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Botched fireworks burn down family house in Gitaru

A Gitaru family in Kiambu County lost their home to a fire caused by fireworks on New Year’s Day, with no injuries reported but all possessions destroyed.
By Jael Wakesho 2026-01-02 14:03:05
A 16-storey building under construction in Nairobi’s South C estate collapsed on January 1, sparking a multi-agency rescue operation amid public outrage over construction safety.
By Okumu Modachi And Jael Wakesho 2026-01-02 11:49:41
Rashid Idi's passing has been deeply felt within the newsroom and the wider media fraternity, where he was regarded as a skilled and dependable videographer whose work spoke for itself.
By Kevin Tunoi 2025-12-26 13:55:00
The video sparked condemnation online, with many viewers calling the attack excessive and demanding action from authorities.
By Tania Omusale 2025-12-24 15:15:00
The ministry made it clear that selling or dispensing prescription medicines without a valid doctor’s prescription is unlawful and will attract serious consequences. 
By Boniface Mithika 2025-12-24 10:50:19
Dr Enock Kibunguchy passed away at a hospital in Eldoret. His death came shortly after that of veteran politician Cyrus Jirongo.
By Kevin Tunoi 2025-12-24 09:13:00
Ugandans will now require written permission from President Yoweri Museveni’s son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to import Starlink equipment.
By Tania Omusale 2025-12-23 13:15:00
Maribe wrote, “Now what do I tell a man like you? The definition of perfection. I do not know how I will live without you, dad, but I know you are not in pain. I love you with everything in me.”
By Boniface Mithika 2025-12-23 11:45:39
The undated footage, believed to have been taken in Nairobi, captures four women surrounding the cab after it stops, before allegedly assaulting the driver in a shocking turn of events.
By Boniface Mithika 2025-12-23 10:17:13
According to the trailer posted on his Instagram page, he is expected to make stops in other countries such as Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, as well as Morocco amongst other. 
By Boniface Mithika 2025-12-22 13:56:42
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Interior reported that while the national security situation is stable, the public should remain vigilant against typical holiday spikes in crime and traffic violations.
By Boniface Mithika 2025-12-22 12:25:10
One person died and several others were seriously injured in a grisly road accident involving a Nairobi matatu along the Airport North road.
By Jael Wakesho 2025-12-20 13:25:00