A profound silence enveloped the Africa Gospel Church (AGC) Karen in Nairobi on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, as family, friends, leaders, and mourners gathered for the requiem mass of the late Emurua Dikirr MP, Johana Ngeno Ngong.Barnabas Ngeno, Johana's brother, addressed the congregation with heartfelt emotion and unwavering resolve. He
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BAT Kenya Announces New Managing and Finance Directors
British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT Kenya) announced the planned departure of Managing Director Crispin Achola and Finance Director Philemon Kipkemoi as part of an executive transition. Sidney Wafula will step into the role of Managing Director, while Catherine Chepkong’a will become the new Finance Director. Achola's tenure will conclude on
Kenya Red Cross Volunteer Dies During Mbagathi River Rescue
The Kenya Red Cross Society mourns the loss of veteran aqua rescue volunteer Samuel Wangila, who tragically died while responding to an emergency on March 3, 2026, along the Mbagathi River in Nairobi.Wangila, a dedicated volunteer for over 15 years, lost his life during a rescue operation following a distress
MCAs Claim Enough Signatures to Impeach Sakaja
A section of Nairobi Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) has renewed efforts to impeach Johnson Sakaja, claiming they have gathered sufficient support to table a formal motion seeking his removal from office. The push is being spearheaded by South B MCA and Deputy Minority Leader Waithera Chege, working alongside Baba
Natembeya Faces Jail Over Court Order Defiance
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya risks a possible jail term after the Labour and Employment Relations Court in Kitale found him in contempt for failing to comply with orders to reinstate three dismissed County Executive Committee Members (CECMs). The court has directed the governor to personally appear in May and
Raila Video Reveals Support for Late Ng’eno
Fire Breaks Out at Yare Plaza in Eastleigh, All Tenants Rescued
Emergency services evacuated numerous individuals from Yare Plaza, a high-rise commercial building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, following a fire outbreak. Police confirmed that the building, located on Yusuf Haji Avenue, was occupied by many tenants at the time. The fire ignited in the middle of the seven-story structure, leaving several people
Auditor-General Dismisses Ksh1.3 Trillion e-Citizen Scandal Claims
The Office of the Auditor-General has refuted social media claims of a Ksh1.3 trillion scandal linked to the government’s e-Citizen platform. In a statement, the office emphasized that reports alleging Ksh1.3 trillion is lost or unaccounted for are false and misleading. “We have noted misleading information circulating on social
Police, Prisons and NYS Officers Get Major Pay Rise
The government has announced a salary increase for police, Kenya Prisons, and National Youth Service (NYS) officers.On March 4, 2026, officials confirmed that the final phase of salary raises will take effect this July for all police, prison officers, and NYS personnel. This decision follows a meeting of the National
Israel Strikes Tehran as Iran Conflict Escalates
Israel has launched new attacks on Iran's leadership compound in Tehran, targeting the presidential office. The Israeli military reports that its air force struck key locations, including the Supreme National Security Council, and hit a military training institution along with other critical regime infrastructure.The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) noted that