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Robbery with violence: Man's sentence reduced to 30 years after appeal

Samuel Cheserek had been sentenced to death in August 2001 before his sentence was commuted to life in prison. He has been in prison since August 24, 1999.

By Lynn Kolongei 10 days ago

Robbery with violence: Man's sentence reduced to 30 years after appeal

Police arrest Migori woman, 24, after lover, 52, dies in lodging

Police arrest Migori woman, 24, after lover, 52, dies in lodging

By Brian Okoth 13 days ago

Let us uproot dupable immigrant recruiting agencies

Let us uproot dupable immigrant recruiting agencies

By Dennis Wendo 1 month ago

JKUAT denies claims students died over missing marks

JKUAT denies claims students died over missing marks

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Trend-conscious man updates to his third coffin

Busia shopowner Alloise Otieng' Omina Ng'ombe is making his burial preparation to illustrate the importance of preparedness.

By Isaac Mpaka 1 month ago

Trend-conscious man updates to his third coffin

South Africa: Chemical poisoning caused death of 21 teenagers

Authorities confirm chemical poisoning caused Sunday's deaths of 21 teenagers at a nightclub in East London, South Africa.

By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago

South Africa: Chemical poisoning caused death of 21 teenagers

Kenya diaspora community in Middle East rescue workers in distress

A group of Kenyan professionals in Saudi Arabia have come together to help their fellow countrymen in distress.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Kenya diaspora community in Middle East rescue workers in distress

By allowing easy divorce, the court opened a Pandora's box

Marriage is not a missionary partnership or a business contract, but a covenant binding the couple together “until death do us part.”

By David Oginde 1 month ago

By allowing easy divorce, the court opened a Pandora's box

Sad tale of Kenyan woman in a coma for seven years in Saudi Arabia

Martha Nyaguthii travelled to the Middle East in search of greener pastures in 2014. She was admitted to Aster Sanad Hospital in Riyadh with a broken skull in 2015.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Sad tale of Kenyan woman in a coma for seven years in Saudi Arabia

Why execute broken persons? Let's abolish the death penalty

It’s been 35 years since the Kenyan state legally executed anyone for a capital offence but, for the 600 human beings currently on death row, three decades is too long to stay walking dead.

By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago

Why execute broken persons? Let's abolish the death penalty

Death Penalty no silver bullet for ending corruption

Roots Party of Kenya presidential candidate Prof George Wajackoyah has stated that if elected, his administration will introduce the death penalty to enforce a "zero tolerance" for corruption.

By Frankline Sunday 1 month ago

Death Penalty no silver bullet for ending corruption

Invest in 'good uncles' who your children can trust after you leave

Firstly, to state the obvious. Plan for your death. Many of us live as if we are eternal on mother earth. We used to be told only death and taxes are realities. That maxim remains true.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2 months ago

Invest in 'good uncles' who your children can trust after you leave

Dealing with death, pain takes heavy toll on doctors as well

Regularly encountering pain, suffering and death, as doctors do, certainly takes its toll on one’s health. Geneva Declaration requires care of the highest standard for doctors.

By Esther Muiruri 2 months ago

Dealing with death, pain takes heavy toll on doctors as well

Why domestic workers run to the Gulf despite reports of abuse

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli calls for legislation to allow migrant workers to be represented by their domestic trade unions.

By Jacinta Mutura 2 months ago

Why domestic workers run to the Gulf despite reports of abuse

Hardships in Saudi Arabia sent a woman into depression

Everline Ombima was fine and lived a normal life. However, this was until she left for Saudi Arabia in 2019 in search of a job. She only worked for one year and came back home.

By John Shilitsa 2 months ago

Hardships in Saudi Arabia sent a woman into depression

Ancient massive 'Dragon of Death' flying reptile dug up in Argentina

The fossil's huge bones classify the new species as the largest pterosaur yet discovered in South America and one of the largest found anywhere.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Ancient massive 'Dragon of Death' flying reptile dug up in Argentina

Miner crushed to death at Raroki Quarry in Homa Bay

The man identified as Joseph Otieno died on Friday after he was crushed to death while mining in the quarry.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Miner crushed to death at Raroki Quarry in Homa Bay

Tale of lucky trader who cheated death three times in nine months

Man’s shop has been hit twice by fuel tankers that burst into flames, as he escaped death narrowly. Mukhonje in Lugari has been hit by a spate of serious road accidents.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

Tale of lucky trader who cheated death three times in nine months

Kiambu MCA, four others detained for 10 days over man's killing

A Kiambu MCA is among the four people detained for ten days over the murder of a man in Juja.

By Fidelis W. Kabunyi 2 months ago

Kiambu MCA, four others detained for 10 days over man's killing

Police in Naivasha probe cleric's death after body found in house

Police in Naivasha are investigating the death of a cleric whose body was found in his house near Mai Mahiu town.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Police in Naivasha probe cleric's death after body found in house

Surely, God can't allow his old mother to bury him

The only thing you can do, however, is try to talk him out of it. You go on a lengthy lecture showing your disapproval. But despite your protests, you know nothing can change his mind.

By Nyandia Maina 3 months ago

Surely, God can't allow his old mother to bury him

Mwai Kibaki: Complicated but devoted public servant

Depending on where one stands, history will judge the late President Mwai Kibaki either kindly or harshly for his life and service to Kenyans.

