At least 10 people dead after boat capsizes in Lake Victoria

By George Amolo,

Ten people drowned after the boat they were in capsized in Lake Victoria near Honge Beach in Bondo. According to the area Beach Management Unit Cha...

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“Sitawai rudia kuenda kwa mto tena usiku hata kwa sasa nimeokoka,” says man rescued after days at 14 Falls

By Citizen Reporter,

A fisherman who was trapped at 14 Falls in Kilimambogo, Kiambu since Friday was rescued after a police chopper was deployed from Nairobi. Vincent M...

14 falls , kilmambogo

Woman, 67, allegedly drowns self for misplacing Ksh.50K church money

By George Amolo,

A woman aged 67 years is said to have drowned herself  for allegedly misplacing Ksh. 50,000 belonging to the church. Fishermen retrieved the body ...

church money , lake victoria

Indonesia’s president surveys tsunami destruction

By VOA,

Indonesian President Joko Widodo surveyed the destruction Monday caused by a tsunami along the country's Sunda Straits. The president observed the ...

Endan Permana , Indonesia tsunami , President Joko Widodo , Secretary-General Antonio Guterres , Sutopo Purwo Nugroho

Dutch national, two Kenyans acquitted of murder in Malindi

By Abdi Rizack,

A Dutch national and two Kenyans have been acquitted of murder after a Malindi court found there was no evidence linking them to the brutal killing of...

Emericus Hendricus Van Werf , Sailfish Club

Five of 17 fishermen released by Uganda police

By Aly Abich,

Five of the 17 Kenyan fishermen who were arrested by Ugandan security personnel were released on Wednesday after paying KSh.11,000 fine each. The 1...

20 Ugandan Army Officers Suspended From AU Force , 4 fishermen die , Fishing in Lake Victoria , Harrassment of Fishermen , Kenyan fishermen , Ugandan authorities

At least 12 dead, scores missing in Rohingya capsize: officials

By Citizen Reporter,

At least 12 people died and scores were missing Monday after a boat packed with Rohingya refugees -- many of them children -- capsized, the latest tra...

ROHINGYA , ROHINGYA CRISIS , ROHINGYA MUSLIMS , ROHINGYA REFUGEES

Cranes toppled in flooded Florida as Irma unleashes fury

By Citizen Reporter,

Hurricane Irma toppled cranes, swallowed streets and left millions without power Sunday as it unleashed its terrifying fury on the US state of Florida...

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Gov’t lifts curfew, night fishing during Ramadhan

By Majanga Michael,

President Uhuru Kenyatta has lifted a curfew and ban on night fishing imposed in Lamu back in 2015, so as to allow Muslims observe the Holy Month of R...

2000 cadets graduate in anti-terror tactics , lamu attack video released , night fishing ban , Operation Linda Boni

Fidel Castro survived 600 assassination attempts, officials say

By Citizen Reporter,

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro was a legendary survivor -- besting what Cuban officials say were more than 600 attempts to kill him. He lived m...

Fishermen hold KWS boat over fish theft claims

By Karanja Kimani,

Drama ensued in Naivasha’s Karagita area after fishermen clashed with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers accusing them of stealing their fish and ...

fishermen , kws , KWS officers , NAIVASHA

IPOA wants three cops charged with murder

By Citizen Reporter,

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has recommended murder charges against five police officers based in Nairobi, Naivasha and Kisumu ...

Two fishermen feared dead after boat capsizes in Lake Victoria

By George Amolo,

Two fishermen are feared dead after their boat capsized Monday night near Waka Waka beach in Mageta Island, Bondo sub county. Kennedy Omolo Otieno,...

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Lamu County reaps delicious fruits following 2nd annual Food Festival

By Joy Chelagat,

Starting Friday, Lamu County hosted of tourists for a celebration of Swahili cuisine and culture dubbed the Lamu Food Festival – the second chapter ...

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Avoid overloading your boats, fishermen told

By Reuben Wanyama,

Fishermen in Siaya County have been advised to desist from overloading during their fishing expeditions. West Uyoma Beach Management Unit Network C...

fishermen , lake victoria , overloading

Nakuru to outlaw night fishing following deaths in the lake

By Daisy Ngetich,

The County Government of Nakuru has planned to introduce a Bill in the county assembly seeking to outlaw night fishing in Lake Naivasha. This is fo...

deaths , Lake Naivasha , Nakuru County , night fishing , outlaw