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Topic: 5-year-old

75-year-old Mukuru grandmother appeals for help after decades of struggle

By Manuel Ntoyai   2026-02-26 16:59:27

Despite battling multiple illnesses that require her to take several pills daily, Mama Rukia still steps out under the scorching Nairobi sun to hawk innerwear and shukas.

Deadly scholarship: How 25-year-old was lured to serve in Russian military

By Julius Chepkwony   2026-02-20 13:01:26

In 2023, Kevin Njehia told his father he was applying for a scholarship in Russia which required mandatory military service for between six and twelve months.

Shock after 15-year-old girl throws child into Embakasi River

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-01-07 22:13:27

Residents of Tassia Estate in Nairobi’s Embakasi were left in shock after a 15-year-old girl threw a two-year-old child into Embakasi River in an incident that nearly claimed the toddler’s life.

Tassia: Shock as 15-year-old girl throws 2-year-old baby into river, nearly ends toddler's life

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-01-07 10:43:12

The shocking incident occurred near a bridge separating Savannah Eldelvale School and Tassia Estate, a busy stretch commonly used by pedestrians and boda boda operators.

Man linked to stealing, defiling 15-year-old girl detained pending bond ruling

By Lillian Chepkoech   2025-11-27 12:47:38

A Somali man accused of stealing a 15-year-old girl, before allegedly defiling her, appeared at Makadara law courts on Wednesday, November 26.

75-year-old man arrested for defiling step granddaughter

By James Omoro   2025-11-20 14:12:38

The man reportedly defiled the girl at a village in East Kakdhimu Location in Rachuonyo West Sub-county.