The National Police Service has firmly dismissed allegations of inaction regarding the escalating tensions between public service vehicles (PSVs) and boda boda operators. Ongoing investigations into incidents of arson and violence remain a priority.Senior Superintendent of Police Boniface Otieno stated in an interview with a local television station that authorities
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Boda Boda Riders Cash In as Matatus Strike
Nairobi commuters face major disruption today after matatu operators ground their vehicles in protest against rising attacks linked to boda boda riders. With public transport paralysed across key routes, motorcycle taxi operators step in and hike fares, charging double or even triple the usual rates. On busy corridors such as Thika
PSV Operators Announce Monday Strikes Over Road Insecurity
Prepare for a challenging day tomorrow and for the following Mondays, as a segment of public service vehicle operators has announced their intention to strike.On Sunday, several associations expressed serious concerns regarding the rampant impunity on Kenyan roads, particularly highlighting the alarming trend of vehicles being set ablaze following accidents.This
Bodaboda Riders Torch Matatu After Fatal Crash on Juja Road
Paramount Hotel Kigali Hosts University–Industry Mentorship Forum
The event successfully united professionals, students, and guests to engage in meaningful discussions about how regional universities can cultivate industry-ready graduates. It included valuable mentorship sessions and networking opportunities.Dr. Martin Kimemia, Vice Chancellor of Mount Kigali University Rwanda (MKUR), spearheaded a vital conversation focused on bridging the gap between theory
Kenyan Family in Iowa Involved in Naivasha Road Crash
A Kenyan family residing in Waterloo, Iowa, is grappling with the profound loss of three siblings who tragically died in a road accident in Kenya during what was intended to be a joyous family holiday.The catastrophic incident occurred on January 4, 2026, in Naivasha along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway, abruptly ending
Vindee Admits Pranking Kenyans Over IShowSpeed Visit
Kenyan content creator and prankster Vindee has finally come clean after days of online backlash over claims that he was part of American streamer IShowSpeed’s Kenya tour. The social media personality admitted that he deliberately misled the public, revealing that the entire episode was a carefully executed nationwide prank. Vindee had
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Japan Nuclear Regulator Probes Security Breach After Staffer Loses Work Phone in China
Japan’s nuclear watchdog is investigating a potential security breach after one of its employees lost a government-issued phone containing sensitive information while traveling in China, according to local media reports. The employee, who works for the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA), reportedly misplaced the phone during a personal visit to Shanghai. The
Kenyan Troops Set for Deployment in New UN Peacekeeping Mission
The Kenya Defence Forces are set to deploy a new group of soldiers to a United Nations-backed multinational peacekeeping mission following the completion of final readiness checks. The troops underwent their last combat and operational evaluations before deployment, marking the final stage of preparation. On Tuesday, January 6, Kenya Army Commander