By Sammy Grey Lumbasyo 3 months ago

Mwai Kibaki: Complicated but devoted public servant

6 years on: Remembering Mama Lucy Kibaki

Mama Lucy was so dedicated to keeping family life private that she discouraged her children from pursuing political careers. To her, family always came first.

By Killiad Sinide 3 months ago

6 years on: Remembering Mama Lucy Kibaki

Inside Mzee Moi, Kibaki's striking political chemistry

Those close to the two say they can't remember President Moi using harsh words against Kibaki. Likewise, Kibaki was civil and did not attack his former boss

By Amos Kareithi 3 months ago

Inside Mzee Moi, Kibaki's striking political chemistry

Damaris Muthee saga: Mystery of Ethiopian at centre of athlete's killing

Athlete Damaris Muthee, whose decomposing body was found in a house rented by an Ethiopian, was preparing for a race in South Africa.

By Stephen Rutto 3 months ago

Damaris Muthee saga: Mystery of Ethiopian at centre of athlete's killing

S.Africa releases emergency funds for deadly floods, nearly 400 dead

South African authorities have released emergency funds amidst rising cases of flood victims with close to 400 people reported dead

By Reuters 3 months ago

S.Africa releases emergency funds for deadly floods, nearly 400 dead

Detectives take over probe into death of Gatanga CCM student

Until her death, Ebbie was a Form One student at the school which has since changed its name to St Anuarite Gatanga Girls Secondary

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Detectives take over probe into death of Gatanga CCM student

Distraught family demand answers over mother-of-three's death in Saudi Arabia

Her husband Vincent Ototo only got to know on January 7 that his wife died on December 19,

By Edwin Nyarangi 4 months ago

Distraught family demand answers over mother-of-three's death in Saudi Arabia

Couple in Mbita arrested over death of their daughter

A man and his wife have been arrested for the death of their 26-year-old daughter in Sigulu, Ruri East Location, Mbita.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Couple in Mbita arrested over death of their daughter

Kenya records 8 Covid-19 cases

Eight people, from a sample size of 2727, have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours.

By Stephanie Wangari 4 months ago

Kenya records 8 Covid-19 cases

I toiled in Saudi Arabia only for my husband to use my savings to get new wife

In Saudi Arabia, she worked for three different families after running away from what she describes as harsh working conditions.

By Stephen Rutto 4 months ago

I toiled in Saudi Arabia only for my husband to use my savings to get new wife

9 people test positive for Covid-19 as 14 recover

9 people, from a sample size of 4,020, have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours.

By Stephanie Wangari 4 months ago

9 people test positive for Covid-19 as 14 recover

Remembering rallying daredevil Vic Preston Jnr

Safari Rally legend Vic Preston Junior died in Seychelles five days ago.

By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago

Remembering rallying daredevil Vic Preston Jnr

Mzee Jackson Kibor: The passing of a controversial farmer and politician

Departed agricultural titan Mzee Jackson Kibor laid the rules and you followed his way or the highway.

By Titus Too 4 months ago

Mzee Jackson Kibor: The passing of a controversial farmer and politician

'Men's conference chairman' Jackson Kibor dies at 88

According to kin, Jackson Kibor had been ailing for a while, and was dependent on external oxygen supply round the clock.

By Elvis Kosgei 4 months ago

'Men's conference chairman' Jackson Kibor dies at 88

9 people test positive for Covid-19, 1 dies

9 people, from a sample size of 5,151, have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours.

By Stephanie Wangari 4 months ago

9 people test positive for Covid-19, 1 dies

Kenya records 12 Covid-19 cases, 1 death

12 people, from a sample size of 5,672, have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours.

By Stephanie Wangari 4 months ago

Kenya records 12 Covid-19 cases, 1 death

Two die in West Pokot after suffocating inside borehole

One of the victims fell into the death trap while trying to rescue the other victim, who had been contracted to remove mud from the 60-feet borehole.

By Ishreel Shanzu 5 months ago

Two die in West Pokot after suffocating inside borehole

Residents raise concerns over 'gully of death'

It began as a trench filled with storm water from Kakamega town.

By Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

Residents raise concerns over 'gully of death'

13,829 Covid-19 patients recover in 24 hours

No deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, hence, death toll remains 5,641.

By Stephanie Wangari 5 months ago

13,829 Covid-19 patients recover in 24 hours

Covid-19: No deaths reported as 14 people test positive

There were deaths reported and the cumulative number of fatalities stands at 5,640. 39 patients are receiving treatment in various health facilities c

By Fred Kagonye 5 months ago

Covid-19: No deaths reported as 14 people test positive

Ethiopian Airlines tragedy: Man and daughter in vicious fight over wife’s death certificate

The High Court in Nairobi has declined to intervene in a battle between a man and his daughter over the death certificate of his wife.

By Kamau Muthoni 5 months ago

Ethiopian Airlines tragedy: Man and daughter in vicious fight over wife’s death certificate

Mother of Kahawa West boy who died in disputed circumstances speaks

In the last few days, reports have been circulating on social media that a house-help beat up her employer’s one-year-old son to death.

By Stephanie Wangari 5 months ago

Mother of Kahawa West boy who died in disputed circumstances speaks

Covid-19: Kenya records 16 new infections

Kenya has recorded 16 new Covid-19 infections from a sample size of 3,135 tested in the last 24 hours.

By Stephanie Wangari 5 months ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 16 new infections

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