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Monday, February 17, 2025 – Nairobi, Kenya Nzioka, who was also the headteacher of Donholm Primary School in Nairobi, was involved in a fatal crash along Mombasa Road near Athi River. Reports indicate that his car rammed into a trailer while trying to avoid another vehicle. He sustained severe injuries and later succumbed.   Tributes Pour In   Following the …

  London, UK – February 17, 2025   Protests have erupted in the United Kingdom, with demonstrators calling for a freeze on multimillion-pound aid funding to Kenya. The protesters are demanding investigations into the alleged misallocation of UK grants to non-priority programs in the East African nation.   According to a report by The Sun, Britain allocates approximately £15 billion …

  Kisii, Kenya – February 17, 2025   Two dormitories at Nyosia Mixed Secondary School in Nyaribari Chache were reduced to ashes following a fire that broke out on Saturday night. The incident left at least 150 students without their personal belongings, though no casualties were reported.   By Sunday afternoon, the cause of the fire had not yet been …

  Commitment to Inclusivity and Order in Nairobi   Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has taken proactive steps to address concerns raised by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) following the enforcement of a ban on hawking along pedestrian walkways. In a meeting held at City Hall, Sakaja engaged with PWDs who are informal traders to find a sustainable solution to their grievances. …

Kenya’s former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly endorsed opposition leader Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, ahead of the continental body’s pivotal elections scheduled for February 15–16 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.     In a social media statement on Friday, Gachagua praised Odinga as the most qualified candidate to lead the AUC, emphasizing his decades of …

Hamas has announced the suspension of this weekend’s planned hostage release, accusing Israel of failing to uphold the terms of the ceasefire agreement. The group did not provide specific details on the alleged violations but stated that Israel’s actions had undermined the truce.   The development raises concerns over the fragile ceasefire, which was brokered to facilitate the exchange of …

  A group of women leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) gathered at Nairobi’s Bomas of Kenya for a prayer session to support Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position. The event, titled “Women Praying for Baba,” aimed to rally spiritual support for the former Prime Minister as he prepares for the AUC elections scheduled …

A shocking murder at Kenya National Hospital (KNH) has left staff, patients, and investigators grappling for answers after 43-year-old Peter Kinyua was found dead in his ward under gruesome circumstances. The incident, which occurred during the early hours of June 15, came to light when a nurse conducting routine checks discovered Kinyua’s blood-soaked blanket. Upon closer inspection, medical staff found …

Homicide detectives have been stationed at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for a second day to investigate the brutal murder of a patient in his hospital bed. The incident occurred on Friday morning, and the investigation is ongoing to uncover the motive and identify the perpetrator.     The detectives have instructed the hospital management not to discharge patients who were in …

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja inaugurated a citywide cleanup campaign today, commencing at Westlands Market, as part of the broader “Green Nairobi” program. The initiative seeks to bolster urban sanitation standards and promote community involvement in maintaining a healthier environment.     During the launch event on February 8, Sakaja underscored the significance of collaborative efforts in preserving cleanliness. He revealed the …