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Syokimau residents warned to remain vigilant over suspected hyena invasion

Residents of Syokimau have been urged to remain calm but vigilant following reports of a hyena sighting near residential estates on Sunday evening.

By Okumu Modachi 2026-05-13 10:47:36

Syokimau residents warned to remain vigilant over suspected hyena invasion

Murkomen says 3,000 illegal firearms in the hands of cattle rustlers

By Phares Mutembei 2026-05-11 11:05:13

Mwangaza wants governor to apologise over alleged defamatory remarks

Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has issued a demand notice to Governor Mutuma, requiring him to retract and apologise for the utterances made against her.

By Phares Mutembei 2026-05-11 10:44:37

Youth urged to join Saccos to boost their livelihood

Kanyambu regretted that majority of the youth, particularly in Machakos County, who had no means of survival, could find their way through the Sacco which could help shape their lives.

By Victor Nzuma 2026-05-10 15:31:02

Youth urged to join Saccos to boost their livelihood

Kitui drug smugglers vanish in the bush, Nacada mounts pursuit

According to the agency, the suspects, who had been under surveillance for days, were intercepted by its multi-agency ditched their consignment and motorcycles before fleeing into the bushes.

By Selina Mutua 2026-05-08 12:13:51

Kitui drug smugglers vanish in the bush, Nacada mounts pursuit

Marsabit residents sue BP over toxic waste

Residents of Kargi and Kalacha in Marsabit County have sued BP PLC over alleged toxic and radioactive waste pollution from 1980s oil exploration activities.

By Bruno Mutunga 2026-05-07 15:45:13

Marsabit residents sue BP over toxic waste

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Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks

Kitui leaders fault CS Aden Duale over remarks on pastoral clashes, calling for peace, accountability, and stronger security response.

By Philip Muasya 2026-05-07 00:08:00

Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks

Farmers urged to cash in as coffee hits Sh120 per kilo

Farmers in Lower Eastern Kenya urged to boost coffee production and deliver to their cooperative mill to take advantage of rising prices now above Sh120 per kilo.

By Victor Nzuma 2026-05-04 06:00:00

Farmers urged to cash in as coffee hits Sh120 per kilo

Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest

The woman and six men were brutally killed by a group of bandits suspected to be armed camel herders.Four other victims were ambushed and gunned down

By Philip Muasya 2026-05-03 11:00:00

Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest

Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road

The government has deployed specialised security teams along the troubled Mwingi–Garissa road to quell skirmishes that paralysed business in Mwingi town.

By Philip Muasya 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road

Ruto pledges end to deaths at Nithi Bridge with Sh7bn redesign

The government has launched a Sh7 billion redesign of the Nithi Bridge in Tharaka Nithi County, targeting a stretch that has killed hundreds over decades.

By David Njaaga 2026-04-30 15:16:00

Ruto pledges end to deaths at Nithi Bridge with Sh7bn redesign

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Thwake dam delays cost tax payers billions

Audit flags costly delays in Thwake Dam, with project overruns hitting Sh48.9B and raising legal and financial concerns.

By Irene Githinji 2026-04-30 12:30:00

Thwake dam delays cost tax payers billions

GSU deployed in Tseikuru, Kitui, following deadly bandit attack

Government deploys specialised security units, including GSU and RDU, along Mwingi-Garissa Road to boost security after bandit attack that left seven dead.

By Esther Nyambura 2026-04-29 22:34:00