Mugithi musician Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu, widely known as Samidoh, has officially announced his candidacy for the position of Member of Parliament for the Ol Joro Orok Constituency in Nyandarua County.In a heartfelt message to the residents, Samidoh emphasized that he is pursuing this role not solely due to his fame
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Ruto Announces KSh3,000 Stipend, Smartphones for 106,000 Village Elders
President William Ruto has announced a support package for more than 106,000 village elders across Kenya, including a monthly stipend, smartphones, training and health insurance cover.The President pointed out that these initiatives were aimed at recognising the contribution of village elders in grassroots leadership, community mobilisation and implementation of Government
Embu Girl Dies After Bee Attack as Police Launch Probe
A tragic incident occurred in Embu County, where an eight-year-old girl lost her life due to injuries from a swarm of bees while gathering firewood with other children. On Saturday, the Gachoka Police Station in Mbeere South Sub-County received a report about this heartbreaking event. The girl's mother shared that
Obado’s Son Survives Road Accident With Minor Injuries
Kiambu Garbage Truck Driver Dies After Electrocution at Dumpsite
A tragic incident occurred at the Kangoki Dumpsite in Thika West Sub-County, Kiambu County, where a garbage truck driver, Joseph Mwangi Muchiri, lost his life due to contact with a high-voltage power line. This heartbreaking event unfolded on Thursday morning when the 42-year-old driver, having just offloaded waste, accidentally raised
NTSA Arrests 250 Jaywalking Pedestrians in Nairobi Crackdown
Over the past 10 days, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has arrested over 250 pedestrians in Nairobi as part of a focused effort to enforce the use of designated footbridges. This initiative addresses the serious issue of jaywalking, which is classified as an offense under traffic laws, resulting
Man Dies After Jumping From a Thika Road Footbridge, Traffic Disrupted
On the morning of Friday, July 31, 2026, transport along Thika Road experienced a temporary disruption when a man reportedly jumped from the Kahawa Wendani footbridge. This incident caused motorists to slow down as emergency services responded swiftly.Social media videos captured the scene, showing vehicles maintaining a safe distance from
Luo Benga Musician Atomi Sifa Arrested Over Alleged Cow Theft
Luo Benga musician Atomi Sifa was arrested on Thursday over allegations of stealing a cow said to belong to Homa Bay County Woman Representative Bensouda. However, the singer has denied the accusations, insisting that he is the victim of a planned set-up.Speaking to his fans through podcasts while being held
Ruto’s Silence on Kindiki Fuels 2027 Political Speculation
President William Ruto has established himself as a leader who meticulously navigates political landscapes. His ongoing silence regarding the speculation surrounding Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is garnering attention equal to the controversy itself.The question of whether recent reports about the reassignment of responsibilities from the Deputy President’s office reflect a
Sifuna: TIFA Poll Shows United Opposition Can Defeat Ruto in 2027
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has responded to the recent TIFA opinion poll that ranks him as the second most favored presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. He emphasizes that these findings illustrate the increasing backing for the Linda Mwananchi movement nationwide.During an interview with Western media outlets on Friday,