of over…
Government Temporarily Relaxes Fuel Quality Rules Amid Supply Challenges The Ministry of Trade and Investments has introduced temporary changes to Kenya’s fuel quality standards following supply difficulties linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In a statement released on Thursday, April 30, 2026, Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said the government has approved a short-term increase in the allowable sulphur content in fuel. Under the new directive, the sulphur limit for automotive diesel and premium petrol has been raised to a maximum of 50mg/kg. The adjustment will remain in place for the next six months as the government…
Njugush vs Celestine: Possible Property Division After Reported Breakup Popular Kenyan comedian and digital creator Timothy Kimani, widely known as Njugush, and his longtime partner Celestine Ndinda are currently the subject of widespread public discussion following reports of their separation. The couple, who spent over 14 years building both a family and successful business empire together, are said to have gone their separate ways towards the end of 2025. Njugush later addressed the issue publicly, explaining that the decision was reached after careful thought and mutual understanding. He also noted that both of them remain committed to raising their two…
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka is mourning the death of his mother, Mama Teresia Nyaboke, who passed away at the age of 81. The senator announced that she died on Wednesday, April 29, while receiving treatment at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi. In his statement, Onyonka described his mother as a loving and strong woman who played a key role in holding the family together. He said she was a person of deep faith, humility, and wisdom. According to him, she lived a meaningful life centered on caring for others, serving her community, and showing love to everyone around her. He…