Residents in Pipeline Estate are sympathising with a young mother whose son disappeared during devastating floods that swept through parts of Nairobi on March 6. The boy, identified as Rain Taji, reportedly slipped from his mother’s hands as she struggled to escape rising floodwaters that had invaded their neighbourhood. According to
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Magnolias Bloom Early in South West After Warm Weather
A combination of factors likely caused magnolias to bloom weeks early in the South West. At Lukesland Gardens near Ivybridge, a 90-year-old magnolia tree has erupted in a "pink explosion." The owners attribute its early bloom to recent wet weather. John Howell noted that his grandfather planted the 65ft tree
NTSA Launches Instant Traffic Fines SMS System
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has launched the Instant Fines Traffic Management System, a digital platform that automatically notifies motorists of traffic violations nationwide.In a public announcement on March 9, 2026, NTSA confirmed the system’s full operation, stating it will send traffic violation alerts directly to drivers via
Kenya Dissolves 51 Companies, Threatening Jobs
The recent decision by the Kenyan government, through the Registrar of Companies, to dissolve over 50 firms may lead to significant job losses for many citizens. In a gazette notice dated March 6, 2026, Registrar Damaris Lukwo confirmed that 51 companies had been removed from the register under the Companies
Sheila Chepkirui Targets Sub-2:20 at Nagoya Women’s Marathon
Sheila Chepkirui, the 2024 New York Marathon champion, aims for a sub-2:20 performance as she defends her title at the Nagoya Women's Marathon this Sunday. Last year, she secured victory in 2:20:40, outpacing Japan's Sayaka Sato (2:20:59) and Bahrain's Eunice Chumba (2:21:35)."My goal is to defend my title," Chepkirui stated
Mary Temas Urges Emurua Dikirr to Keep MP Seat in Ng’eno Family
Mary Temas, the mother of the late Johana Ng’eno, has called on the Emurua Dikirr constituency to retain the parliamentary seat within their family, emphasizing the importance of continuing her son’s legacy through the children he educated.During the mass service and funeral for Johana Ng’eno and others lost in the
Apostle Kimani Recounts Being Stranded in Dubai War
Apostle Kimani, a preacher at Kingdom Seekers Church, has narrated the frightening experience of being stranded in Dubai during rising tensions between Israel and Iran. The preacher was among travellers who could not return home after flights were disrupted following the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Travel plans
Gachagua Honors Johana Ng’eno, Criticises Hypocritical Mourning
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Johana Ng’eno while sharply condemning what he described as insincere mourning from individuals who allegedly mistreated the legislator during his lifetime. Ng’eno died together with five other people after a Eurocopter AS350 helicopter crashed shortly after taking off
ODM Cancels Kisumu Delegates Elections Over Security Concerns
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has postponed the Kisumu County party delegates elections originally set for March 6, 2026, due to security concerns arising from a polarized political climate.In a letter to the Chairperson of the ODM Party National Elections Coordination Committee, party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga cited
Hillcrest International School Fees, Location and Term Dates
Hillcrest International School remains one of Kenya’s leading British curriculum institutions, located along Langata Road in the leafy suburb of Karen, Nairobi. The school serves learners from 18 months to 18 years and offers a full academic pathway from Early Years to Sixth Form. Founded in 1965 with just 54 students,