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Mate Tongola

At a glance: Leaders' New Year wishes as Kenya welcomes 2026

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-01 10:45:24

Various leaders have called for unity, peace, and renewed commitment to development.

Prime suspect in Ang'ata Barrikoi killing arrested

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-01 14:56:37

Sakuyiai was arrested in Lolgorian on December 31, 2025, by detectives following forensic leads.

Playing with fire: Danger of fireworks during celebrations

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-02 07:00:00

As the world ushered in 2026, Kenyans gathered in towns and neighbourhoods to celebrate the new year, lighting up the skies with dazzling fireworks at the stroke of midnight.

Owner of collapsed South C building identified

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-02 18:47:31

Yussuf is the sole director of Abyaan Consulting Limited, the firm that was both the developer and contractor of the project. 

Migori man injured in forced circumcision attack

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-05 22:11:00

The victim was at his home in Bogesi village when three brothers attacked him.

DCI rules out foul play in Jirongo's death

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-06 11:00:00

DCI says no evidence so far suggesting foul play.

Police order crackdown after 31 die in road crashes

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-07 18:24:32

NPS termed the recent trend a national crisis that demands urgent action.

Raila's aide Maurice Ogeta appointed Mombasa security adviser

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-08 16:23:07

Abdulswamad said the appointment was informed by Ogeta’s many years of service and experience,

HELB releases Sh1.56bn in second-semester upkeep funds

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-08 17:44:55

TVET institutions have received Sh4.33 billion, supporting 150,212 students.

US issues a do not travel advisory to Somalia, South Sudan and Mali

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-08 19:46:54

The current list of Level 4 nations, totaling 21, encompasses countries across Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and beyond. 

'Hot air': Millie Odhiambo dismisses Owalo's presidential bid

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-12 09:40:42

Millie termed the move as politically unrealistic without the backing of a major party.

IShowSpeed: From YouTube to Nairobi streets

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-12 12:10:47

IShowSpeed has more than 48 million subscribers on YouTube

Uganda suspends KTN hours before General Election

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-14 20:27:43

MultiChoice said it had been instructed to suspend the channel pending further communication from the UCC.

UDA tasks Ruto to open ODM coalition talks ahead of 2027 polls

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-14 20:49:38

The committee further ordered the organisation of ward-level party elections nationwide within 30 days after the repeat polls.

Mother, two children die in suspected murder-suicide in Nyamira

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-14 23:18:42

Police recovered a colourless 300ml bottle branded “Club Passion,” suspected to have contained the poison.

Two suspected robbers killed after mob justice in Ngara, Nairobi

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-19 09:58:16

Officers from Parklands Police Station intervened and rescued the four, who were in critical condition.

PS Omollo: Drug abuse crisis affecting one in six Kenyans

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-19 13:50:45

The PS noted that the crisis is no longer distant, but personal to many Kenyans.

Wetang'ula urges Germany to champion humane migration

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-21 16:32:11

Wetangula condemned what he termed as inhumane treatment of immigrants in the US and atrocities in Palestine,

Ababu Namwamba appointed Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-21 19:46:51

Former Kisii County Deputy Governor Joash Maangi has been posted to Brussels as Ambassador to Belgium and the EU.

Nedbank seeks controlling stake in NCBA Group

By Mate Tongola   2026-01-21 19:58:23

Nedbank has operations across the region and offices in London, Dubai, the Isle of Man, and Jersey.