Joseph and his wife longed to have children, but their first four pregnancies ended in tragedy as the babies died before birth. After years of pain, the couple finally welcomed their first surviving child, a girl named Louise. She was born alive but with closed eye sockets, meaning she had no eyes. Despite the condition, […]
Shock and grief have engulfed Siaya County following the brutal killing of a student who had taken up a night guard job in order to raise money for his school fees. The young man, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was attacked by thieves on duty, bringing his dreams of completing his education to […]
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has suffered a major setback after the High Court dismissed his bid to overturn a 12-year prison sentence handed down earlier this year. On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Lady Justice Lucy Njuguna rejected Waititu’s application challenging both his conviction and sentence on corruption-related charges. The former governor had sought to […]
A Kenyan man fighting for Russian forces was captured by Ukrainian troops near Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast on Sept. 17, the 57th Motorized Infantry Brigade said. The man identified himself only as Evans and told Ukrainian forces he had been deceived into military service. Evans said he traveled to Russia as a tourist and had […]
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has emerged as an early frontrunner in the 2027 Nairobi governor’s race, particularly among younger voters, according to a new opinion poll. The survey, conducted by ISS Africa across all 17 constituencies in Nairobi, placed Babu ahead of incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja and other aspirants. The findings show Babu commanding […]
Shock and sorrow gripped Chemosoren village in Bomet County after a two-year-old boy was electrocuted to death at a neighbour’s house. Bomet County Police Commander Edward Imbwaga confirmed the incident, saying the child had accompanied his mother, who works as a househelp, to the residence. According to police reports, the toddler wandered into the bedroom […]
Shock and grief engulfed Kanorero village in Kangema, Murang’a County, after a woman brutally stabbed her three children in a shocking domestic incident. The victims were aged seven, four, and two years. Two of the minors died instantly from the injuries, while the third child survived the attack but was left with serious wounds. Neighbours […]