Isaac Mwaura Stories

Death toll in Elgeyo Marakwet landslide hits 37, 11 people still missing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, in a statement on Saturday, said the response involves multiple agencies and community partners working together...

Kenya to raise Sh390 billion bond for Naivasha–Malaba SGR extension
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

This approach is part of a wider strategy to fund infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships and securitisation, amid growing concern...

Pastor Mackenzie promised children wealth, helicopter if they followed his teachings - witness
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

The prosecution continues to build its case against Pastor Mackenzie and 92 co-accused over the deaths of 191 people in the Shakahola forest. The susp...

Communications Authority of Kenya takes LSK to court over controversial cybercrime law
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

The Communications Authority accuses LSK of abusing court process as legal battle over Kenya’s cybercrime law intensifies.

The hidden danger in crushed pills: Why altering children’s medicine can be risky
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 07, 2025

Health experts warn that crushing tablets or opening capsules to make medicine easier for children to swallow can alter dosage, reduce effectiveness,...

Survivors of 1998 Nairobi bombing renew plea for justice, US compensation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

Survivors say 27 years of silence and broken promises have deepened their pain, urging Presidents Ruto and Trump to finally deliver justice and dignit...

Azziad Nasenya moves to court to stop auction of Sh20 million Kileleshwa apartment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

In her suit, Azziad accuses a savings and credit cooperative society (Sacco) of unlawfully attempting to auction her home despite her having cleared a...

EACC moves to recover Sh250 million public land in Kahawa Sukari
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 06, 2025

The land, Ruiru/Kiu Block 3/1372, measuring approximately 3.977 hectares (nine acres), was originally set aside for the construction of a secondary sc...

Elgeyo Marakwet landslide death toll rises to 35 as 16 people remain missing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Mwaura emphasised that the Government is fully committed to mobilising personnel, equipment, and specialised units to sustain recovery efforts during...

Ngong Road users warned of daily diversions near Junction Mall until December 10
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

KURA urged motorists to exercise caution, follow all traffic signs and obey instructions from police officers and traffic marshals on site.

Evans Kidero, nine others acquitted in Sh213 million corruption case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

Chief Magistrate Victor Wakumile ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against Kidero and his co-accused over alleged irre...

Eight arrested in Molo fraud syndicate as police recover hundreds of SIM cards, IDs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

During the raid, officers recovered hundreds of assorted SIM cards, multiple national identification documents, several mobile phones, and various mot...

KEMRI, Health Ministry warn of potential malaria outbreak in Kakamega
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

According to the forecast summary for November-December 2025, Kakamega faces a high risk of malaria epidemic, while Kisii and Nandi are at no risk.

Over 100 facilities accredited by SHA to provide cancer care after protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

As of November 2025, the CS noted that 27.2 million Kenyans had successfully registered under SHA, representing more than half of the country’s popula...

Over 160 newborns, 14 mothers died during Kiambu doctors’ strike - Health CS Aden Duale
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Aden Duale noted that maternal and newborn services were among the worst affected as public hospitals scaled down operations during the industrial act...

When birth brings heartbreak: Mothers share their stories of children with deformities
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 05, 2025

Many mothers in Kenya face isolation, stigma, and emotional trauma after giving birth to children with deformities, highlighting gaps in maternal ment...

Five easy halal sandwich recipes for quick, flavourful meals
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 06, 2025

Wholesome, flavorful, and easy to make—these Halal sandwiches are perfect for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or family meals.

KeNHA to map out alternative routes for motorists as Rironi-Mau Summit toll highway plans advance
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Under the proposed tolling framework, passenger cars will pay Sh8 per kilometre, with the rate increasing by 1 per cent annually.

Diaspora remittances from Saudi Arabia fall to four-year low after new work permit rules
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Saudi Arabia rolled out the skill-based work permit system in mid-2025, with reclassification of existing workers beginning June 18 and new arrivals c...

Auditor General warns Kenya Railways’ Sh569 billion loan default could burden taxpayers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

According to Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, the corporation is struggling to service the loan due to insufficient revenue generation and retention of...

From colonial cells to court reforms: A walk through Kenya’s Judiciary Museum preserving legal, freedom struggles
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 04, 2025

Few know that beneath the grandeur of Kenya’s Supreme Court lies a museum chronicling the nation’s quest for justice and self-rule.

Manufacturers face heavy penalties for noncompliance with KEBS 0.2 per cent standards levy
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 04, 2025

All manufacturers must pay 0.2 per cent of monthly turnover capped at Sh4 million or face heavy penalties, with exemptions for businesses under Sh5 mi...

Kenya faces surge in fake iPhones: How to spot clones before you buy
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 05, 2025

With clone iPhones flooding Kenya, experts reveal simple steps to verify authenticity and avoid costly scams.

Kisumu rail services to resume by December after 2024 flood damage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The line had been severely damaged by heavy rains last year, causing widespread disruption in passenger travel and freight movement.

Kenya opens Jeddah consulate, deepening Saudi ties
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 04, 2025

The move, formally announced by Nairobi's Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, is part of President William Ruto's directive to expand Kenya's fo...

AU appoints Djibouti envoy Mohamed Idriss to lead mediation in Madagascar coup crisis
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 04, 2025

The appointment signals the AU’s bid to restore stability in Madagascar amid global interest from Paris, Beijing, and Moscow.

Study in Botswana, Mauritius, Rwanda finds luxury tourism poses risks to African economies
The Conversation  |  Nov 03, 2025

Rwanda’s position goes against a lot of recent literature on African political economy, which argues that parties with a stronger hold on power would...

From free to unaffordable: Why more Kenyan women are giving birth at home again
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 02, 2025

As the Linda Mama programme fades and hospital fees surge, thousands of expectant mothers in Kenya’s poorest communities are being priced out of safe...

LSK demands probe into alleged judicial misconduct at Maua Law Courts, accuses magistrates of shielding officers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 02, 2025

LSK accused the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) of shielding errant officers.

KRA’s official X account hacked, public warned against fraudulent posts
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 31, 2025

In a statement, KRA Corporate said urgent efforts are underway in collaboration with X to retrieve and secure the official account.

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