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Property destroyed after fire breaks out at a go down in Nairobi

Social media was awash with images of the smoke billowing from the site with some alleging that the fire was from the Mater Hospital.

By Mate Tongola 8 hrs ago

Property destroyed after fire breaks out at a go down in Nairobi

The missile that killed al-Qaida leader

The missile that killed al-Qaida leader

By AP 6 days ago

Four dead after two small planes collide in midair in Arizona

Four dead after two small planes collide in midair in Arizona

By Winfrey Owino and Agencies 21 days ago

Police operation nets 19 illegal guns, as curfew enforced

Police operation nets 19 illegal guns, as curfew enforced

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Firearm dealer Lungwili freed on Sh300,000 cash bail

Court grants Ken Lungwili Sh300,000 cash bail; the businessman was found with 22 firearms and 565 rounds of ammunition in Kilimani, Nairobi.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

Firearm dealer Lungwili freed on Sh300,000 cash bail

Fire razes Garissa's famous market

Property of unknown value destroyed in last night's fire at Garissa's Suq Mugdi market, cause yet to be established, OCPD James Ngetich says.

By Abdimalik Hajir 1 month ago

Fire razes Garissa's famous market

UPDATE: Suspect Ken Lugwili handed over to ATPU

Authorities recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition during an operation in an office in Nairobi’s Kilimani area on Tuesday evening.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

UPDATE: Suspect Ken Lugwili handed over to ATPU

Two held in Marakwet over suspected illegal gun possession

Abraham Kiptum and Brandon Kilimo, were arrested at their home in Kaben Village, Marakwet where they were found with the weapons.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

Two held in Marakwet over suspected illegal gun possession

Homa Bay County gets Sh150m fire engines from UK firms

This makes seven of the vehicles donated by the Rotary club to Homa Bay County since 2018.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 months ago

Homa Bay County gets Sh150m fire engines from UK firms

Firefighters still working to put out deadly Bangladesh container blaze

Thirty-seven killed, more than 450 injured in a fire caused by an explosion at a private inland container depot in Sitakunda, Bangladesh, state media reports

By Reuters 2 months ago

Firefighters still working to put out deadly Bangladesh container blaze

Tragedy as mother and two children perish in dawn house fire

A mother and her two children died in house fire in Manyani Estate, Nakuru County.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 months ago

Tragedy as mother and two children perish in dawn house fire

11 newborn babies die in hospital fire in Senegal

11 newborn babies at Mame Abdou Aziz die in hospital fire in Tivaouane, Senegal, President Macky Sall says as he condoles families.

By Reuters 2 months ago

11 newborn babies die in hospital fire in Senegal

Fire razes Moi Girls High School Eldoret lab

The school's Board of Management (BOM) convened a meeting today and assured parents that the girls are safe and normal learning has already resumed.

By Faith Kutere 2 months ago

Fire razes Moi Girls High School Eldoret lab

Four children burnt to death in Nyandarua after wooden house catches fire

Four children died in a fire incident at Matwiku Bosnia village in Rurii ward Nyandarua County.

By James Munyeki 3 months ago

Four children burnt to death in Nyandarua after wooden house catches fire

Fear over animals' safety after Ruma National Park fire

The inferno broke out on Sunday at Kor Lang’o in Kwabwai ward, Ndhiwa sub-county at about 11 pm.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Fear over animals' safety after Ruma National Park fire

Infant killed as fire leaves 700 homeless in Turkana village

A two-year-old baby was burnt to death and seven people injured after a fire reduced homes to ashes in a village in Turkana North.

By Lucas Ngasike 4 months ago

Infant killed as fire leaves 700 homeless in Turkana village

'Heartbreaking': Twins die in Kiandutu slum fire

Neighbours said the fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 months ago

'Heartbreaking': Twins die in Kiandutu slum fire

Groups spend nights fighting Mt Kenya fire

A fire has destroyed an estimated 8,500 acres of moorland in parts of Mt Kenya.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Groups spend nights fighting Mt Kenya fire

Human activity, strong winds blamed for Menengai Forest fire

The fire started from Mosonic and Madricada farms during preparation for planting season.

By Daniel Chege 4 months ago

Human activity, strong winds blamed for Menengai Forest fire

Fire destroys 50 ha of Menengai forest

An estimate of 50 hectares of Menengai forest was on Sunday, March 13, destroyed in a fire incident.

By Daniel Chege 4 months ago

Fire destroys 50 ha of Menengai forest

We have jurisdiction to handle Batuk case, High Court rules

High Court rules the BATUK can be sued in Kenyan courts but only after the mechanism provided in the defence agreement is exhausted.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 4 months ago

We have jurisdiction to handle Batuk case, High Court rules

Shock as father, 101, and son, 69, killed in Njoro house fire

A 69-year-old man and his father died following a house fire in Njoro, Nakuru County on Friday night.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 5 months ago

Shock as father, 101, and son, 69, killed in Njoro house fire

Student behind Moi Girls fire tragedy that killed 10 handed five-year jail term

The student had been found guilty of killing 10 students in the 2017 dormitory fire incident. She was 14-years-old during the tragedy.

