Eighteen pupils lost their lives in a tragic fire that broke out last night at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni, Nyeri, destroying one of the dormitories—an incident that has plunged the country into grief. According to National Police Service Spokesperson Resila Onyango, 14 other students were injured during the blaze. “We have 16 pupils dead and 14 injured. We are investigating the cause and taking necessary action,” Onyango said. Sixteen victims were found dead at the scene, while one pupil died on his way to the hospital. There are fears that more bodies might be discovered as the site remains…
Author: Samuel Njihia
Actress Winnie Bwire Ndubi, widely recognised as ‘Dida’ from the Citizen TV series Sultana, has sadly passed away, her family has confirmed. Bwire died on Thursday, September 5, 2024, while undergoing treatment in Turkey for breast cancer. In a statement, her family expressed their profound grief: “It is with heavy hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce Winfred Bwire Ndubi lost her battle to cancer on 5th September 2024, while undergoing treatment in Turkey.” They extended their gratitude to supporters for their prayers and contributions, saying, “We will share more details in due course. God bless you…
Bobi Wine, the main opposition figure in Uganda, was shot in the leg on Tuesday amidst chaos as security forces clashed with him in Bulindo, a northern suburb of Kampala. The incident erupted as Wine, officially known as Robert Kyagulanyi, and his supporters faced off against police and military personnel in a violent scuffle. The chaos started when Wine’s team tried to force their way through a street that was blocked by security forces. Soon, the situation turned into a confrontation with shots and teargas flying around. In the commotion, Wine was hit by a bullet that caused him serious…
An advocate of the High Court of Kenya has filed a petition with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) seeking the removal of Chief Justice Martha Koome on grounds of incompetence. Christopher Rosana is calling for Koome’s ouster, arguing that her decision to ban Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi from appearing before the Supreme Court reflects severe incompetence. The petition, filed on Tuesday, September 3, relies on Article 168 of the Constitution, which outlines the grounds for removing a judge due to performance shortcomings. The motion centres on a highly controversial decision made by the Supreme Court on January 18, barring Abdullahi…
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, have discussed a bold new partnership framework at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, aiming to reshape their countries’ strategic relationship. The talks, held on Tuesday, September 3, ahead of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), marked a significant step in deepening bilateral relations between China and Kenya. Xi highlighted the long-standing relationship between the two countries, which he credited with driving regional economic and social development in East Africa. “China and Kenya have shared a historic bond, built through our struggles for national…
Indian firm Adani Enterprises has intensified its bid to take over the management of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi by establishing a new Kenyan subsidiary, despite growing opposition from local aviation workers. On Friday, the company advanced its plans by incorporating a new entity, Airports Infrastructure PLC (AIP), in Nairobi, according to a filing with the National Stock Exchange of India. This entity will manage operations in Kenya. “AIP is incorporated to take over, operate, maintain, develop, design, construct, upgrade, modernise, and manage the airports,” the filing stated. The establishment of AIP, fully owned by Adani through its…
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has called off its week-long strike following a series of intense negotiations with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). However, the decision to suspend the strike appears to result from a more strategic move by the TSC. Last week, the TSC stopped collecting union dues directly from teachers’ salaries, a crucial funding source for Kuppet. This strategy, which effectively deprived the union of its primary financial support, put Kuppet in a difficult position and forced the union to reconsider its stance. “The suspension of the strike comes after significant discussions with the TSC…
The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has asked Kenyans to give him at least one year to implement reforms to the country’s tax collection system. Speaking in Migori town on Tuesday during President William Ruto’s tour of Nyanza, Mbadi highlighted the need for sufficient time to overhaul the current tax regime and foster economic growth. “Your Excellency, we thank you for the new task. But I just want to ask you and fellow Kenyans to give us at least one year to reform the tax collection system,” Mbadi stated. The CS, who joined the government this…
Police in Nairobi have launched a massive manhunt for city entrepreneur Pascaline Peter, also known as Passy Ma Trevor, who is at the centre of a Sh350 million investment scam. According to the police, the woman who operated a shylock scheme identified as Pafrim Investment Limited took money from investors, promising a 30 per cent return. Initially, everything seemed to be running smoothly with regular interest payments, but things quickly took a turn for the worse as payments became delayed and eventually stopped altogether. The investors, mainly from Nairobi, Machakos, and Kajiado counties, are now struggling with significant financial losses.…
The Anti-Corruption Court in Nairobi has convicted former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal and 12 others in the Oryx Filling Station scandal, where he, as the proprietor, supplied his county, leading to conflict and abuse of office. Lenolkulal is the first ex-governor to be convicted in an anti-corruption case. He has been found guilty of corruptly receiving Sh84 million for supplying petroleum products to the county government during his tenure. Trial Magistrate Thomas Nzyoki noted that the evidence, including over 200 payment vouchers and invoices, showed that Lenolkulal and his proxy, Hesbon Ndathi, were the principal beneficiaries of these funds. The…
