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At least five people have died and several others sustained serious injuries following a tragic road accident along the Bungoma–Webuye road.Police said the accident occurred at around 12:30 a.m. near Bukembe Bridge when a matatu travelling from Webuye towards Bungoma collided head-on with an oncoming trailer.Preliminary investigations indicate that the trailer turned suddenly from its…

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua rejected the Ksh.50 million compensation awarded to him by the High Court, terming it an insult to his fundamental rights and freedoms. On Monday, June 8, a three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Fridah Mugambi upheld Gachagua’s impeachment as Deputy President but awarded…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has indicated that he will move to the Court of Appeal to challenge the High Court judgment that upheld his impeachment. Gachagua’s legal team said they have already filed a notice of appeal shortly after a three-judge bench of the High Court dismissed his petition challenging the impeachment process undertaken…

Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama has maintained that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua remains eligible to contest for public office despite the High Court upholding his impeachment, arguing that the appeals process must first be exhausted before any disqualification can take effect. Speaking after the court’s ruling, Kanjama cited Article 99(3) of…

President William Ruto departed Kenya on Sunday afternoon for official visits to Belgium and Norway, and a state visit to Finland. In the European countries, the Head of State aims to attract investment, expand market access for Kenyan products and strengthen partnerships that boost exports, create jobs and drive economic growth. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, in a statement on Sunday,…

A construction worker died after being struck by a concrete block that fell from the 11th floor of a building under construction in Mombasa County. According to police, the victim was among more than a dozen workers who had reported for duty at the construction site when the tragic incident occurred. A four-inch concrete block…

Sixteen students have been confirmed dead following a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, as police said dozens of other learners were admitted to hospital with injuries. Police said 74 students were hospitalised after the incident, which was reported in the early hours of Thursday. In an incident report filed at…

Tension is rising in Konoin Constituency, Bomet County, following the death of a 17-year-old boy who was allegedly killed after being accused of plucking tea at Browns Investment Company plantation.Residents have condemned the incident, saying the teenager could have been subjected to legal action instead of losing his life. The incident has sparked outrage across…

The High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to declare the annual National Prayer Breakfast unconstitutional, ruling that there was not enough evidence to prove discrimination or violation of the Constitution. In the ruling, the court said the petitioner failed to properly present and prove claims that the event violates Article 8 of the Constitution,…

The National Police Service has announced a major reshuffle affecting senior officers within the Kenya Police Service, particularly in the Presidential Escort Unit (PEU) and the elite Recce Squad, in changes aimed at strengthening operations and command structures within specialized security formations. In the changes announced by Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, Mr.…

Concerns over the growing cases of femicide and gender-based violence have intensified after Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris revealed that one of her supporters was allegedly attacked, robbed, raped and stabbed shortly after attending an ODM rally in Dandora.Speaking during an interview on NTV, Passaris said the young woman was assaulted on Wednesday evening, an…