Mlolongo Stories

Police IG Douglas Kanja moves Bungei, spokesperson in latest changes in NPS ranks
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kwale Police Commander Ali Nuno has been promoted to be the Coast regional police commander.

Tributes pour in as Kenya mourns renowned family lawyer Judy Thongori
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 15, 2025

She will be remembered for successfully suing the government for not delivering 30 per cent representation for women.

Kenya’s legal community mourns death of family law pioneer Judy Thongori
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

Thongori, who had recently fallen ill, was flown to India for treatment, where she passed away due to complications.

Cybercrime and misuse of social media could land you in jail, warns Interior CS Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

He noted that freedom of speech should not be used as an excuse for criminal activity, particularly on social media.

How free emergency medical services are saving lives in Nairobi slums riddled with poverty, violence
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 12, 2025

Lavender House Clinic project is not only treating illnesses but transforming lives, one patient at a time.

Drug shortages and struggle for health equity: Kenya's uphill battle to actualise Universal Health Coverage
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 11, 2025

As a cornerstone of Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, UHC is driven by the principles of equity, quality, and financial prote...

Migingo residents demand govt release of 2009 boundary survey report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

The harassment of Kenyan fishermen and residents by Ugandan forces has been a source of growing frustration and tension between the two nations.

Ruto courts Angolan President Lourenço for support ahead of AUC chairperson's election
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 10, 2025

On his way back from Ghana where he attended President John Mahama's inauguration, Ruto made a brief stop in Luanda for talks on regional peace, bilat...

Reprieve for parents in banditry-prone North Rift region as Ruto directs reduction of secondary school fees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 10, 2025

The pilot programme will begin in 10 secondary schools in Kerio Valley, including Liter and Cheptulel secondary schools in Sigor, West Pokot County.

Kenya Airways to resume direct flights to Luanda from March
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 08, 2025

The two nations also revealed plans to ease travel restrictions, with Angola pledging to waive visa requirements for Kenyan visitors, reciprocating Ke...

Fear, uncertainty grip families of four missing men from Mlolongo as police probe drags on
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 08, 2025

Steven Mbisi Kavingo, Martin Nyuko Mwau, Kalabi Mwema, and Justus Mutumwa Musyimi were taken on December 16 and 17, 2024, under mysterious circumstanc...

25 leaders allied to Gachagua demand commission to investigate abductions, emergence of criminal gangs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

They expressed alarm over these developments, stating that they threaten the safety, dignity, and democratic rights of Kenyan citizens.

Police insist Ibrahim Mwiti was not abducted before he met his death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

NPS clarified that Mwiti was not abducted, and denied he was an activist, citing information provided by his mother in a statement recorded on January...

Stone-wielding robber arrested on Southern Bypass after spate of attacks on motorists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

DCI said the suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to be arraigned on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Ethiopian Airlines partners with DRC to launch Air Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew termed the partnership as a significant milestone in the airline’s strategy to strengthen African air transport.

Omtatah seeks High Court orders for release of abducted Kenyans, dead or alive
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

The missing persons are Gideon Kibet, Ronny Kiplagat, Steve Kavingo Mbisi, Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, and Kelvin Muthoni.

Police IG, IPOA given three days to probe abductions and submit report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

He acknowledged the State’s responsibility to safeguard citizens’ rights to life, freedom, and security, as enshrined in Articles 26 and 29 of the Con...

National Construction Authority launches probe into collapsed Migori building
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 26, 2024

The project had been suspended after the NCA raised concerns about its structural integrity during a routine quality assurance check.

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