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Topic: Poison

Court orders NEMA to submit Sh2b payout plan for lead poisoning victims

By Patrick Beja   2026-07-08 10:37:46

NEMA has been directed by the court to come up with a plan on how it will pay Sh2 billion to the victims of lead poisoning in Owino Uhuru, Mombasa.

Mugaa: Bad politics poisoning water reforms

By David Njaaga   2026-06-18 19:32:24

Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa has blamed political interference and weak institutions for persistently undermining the country's water governance reforms.

Don't poison the Mountain against Ruto, CS Ruku tells Gachagua

By Phares Mutembei   2026-06-15 20:59:07

Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has accused opposition leaders, led by Rigathi Gachagua, of trying to turn Mt Kenya East communities against President William Ruto.

Man arrested after rat poison was found in baby food jars

By Molly Chebet   2026-05-07 15:42:28

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Austria after rat poison was discovered in jars of baby food, triggering product recalls, public health warnings, and an extortion investigation.

Of love affair and last meal: Police probe poisoning in Dr Obwaka death

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-05 14:24:30

Investigators are probing a possible poisoning case after Dr Job Obwaka died suddenly at a Kitengela home.

Ruai: Four-year-old dies after suspected poisoning by house help over salary dispute

By Joan Oyiela   2026-05-03 13:29:24

A family in Ruai is in mourning after their four-year-old daughter died in hospital after allegedly being poisoned by a house help during a dispute over salary, with police now pursuing the suspect.