Ben Kirui
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Autopsy report reveals cause of death for Sheila Wegesha
Pathologist Dr Michieka Michieka who conducted the postmortem on the body of Wegesha gave his findings as to the cause of death being excessive bleeding due to sharp force trauma to the neck.
Manhunt on for husband after Ohangla dancer Sheila Wegesha found murdered
The lifeless body of the 38-year-old was found lying in a pool of blood with her throat having deep cuts on her matrimonial bed in Hill View Estate.Signs of struggle in the bedroom could be seen, but neither her children nor her neighbours heard any commotion.
Floods: Humanitarian crisis looms as Mathare IDP camp crowded
The Kenya Red Cross has set up camps to accommodate families whose homes were swept away by the floods in areas such as Kiamaiko.Among the displaced are vulnerable groups, including children and expectant mothers.These families are grappling with shortages of relief supplies such as food, medicine,...
Three NCPB managers in fake fertiliser scandal to be arraigned tomorrow
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) announced that the three officials among them NCPB Managing Director Joseph Muna Kimote, the Corporate Secretary John Kiplangat Ngetich, and John Mbaya Matiri, the General Marketing Manager will be arraigned on Thursday....
CS Murkomen says modern roof to be installed at JKIA within one month
Following his Tuesday visit to the airport's heavily impacted sections namely Cargo Section and Terminal 1C two days after the flooding incident disrupted operations, the CS announced the installation of gutters to address the issue.
The history of KDF helicopter crashes in Kenya
In November 20, 2023, two separate incidents shook Wajir County. A military helicopter, on a relief food supply mission, crashed during take-off in Buna, Wajir North, while another civilian chopper went down at Wajir International Airport en route to Arbajahan to deliver exam materials....
0ver 4000 households displaced as floods wreak havoc across the country
Particularly hard-hit are areas like Nairobi, where rising waters along the Ngong and Nairobi Rivers have resulted in flash floods, wreaking havoc in communities of Kware, Kibra, Viwandani, Mukuru Kwa Njenga, and Mukuru Kwa Reuben. In Tana River, the swelling river has caused panic among the residen...
'Your days are numbered!' Ruto warns bandits as Ksh.25B set aside to purchase modern weapons
Ruto announced plans to procure upgraded security equipment to address the bandit menace in the county.He also stated that the government has allocated Ksh.25 billion towards the acquisition of modern weaponry.
Nairobi UDA MCAs defend Sakaja amid criticism for snubbing Senate summons
Sakaja was on Thursday fined Ksh.500,000 for failing to appear before the Senate Energy Committee regarding the February gas explosion at Mradi area in Embakasi.He had on Monday also snubbed CPAIC summons where he was expected to clarify how Nairobi spe...
Chavakali Boys bus accident: Parents question decision to release students at night
Among the casualties was 17-year-old Joseph Maduli who died on the spot, while numerous others sustained injuries. The incident occurred at 11:35pm.