Forensic experts from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are diligently piecing together the last moments of marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum. Led by Martin Nyuguto, the director of homicide, the team is focusing on three key restaurants visited by Kiptum and his coach before the tragic road crash. CCTV Unveils Truth: Detectives from…
Senator Boni Khalwale has secured a legal victory as the High Court issues a temporary restraining order against his adversary, Cleophas Shimanyula, aka Toto. The court, presided over by Judge Janet Mulwa, has directed Toto to refrain from defaming Khalwale until the full case is heard, with the matter being transferred to the High Court…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced job openings to bolster its intelligence wing, aiming to strengthen the fight against crime in the country. The prospective recruits will be part of the Crime Research & Intelligence Bureau (CRIB), headquartered at the DCI. CRIB has branches across all regions, counties, and sub-counties, collaborating with the…
The Kenyan government has increased the tax on fuel threefold, with the cost payable to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) rising from Ksh0.25 to Ksh0.75 per liter. This levy is one of nine charges on fuel and is raised to support the energy regulator’s operations. Apart from this levy, there are eight…
Senators have launched investigation into claims that the Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET) has been registering teachers with disabilities without their consent. Members of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare will conduct the investigation. Crystal Asige Nominated Senator, who raised a statement from the committee, on the floor of the…
The Ministry of Health and the doctors’ union have clashed over the posting of medical interns. This is after medical interns held demonstrations outside Afya House on Monday demanding that they be posted as per the requirement for compulsory experimental learning. While the ministry claims it held a meeting with the union and agreed that…
The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is set to appeal against a High Court decision that acquitted former TV News anchor Jacque Maribe in the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani. The DPP in its notice of appeal says they are dissatisfied with the decision of trial Judge Grace Nzioka that acquitted Maribe in…
Kenya observed an 18 percent surge in electricity imports from Uganda in January, driven by heightened demand. The bilateral power exchange initiative between the two nations allows for reciprocal supply during periods of power deficit. Data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) reveals that Kenya imported 20.29 million power units from the Uganda…
Kelvin Kiptum, Kenya’s world record-holding marathon runner, has died in a car crash. The death of the 24-year-old, who was driving in western Kenya on Sunday evening when his car rolled over, has left the world of athletics in shock. Kiptum lost control of the vehicle, and the young running sensation and his Rwandan coach,…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Trans Nzoia residents to rally behind their leaders and President William Ruto to unite the region. Speaking on Sunday during a church service in Trans Nzoia County, Gachagua lauded Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya for agreeing to work with the ruling regime despite being a member of the opposition.…