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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Gachagua Family Appeals to Ruto Over Estate Dispute, Alleges Fraud
The family of the late James Nderitu Gachagua has reached out to President William Ruto, seeking intervention in a prolonged dispute regarding the administration of his estate. They cite enduring suffering, uncertainty, and alleged irregularities as key concerns.In a media statement released on Friday, March 27, 2026, the family expressed
Israeli Strike Kills Three Journalists in Lebanon Amid Accusations of Targeting Media Personnel
Lebanese president condemns attack as "blatant crime" as Israel confirms killing of Al Manar reporter, alleging Hezbollah affiliation. Three Lebanese journalists have been killed in a targeted Israeli strike on their media vehicle in southern Lebanon, local media reported, marking the latest in a series of attacks on journalists in the
Bank of America Agrees to $72.5M Settlement in Jeffrey Epstein Victims Lawsuit
Bank of America has agreed to a $72.5 million (£54.6 million) settlement in a lawsuit filed on behalf of victims of Jeffrey Epstein, who accused the bank of enabling his sex trafficking operation.The class-action lawsuit, initiated in October by a Florida woman, alleges she suffered abuse by Epstein "on at
Two Cuba-Bound Aid Ships Found Days After Disappearing in the Caribbean
Mexican Navy locates vessels with crew members safe as convoy continues mission to deliver humanitarian supplies to fuel-starved Cuba. Two boats filled with humanitarian supplies traveling from Mexico to Cuba have been located days after contact with them was lost in the Caribbean, organizers have confirmed, bringing relief to families and
Kericho Mass Grave Reveals Possible Collusion, Murkomen Says
Interior CS confirms arrests as investigations point to cooperation between officials and cemetery caretaker in burial irregularities. Preliminary investigations into the recent mass grave discovery in Kericho suggest possible collusion between certain officials and a cemetery caretaker, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed, describing the incident as
Preliminary Report: Thick Fog and Low Clouds Blamed in Crash That Killed Ng’eno
Investigators point to adverse weather conditions as autopsies confirm injuries consistent with the fatal incident. Thick fog and low cloud cover were the primary factors in the tragic crash that claimed the life of former Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng'eno and several others, according to a preliminary report released
Ultrasound Delays Putting Pregnant Women and Cancer Patients at Risk, Sonographers Warn
Healthcare professionals decry staffing shortages, equipment breakdowns, and growing backlogs as patients face prolonged waits for critical diagnostic services. Prolonged delays in accessing ultrasound services are putting pregnant women and cancer patients at significant risk, sonographers have warned, as public health facilities across the country grapple with staffing shortages, equipment breakdowns,
Two Injured in Armed Robbery at Siaya M-Pesa Shop as Five Gunmen Strike in Nighttime Attack
Police launch manhunt for suspects who stormed Ondisore Market on motorcycles and shot two victims before fleeing with undisclosed amount of cash. Two people were injured in an armed robbery at an M-Pesa shop in Ondisore Market, Gem Wagai sub-county, Siaya County, in a brazen nighttime attack that has left residents
Keter Wins UDA Ticket in Emurua Dikirr By-Election After Tightly Contested Nominations
David Kipsang Keter defeats Bernard Kipkoech Ngeno by a narrow margin as UDA prepares for the May 14 parliamentary by-election. David Kipsang Keter has won the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) nomination for the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election after a closely contested exercise held ahead of the May 14 by-election. According to official