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Six Catholic priests in the Diocese of Maralal have been suspended over alleged misconduct, abuse of authority and mismanagement as the Church moves to tighten discipline and accountability.
Inspired by childhood hunger and a passion for nutrition, Sheila Mapenzi built a food business supplying fortified porridge to schools while creating markets for local farmers.
A tense moment unfolded during Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's event in Uasin Gishu after a man rushed toward the podium.
Kindiki donated a Prado to a Methodist bishop and announced millions of shillings in pledges during a church fundraiser in Meru, amid growing scrutiny of political donations at religious events.
CCTV footage has captured a dramatic daylight armed robbery at a salon in Ruaka, where a lone gunman fired warning shots before fleeing on a motorcycle with a stolen phone.
During the prayers, Bishop Kakala called for divine judgment on anyone who organises or finances similar festivals in Malindi in future, criticising those who distributed condoms during the event.
The High Court dismissed a former SDA pastor’s Sh20 million compensation claim after ruling he failed to prove union membership, following his dismissal over alleged polygamy and misconduct.
The MP wants the government to invest in wildlife sanctuaries, saying protected habitats can reduce deadly human-wildlife conflicts, conserve biodiversity and boost tourism.
A two-minute, 37-second video recorded by one of the pursuing riders and widely shared on social media shows the Subaru being chased through the estate at high speed.
While some customers manage to escape through a side exit, others remain frozen in their seats as the robbers move systematically from table to table, sweeping up mobile phones and other valuables.
The sentimental funeral, which treated the cat with the solemnity typically reserved for human relatives, has sparked talk over the lengths to which some families will go to mourn a pet.
EACC officers had gone to arrest him over alleged procurement irregularities linked to the award of a multimillion-shilling tender to construct an office block at the Nyamira County Assembly.
A Uasin Gishu farmer has asked KWS to relocate a five-metre python that has lived on his farm for over 20 years after it began preying on neighbours' livestock and spreading fear across the village.
Kenyan activist Davis Lichuma has been found alive at Kenyatta National Hospital in critical condition after disappearing for three days following his suspected abduction during the June 25 protests.
Menengai High School teacher Fenwick Cyril Maloba is attempting a 45-hour mathematics lesson to break the Guinness World Record while inspiring students to view maths as engaging and achievable.
Meru youths and the Komboa Meru lobby have condemned Governor Isaac Mutuma's dismissal of Lands CEC Joy Karwitha, saying the popular 'Gen Z Ambassador' symbolised youth inclusion in leadership.
A Homa Bay man and his son have been arrested after allegedly exhuming his first wife's body days after burial and secretly reburying it in a maize field following a family dispute.
A bizarre witchcraft rumour about disappearing genitalia has sparked panic, mob attacks and arrests across Kenya’s Coast, despite medical evidence disproving claims.
Noor warned that social media platforms, particularly TikTok, have become breeding grounds for the spread of the false claims.
A suspected car parts thief in Nairobi CBD escaped from an angry crowd after threatening to smear faeces on those who had apprehended him, in a bizarre incident captured on video.
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