By Collins Kweyu 5 months ago

Student behind Moi Girls fire tragedy that killed 10 handed five-year jail term

DCI orders Jimi Wanjigi to surrender 10 guns within 72 hours

Presidential aspirant Jimi Wanjigi has 72 hours to surrender 11 firearms and 485 rounds of ammunition to the DCI.

By Stephanie Wangari 5 months ago

DCI orders Jimi Wanjigi to surrender 10 guns within 72 hours

Huge fire engulfs warehouse in Athi River

Witness says the fire started around 5pm in a warehouse opposite the hospital and spread to the entire store

By Mireri Junior 6 months ago

Huge fire engulfs warehouse in Athi River

Court allows negotiation between school, students after suspension

The students had moved to court challenging their suspension and wanted to be allowed to resume studies.

By Daniel Chege 6 months ago

Court allows negotiation between school, students after suspension

Man and wife, four others killed in morning house fire

A man and his wife, an 11-year-old boy and three others died in the incident at Mombasa's Old Town estate yesterday morning.

By Philip Mwakio 6 months ago

Man and wife, four others killed in morning house fire

Fire engulfs shopping complex in CBD

Property worth millions of shillings has been destroyed in an early morning fire at Sunbeam Shopping Complex along Mfangano Street in Nairobi CBD.

By Stephanie Wangari 6 months ago

Fire engulfs shopping complex in CBD

Only consultative meetings will find answers to indiscipline in schools

We must honestly try to establish where the rain started beating us as a guide to finding the right remedy.

By Alexander Chagema 6 months ago

Only consultative meetings will find answers to indiscipline in schools

10 Molo Academy students sue school after suspension

This followed their arrest on November 29, 2020, and arraignment in court on November 30 following the commotion in the school.

By Daniel Chege 6 months ago

10 Molo Academy students sue school after suspension

Two businessmen charged with fraud, firearm theft

The pistol, according to the charge sheet, belonged to the late Tapata Lengues and is valued at Sh200,000.

By Collins Kweyu 6 months ago

Two businessmen charged with fraud, firearm theft

Gunshots reported in Cameroon city hosting four Africa Cup of Nations teams

Gunfire rang out on Wednesday across the city of Buea in South West Cameroon, the home base for four soccer teams competing in this month's Africa Cup

By Reuters 6 months ago

Gunshots reported in Cameroon city hosting four Africa Cup of Nations teams

Magoha pledges more approved schools to tame student unrest

CS blames school unrest on truancy and promises to deal with vice. Says 99 per cent of boarding schools are well run.

By Ndungu Gachane 6 months ago

Magoha pledges more approved schools to tame student unrest

Parent sues school for suspending son over matchbox, incense

The student claims he was trying to mask a bad smell and get rid of insects which was a common occurrence in the school

By Kamau Muthoni 6 months ago

Parent sues school for suspending son over matchbox, incense

State directs school heads to allow any disgruntled student to go home early

PS Julius Jwan said school heads should desist from restraining learners who want to go home as long as the process is done properly.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

State directs school heads to allow any disgruntled student to go home early

Police arrest man after his wife, three children die in house fire

Police in Nakuru are holding a 40-year-old man in connection with the death of his wife and their three children when their house went up in flames

By Kennedy Gachuhi 7 months ago

Police arrest man after his wife, three children die in house fire

Nacada: No law requires schools to test students for drug use

Nacada said it does not conduct any drug testing.

By Jael Mboga 7 months ago

Nacada: No law requires schools to test students for drug use

30 students from Maseno yet to return to school

The students were accused of different disciplinary issues by the school administration ranging from sodomy to theft.

By Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago

30 students from Maseno yet to return to school

How Kisumu Boys avoided wave of unrest that swept schools

The school, one of the best performing schools in Nyanza and Western regions, did not report a case of arson last year.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 months ago

How Kisumu Boys avoided wave of unrest that swept schools

12 killed in early-morning Philadelphia apartment fire

Twelve people, including eight children, were killed early on Wednesday when flames swept through a public housing apartment building in Philadelphia.

By Reuters 7 months ago

12 killed in early-morning Philadelphia apartment fire

Maranda High School Form II students to remain at home until their dorm is repaired

All Form Two students at Maranda High School are yet to report back for the third term, following the December 5 fire that destroyed a dormitory.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 months ago

Maranda High School Form II students to remain at home until their dorm is repaired

Firefighters battle another fire at SA parliament, suspect charged with arson

Police have charged a 49-year-old man with arson and other offences including theft, and he was expected to appear in court on today.

By Reuters 7 months ago

Firefighters battle another fire at SA parliament, suspect charged with arson

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