The Ministry of Defence has disclosed the findings of an investigation into the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of former Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, and nine Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel on April 18, 2024, in Elgeyo Marakwet County. The tragic incident was attributed to an
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Agustin Escobar, Siemens CEO, family Die in Hudson River Crash amid Fuel shortage
The tragic Hudson River helicopter crash on Thursday claimed the lives of Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife Mercè Camprubí Montal, their three children, and the pilot. The family, visiting New York City from Barcelona, had arrived earlier that day for a sightseeing tour. The helicopter, operated by New York
U.S. Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Over Deportation Dispute
**WASHINGTON, D.C.** – The United States has announced the immediate revocation of visas for all South Sudanese passport holders, citing the East African nation’s refusal to accept its citizens deported from the U.S. In a statement on Saturday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the U.S. will also deny
Nakuru voters warn Governor Susan Kihika for seeking maternity services in the US
Nakuru County residents have submitted a petition to the county assembly, calling for an urgent investigation into the prolonged absence of Governor Susan Kihika. The petition, which gathered over 2,000 signatures, was presented on Thursday, granting the assembly a two-week timeframe to uncover the reasons behind the governor's absence from
Trump urges 30,000 Kenyans in the US to deport themselves or else…
U.S. President Donald Trump has encouraged undocumented immigrants residing in the United States to utilize a newly launched self-deportation application from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) called the CBP Home app. This initiative aims to offer a voluntary path for immigrants to leave the country and potentially re-enter legally in
Margaret Nduta family thanks Ruto for saving her life
The family of Margaret Nduta is clinging to hope following a last-minute reprieve from her scheduled execution on Monday evening. With renewed faith, they gathered for prayers on Tuesday, appealing to the government to intensify diplomatic efforts for her repatriation to Kenya. "Thank you very much, Mr. President, for sparing my
Sudan Imposes Import Ban on Kenya in Response to RSF Hosting
Sudan's Ministry of Trade and Supply has announced an indefinite suspension of all imports from Kenya. This decision comes in the wake of Kenya's recent choice to host the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Nairobi, a move that has escalated tensions between the two nations. The Sudanese Cabinet reached this
Fuel Prices set to rise as EPRA implements New Pricing Structure
Kenyans should prepare for an increase in fuel prices as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) moves to implement a revised petroleum pricing framework. The adjustments, set to take effect in the coming months, will see pump prices rise by as much as Sh7.80 per litre, affecting super petrol,
Museveni urges Ugandans to embrace financial growth and combat poverty
President Yoweri Museveni has called on Ugandans to reject complacency and actively pursue opportunities for financial growth in the ongoing battle against poverty. Addressing residents across the East African nation, he highlighted the need for collective action, cautioning that many have become too accustomed to living in poverty. "I felt compelled
