Govt splashes Ksh3.6B to construct Junction Mall flyover
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced the construction of Ngong/Naivasha Roads flyover in Nairobi at Junction Mall. In a statement on Monday, September 16, 2024, KURA said the project is aimed at enhancing the efficiency of Ngong Road through grade separation to address the persistent traffic congestion. The flyover is funded by a […]
CJ Koome raises concerns as Justice Mugambi’s security detail is withdrawn after sentencing Masengeli
Chief Justice Martha Koome has raised concerns over what she has termed as intimidation of High Court judge Lawrence Mugambi. Koome in a statement issued on Monday, September 16, 2024, said the security detail of Justice Mugambi had been disarmed and withdrawn following his sentencing of acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli to six […]
Dagoretti Boys High School closed indefinitely after student unrest that left 11 injured
Dagoretti Boys High School has been closed indefinitely and learning activities have been suspended following unrest among students. According to multiple reports, the unrest was fueled by a disagreement over a basketball game on Sunday, September 15, 2024, escalating into a heated confrontation that left 11 students with injuries. Police who arrived at the scene […]
Ruto appoints national working committee on review of new university funding model
President William Ruto has appointed a national working committee on the review of the new university funding model. In a gazette notice on Monday, September 16, 2024, Ruto appointed a four-pronged committee to examine the grey areas that had confused universities nationwide. “I do order and direct that the National Working Committee on Review of […]
‘Takataka ya Dandora tutatumia kutengeneza stima’ – Ruto lays out grand plan for Nairobi’s sanitation
In a bold move to address Nairobi’s long-standing sanitation issues, President William Ruto has unveiled an ambitious plan aimed at transforming the capital city’s approach to waste management and energy production. Speaking to community leaders at the Kenya School of Government in Lower Kabete on Monday September 16, 2024, Ruto outlined his vision to improve […]
‘I considered taking my own life on August 3, 2024’ – rights activist Boniface Mwangi
In a heartfelt revelation, renowned rights activist Boniface Mwangi has shared a deeply personal account of a moment that nearly shifted the course of his life. Mwangi reflected on the overwhelming weight of his activism and personal aspirations, admitting that he contemplated taking his own life on August 2, 2024. In a candid statement, Mwangi […]
‘Carry a stick to show you are not threatened’ – KWS director Isaac Lekolool on surviving hyena attack
The Head of Veterinary and Capture Service at the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Isaac Lekolool has shared safety tips when one encounters hyenas. His remarks come after a recent hyena attack on a five-year-old child in Juja, an incident that has raised concerns among residents of several areas, including Juja and Rongai, where hyenas have […]