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A brave Mercedes driver became an online hero after refusing to yield on the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, forcing an overlapping matatu to reverse back into its proper lane.
The footage had initially generated alarm, with many Kenyans questioning how motorists could be surrounded on a busy road in broad daylight
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Pastor Dorcas share a rare intimate moment as she shaves him by the beach during a relaxing break on their extended US sabbatical and diaspora tour.
Reports said he was first admitted to a Nairobi hospital around August 23, discharged on August 27, then readmitted after feeling unwell again
Nairobi CBD faces a bizarre theft trend as thieves move from snatching wigs to stealing medicated spectacles, sparking widespread concern and viral reactions across social media
A 26-year-old former Riverrose Group sales rep faces charges for allegedly stealing Sh8.3m from a Mirema liquor hub, while her defense claims the charges stem from harassment
Report by Maraga's taskforce exposes NYS officers' squalid conditions, lack of medical cover, uncompensated deaths, urging major reforms like establishing level-four health facilities for them
Mukunji wants Interior CS Murkomen to target illicit alcohol cartels, cut Sh71B tax losses, stop voter bribery, and enforce strict operations against dangerous, adulterated liquor in Kenya
Khosrowshahi said the company was reducing its workforce by about 10 per cent, equivalent to approximately 3,300 jobs, seeking to simplify its structure and redirect resources
A second man then joins the confrontation, with the pair appearing to drag and overpower her as she fights to protect her possessions
The police force added that officers across the country had been instructed and strongly cautioned to ensure that similar incidents do not happen again
During a two-day trial in Narok County, the team drove the vehicle on unpaved roads to remote locations, including Mosiro, where it was tested under challenging off-road conditions.
The crackdown covered Roysambu, Kasarani, Dagoretti North, Dagoretti South, Starehe, Lang’ata, Embakasi West and Kamukunji.
Nature Responsible Safari later issued a statement confirming that all four clients and the driver were safe, with no physical injuries reported
President William Ruto has joined thousands of Zambians and several African leaders in Lusaka for the inauguration of President Hakainde Hichilema
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has summoned nine public service vehicle (PSV) operators over serious safety concerns
The incident also echoes a similar controversy in September 2023, when then Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua publicly reprimanded senior government officials
Mututho argued that genuine vodka production requires specific ingredients and processes, questioning whether local manufacturers were meeting the required criteria.
Ministry introduces new maternity dresses for expectant officers
Teachers have also been affected because lessons are interrupted whenever pupils spot the animals moving inside or near classrooms
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