Preliminary investigations into the tragic road accident on the Nyeri–Nyahururu road, which resulted in 15 fatalities, suggest human error as a significant factor, according to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa revealed that initial findings point to reckless driving, excessive speeding, and the use of
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Ruto Asks Envoys to Market Kenya Abroad, Cites Economic Stability and Rising Investment
President urges diplomats to leverage improved economic gains to expand Kenya's global influence amid shifting international order. President William Ruto has urged Kenyan diplomats to step up efforts to promote the country's economic and strategic interests abroad, citing improved economic stability and growing investor confidence as a foundation for stronger global
Majority of Kenyan Households Borrow to Cover Daily Expenses
A significant number of Kenyan households are resorting to borrowing as a means of survival, driven by ongoing economic pressures that compel families to rely on credit for essential expenses such as food, transportation, rent, and more, according to a new financial survey.The latest Financial Wellness Monitor Report, published by
Fatal Crash Involving Presidential Press Vehicle at Ainabkoi Junction
A tragic accident involving a presidential press vehicle at Ainabkoi Junction along the Eldoret–Nakuru highway resulted ign one fatality and four serious injuries. This incident unfolded around 7 PM on Sunday.A Prado, en route to Nakuru, collided head-on with a Voxy traveling towards Eldoret. Uasin Gishu Police Commander Benjamin Mwanthi
Njeri Maina Questions SGR Extension to Malaba Over Debt Concerns
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has expressed serious concerns regarding the proposed extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Malaba.In an interview with a local television station on March 23, 2026, Maina scrutinized the economic viability of the SGR project and cautioned against the potential debt burden
Kenya Evacuates 15 Nationals from Iran Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
The government successfully evacuated 15 Kenyan nationals from Iran through Türkiye as tensions in the Middle East escalate. The evacuees are scheduled to arrive in Nairobi in the early hours of Sunday, March 22, 2026.In a statement released on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the State Department for Diaspora Affairs detailed
Elon Musk Found Liable for Misleading Tweets in Twitter Deal Case
A jury has determined that Elon Musk misled the public during a critical phase of his 2022 Twitter acquisition. After two days of deliberation, this unanimous verdict emerged from a San Francisco federal court, where a group of Twitter investors argued they relied on Musk's statements.During his testimony, Musk maintained
Chuck Norris Dies at 86, Family Confirms
Chuck Norris, the martial arts champion who became a defining action star of the Eighties, passed away on Thursday at the age of 86.His family confirmed the news on Instagram Friday morning, following reports of Norris being hospitalized in Hawaii earlier that week due to an unspecified medical emergency. While
Super Micro Figures Charged in $2.5B AI Chip Smuggling Scheme to China
Three individuals connected to Super Micro Computer, including its co-founder, have faced charges for allegedly facilitating the smuggling of at least $2.5 billion worth of U.S. artificial intelligence technology to China, violating export laws, as reported by the U.S. Department of Justice.Although U.S. prosecutors did not name Super Micro
Nyeri Crackdown: Govt Moves to Reduce Bars Over Alcohol Abuse
The government has introduced a proposal to reduce the number of bars in certain areas of Nyeri as part of its strategy to combat widespread alcoholism.Nyeri County Commissioner Josphat Biwott emphasized that this initiative aims to limit the growth of drinking establishments that have transformed some towns into continuous drinking