KeNHA warns of traffic disruptions as section of Mombasa Road is set to be closed on Sunday
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has alerted motorists and other road users to a planned traffic disruption on a section of Mombasa Road scheduled for Sunday, December 1, 2024. In a notice issued on Saturday, November 30, 2024, KeNHA stated that the disruption will affect the stretch between Nyayo Stadium Roundabout and Museum Hill […]
10 safety tips to follow as floods devastate parts of the country
As heavy rains continue to devastate parts of the country, the government has issued an urgent advisory, warning residents in flood-prone areas to prioritize their safety. The advisory comes in the wake of widespread destruction, particularly in Kisumu County, where Ahero town in Nyando sub-county experienced severe flooding on Friday, November 29, 2024. According to […]
‘I have not been in contact with any person since we were arrested from Nairobi’ – Besigye
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has spoken out for the first time since his arrest in Nairobi on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Besigye spoke to the press about his arrest in Nairobi after he was presented before the Makindye General Court Martial in Kampala on Wednesday November 20, 2024. Speaking from a cage within the […]
Martha Karua leads Pan African Opposition Leaders in calling for Besigye’s unconditional release
Narc Kenya Party leader Martha Karua has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye. Besigye went missing on Saturday, November 16, 2024, while in Nairobi. According to Karua, Besigye, who had checked into the Waridi Paradise Hotel and Suites in Nairobi, left the hotel in a taxi for a meeting […]
Expect light to moderate rainfall in most parts of the country – weatherman
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory predicting light to moderate rainfall across various parts of the country over the next 24 hours. The forecasted showers are expected in parts of Western Kenya, Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, Central Kenya, Nairobi, and sections of Northeastern and Southeastern Lowlands. The advisory also specified that […]
Govt announces new polio vaccination drive amid reports of deaths, severe side effects
The government has announced a new polio vaccination drive despite several reports of severe side effects related to the vaccine. On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Ministry of Health confirmed two fatalities following its investigation into the adverse events reported after the October 2024 polio vaccination campaign. The new drive will be conducted from November 9 […]
Kisumu’s Kibuye market murders: Police arrest 21-year-old after 4-month manhunt
Police have arrested Samuel Otieno Odak in connection to the murders of Evans Opiyo and Mohammed Saleh which occurred on July 1, 2024 in Kisumu. The police announced Odak’s arrest on the afternoon of October 30, 2024, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn considerable public attention. The 21-year-old was taken into […]