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Former Lugari MP and Cabinet Minister Cyrus Jirongo died in a head-on collision on the Naivasha-Nakuru highway, sparking calls for caution from Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo and criticism from the Motorists Association of Kenya about the highway's lack of...Former Lugari MP and Cabinet Minister Cyrus Jirongo died in a head-on collision on the Naivasha-Nakuru highway, sparking calls for caution from Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo and criticism from the Motorists Association of Kenya about the highway's lack of dualling. Jirongo's death also spotlights YK’92, the influential political group he led. In other news, a boda boda rider died in police custody in Kawangware, raising concerns about detention deaths, while Kenya Air Force fighter jets caused structural damage to Nairobi homes during Jamhuri Day celebrations.••• Listen for full story (4 min)(more in audio brief)
Purity Nkatha, a once homeless mother, has defied immense hardships and chronic illness to graduate from the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) at the age of 32, fulfilling her dream of becoming a medic.
Molo MP Kimani Kuria has lauded President William Ruto's signing of a $2.5 billion health agreement with the United States, stating it will significantly bolster Kenya's health sector. He dismissed claims of sensitive data sharing as baseless propaganda.
Eliud Owalo, Deputy Chief of Staff in the Executive Office of the President, cautioned Luo Nyanza politicians against engaging in succession and kingpinship debates, urging them to focus on economic development, service delivery, and completing stalled projects. He stated that hero-worship detracted from addressing unemployment, poverty, and poor infrastructure in the region.
The United Nations has concluded its investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan. The findings will remain confidential while an external panel of judicial experts reviews them over the next 30 days.
A man suspected of a gruesome femicide in Thika in October 2024 has been arrested in Busia by DCI detectives after months on the run. The suspect, accused of murdering a woman whose body was found in a residential building, was traced near the Kenya–Uganda border.
Military vehicles operate under the direct authority of the Ministry of Defence and the KDF and they are generally exempt from many civilian traffic laws.
Residents of Ganahola, Mikindani, Mombasa County, are living in fear due to a rapidly expanding dumpsite filled with medical waste, raising concerns about landslides and disease outbreaks. Despite a health notice and warnings from the Mombasa County Government, illegal dumping continues, particularly at night.
Leaders and residents in West Pokot County fear that deadly gold mining clashes, similar to recent incidents in Kakamega County, could erupt in their region. These fears stem from violent disputes in Kakamega that resulted in three fatalities and multiple injuries.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully recovered a 0.13-acre road reserve on Mombasa Island, valued at Sh21 million, concluding a 17-year legal battle. The land, designated for the expansion of Tom Mboya Avenue, was deemed fraudulently acquired by the Environment and Land Court.
In the wake of former Cabinet Minister and Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo’s death in a tragic road accident, National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has urged motorists to exercise caution on Kenyan roads, particularly during the festive season.
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