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A collision occurred between a Super Metro bus and a lorry on Monday, January 29, 2024. IMAGE/COURTESY Summary: A fatal accident on the Kisumu-Nairobi Highway involved a bus overtaking another vehicle, resulting in a head-on collision with a lorry at Othoo area in Nyando sub-county. The devastating incident led to the immediate loss of eleven lives, including two women, eight men, and a teenage boy, with 53 other passengers sustaining injuries. Both vehicles have been towed to Ahero police station for investigation. In a devastating incident on the Kisumu-Nairobi Highway, eleven lives were tragically lost in a collision between a bus and a lorry at Othoo area in Nyando sub-county. The accident, which occurred at 2:30 am, resulted in immediate fatalities, leaving a grim...

goods on display within the aisles of a supermarket.IMAGE FILE In Summary: Cotu's study shows Kenyan workers are cutting spending due to soaring prices, high taxes, and persistent unemployment, with job losses reaching 70,000. The report underscores workers' worries about corruption impacting the economy, urging the government to restore investor trust and adopt a zero-tolerance stance with increased surveillance. January 24, (TopNews) - A recent survey conducted by the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) sheds light on the economic struggles faced by the majority of workers in the country, attributing their hardship to the relentless rise in the cost of living. Released on Wednesday, the report titled 'Turning The Tide On Kenya’s Economy: Recovery and P...

Image portrayal of people walking along the streets in Nairobi. Summary: An Infotrak poll discloses that 73% of Kenyans are either in severe financial distress or struggling to make ends meet, with the Central and Rift Valley regions being the most affected. Coping strategies include engaging in side hustles, reducing non-essential expenditures, and taking out loans, as Kenyans express pessimism about the economic outlook in 2024. Jan 23, (TopNews) - The economic strain on Kenyans is evident, as revealed by an Infotrak poll released on Monday. The survey highlights that a significant 73% of the population is grappling with severe financial distress or struggling to meet their basic needs, with the Central and Rift Valley regions experiencing the most significant challe...

William Ovie Opia and JohnBull Asibor, the two individuals under suspicion, were presented before the Chief Magistrate at Makadara Law Courts on Monday, one week following the occurrence of the murder at a leased residence in Roysambu. IMAGE/COURTESY) Nairobi, Jan 22, (TopNews) - William Ovie Opia and JohnBull Asibor, the two Nigerian men implicated in the heinous murder of Kenyan woman Rita Waeni, faced arraignment before the Chief Magistrate at Makadara Law Courts on Monday, a week following the gruesome incident at a rented room in Roysambu. The investigation into the chilling murder continues as the suspects, Opia and Asibor, will remain in custody for eight days. Detectives are tirelessly working to unravel the details of the cold-blooded crime that shocked the nation. ...

KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah, accompanied by fellow union officials, pictured during the funeral of his relative, who was purportedly murdered by a church group based on suspicions of theft. PHOTO | COURTESY Nairobi,Jan 21 (TopNews) - The family of 31-year-old Bernard Otieno Anah is demanding answers and justice following his alleged beating to death by a pastor and members of a Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) church in Homa Bay County. The incident unfolded on December 21, 2023, in Kagan village during the West Kenya Union Conference Pathfinder Camporee. Keep Reading: Ukrainian Drones Target St Petersburg Gas Terminal, Sparking Explosions Kenya:Ex-Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong Defects To UDA From ODM Potential Western Losses Estimated At $288 Billi...

Image file depicting the late Francis Pepela. Jan 21 (TopNews) - In response to the mysterious death of a second-year student from Egerton University, key witnesses have presented themselves at the Bungoma police station in Bungoma County. Francis Pepela, 23, was in Kanduyi watching an African Cup of Nations (AFCON) match at night before his untimely demise, as explained by his grieving family. Lazarus Pepela, the father of the deceased, expressed doubt about the reported cause of death. According to him, the initial information suggested that Francis was hit by a trailer, resulting in head injuries. Keep Reading: Faces Of The US Presidential Race: In-Depth Analysis Of 2024 Candidates Kenyan Gov’t Set To Exit G-To-G Oil Deal Amid Shilling Instability A man fake...

President William Ruto. Image file/Courtesy Summary: Kenya contemplates ending the G-to-G oil deal, acknowledging risks and FX market distortions, with the IMF emphasizing careful risk management and budgetary integration for future projects. The Kenyan government, facing shilling instability, is considering an exit from the government-to-government (G-to-G) oil deal. The IMF reports, "The G2G oil import scheme continues to evolve but potential risks, including FX market segmentation, remain." Actual monthly import volumes fell below agreed minimums, attributed to reduced demand in domestic and regional markets. Keep Reading: A man faked his own death to avoid rape charges, now he’s stating in court that he’s someone else Israeli Envoy Urges Clarity From Can...

"He appears today as Arthur Knight but has previously been identified as Nicholas Rossi," the prosecutor told the court. Nicholas Rossi at his extradition hearing in Edinburgh, Scotland, on June 30, 2023, confronting a rape charge in Utah. PHOTO/COURTESY Summary: Nicholas Rossi fakes death, adopts new identity, faces extradition amidst rape charges. Complex legal saga unfolds, revealing a pattern of false identities and alleged sexual assaults. Nicholas Rossi, currently facing a rape charge in Utah, recently appeared in court, his face obscured by an oxygen mask and his voice barely audible. Rossi appeared via video Tuesday from the Utah County jail. When the judge asked him, “Are you Mr. Rossi?” he mumbled a different name in what sounded like a British accent. ...

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro.Image(X.com)/Courtesy Summary Fifteen legislators endorse Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro for the 2032 presidency, marking a shift in Mt Kenya's political dynamics and weakening Rigathi Gachagua's influence. In a pivotal political moment, fifteen Members of Parliament (MPs) have thrown their support behind Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, endorsing him as a prospective presidential candidate in the 2032 elections. This endorsement, announced during a gathering at Murang'a County's Mumbi Grounds, not only boosts Nyoro's political profile but also signifies a notable realignment in Mt Kenya's political landscape. Gatundu North MP Elijah Njoroge emphasized the necessity of strong leadership in the Mt Kenya region, stating, "In Mt Kenya currently, we don't have an appr...