The mother to MP Mbai, Dorcas Kanini Mbai/HANDOUTKitui East MP Nimrod Mbai is mourning the sudden death of his mother, Dorcas Kanini Mbai, who died in a tragic road accident in Machakos County on Sunday, July 21.Kanini died on the spot when the vehicle she was traveling in lost control and plunged into the Yatta Canal along the Nairobi–Garissa Highway at Kithimani in Yatta sub-county. She was en route from her home in Zombe, Kitui County, to Nairobi at the time of the accident.“With a heavy heart, I share the heartbreaking news that I have lost my beloved mother, Dorcas…
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki among other leaders during the Kajiado Central Bursary fundraiser at Maasai National Polytechnic in Kajiado County on July 19, 2025.Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned that Kenya cannot achieve any meaningful development without peace, urging citizens to resist divisions along tribal and political lines.Speaking on Saturday at a bursary fundraiser held at Maasai National Polytechnic in Kajiado County, Mudavadi called for unity, dialogue, and respect for national institutions. The event was organised by Kajiado Central MP Memusi Kanchory and presided over by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.“All we are doing—sending…
Expressway deserted./GEORGE OWITIThe Nairobi Expressway was deserted early Monday as motorists kept off the usually busy Nairobi–Mombasa Road.During a spot check by The Star, not a single vehicle was in sight on the Expressway.Tens of heavily armed police officers were stationed at both the entrance and exit points of the Expressway in Mlolongo.A few vehicles — private, commercial, and public service vehicles (PSVs) — were seen using Mombasa Road, though with minimal passenger occupancy.Most businesses remained closed in Mlolongo, Kitengela, Machakos, Emali, and Matuu towns, where police patrols had intensified.In Mlolongo town, several youth armed with rungus were spotted standing…
Graduands, family members and relatives during the International Youth Fellowship’s eighth graduation ceremony at the organisation’s Nairobi campus in Nairobi on June 29, 2025.Over 12,000 youth were awarded certificates over the weekend in various short courses alongside mindset training after undergoing the International Youth Fellowship (IYF) three-month training.The graduates, beneficiaries of the IYF Free Weekend Academy, were accompanied by their relatives and friends during the graduation that took place at the IYF’s Nairobi campus.6,000 youth graduated on Saturday, while 6,000 others were awarded their certificates on Sunday due to the large numbers, owing to the fact that those who accompanied…
Meat Training Institute students during practical classes in Athi River, Machakos County./GEORGE OWITIThe livestock sector plays a pivotal role in Kenya’s economic growth, contributing 12 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 42 per cent of its agricultural output, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has said.Kagwe emphasized that the sector is vital for food security and poverty reduction. “The livestock sector is a major contributor to our economic growth, providing food, income, and jobs for millions of Kenyans,” he said.The CS made the remarks in a speech delivered by a senior official from the…
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi flags off a rural electrification program in Machakos County on June 11, 2025./GEORGE OWITIEnergy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has urged Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the government, emphasizing the need for unity and collective progress in Kenya.Speaking during the launch of a rural electrification project in Machakos County on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Wandayi highlighted that the Kamba community should not be left behind as the country advances.“President William Ruto has demonstrated the importance of national unity by forming an inclusive government. That’s why he’s opened a new chapter of leadership,” Wandayi told the…
The scene of accident where five people died on the spot after the 14 seater matatu they were travelling in overturned along Matuu-Mwingi road at Mwatungo area in Masinga, Machakos County on June 3, 2025./GEORGE OWITI Seven people have died, and several others were injured, in a horrific road accident along the Matuu–Mwingi road in Masinga, Machakos County.The accident occurred on Tuesday at around 4pm in the Mwatungo area of Masinga sub-county. It involved a 14-seater matatu operated by KINATHI Sacco that was traveling from Matuu towards Mwingi.Police sources, who requested anonymity as they are not authorised to speak to…
ArrestA man has been arrested for being in possession of a snake without a valid license from the Kenya Wildlife Services in Busia County.Fanish Ramsey Maloba, 26, was arrested at Malenya in Matayos sub-county on Monday.The matter was reported to the Mayenje police post as being in possession of a snake without a valid license from KWS.”It was reported by officers from Mayenje police post that today, while manning Malenya point, they intercepted a man who was carrying a black bag, a black and brown coated live snake of about two metres long was inside the bag,” a police report…
Some of the items recovered from the suspects by police in Yatta, Machakos County on April 30, 2025.Seven suspected thugs were Wednesday arrested as police recovered government stores in Yatta, Machakos county.The group was arrested following intelligence information from members of the public issued on Tuesday.Yatta Subcounty Criminal Investigations Officer Samuel Onyango said the suspects were arrested in Matuu town at a time when crime incidents had sored in the area.Onyango said there were many complaints on crime incidents where suspects don attire resembling police uniform before robbing members of the public in Matuu town and its environs. A jungle…