Saudi bus crash Stories

More than 40 Indians feared dead in Saudi Arabia bus crash
DW News  |  Nov 17, 2025

The Times of India paper quoted unnamed officials as saying that 45 passengers were aboard the bus while reportedly travelling from Mecca to Medina.

Kenyan men handled majority of mobile money deals in 2024 with Sh5.3 trillion in transactions - CBK report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

In 2024, men conducted 61 per cent of all mobile money deals across M-Pesa, Airtel Money, and T-Kash, leaving women with just 39 per cent of total tra...

Over 4,100 killed on Kenyan roads in 2025 as NTSA rolls out new safety measures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

The agency will also conduct pre-festive inspection clinics at major bus termini ahead of the travel rush, as well as collaborate with the National Po...

Ruto targets faster healthcare access with KEMSA direct medicine deliveries to hospitals
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

Ruto also urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to benefit from free outpatient services available in public, private, and...

Somalia e-visa breach exposes personal data of 35,000 applicants, including US and UK citizens
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 16, 2025

The US embassy could not confirm whether any specific applicant's information was compromised, but urged all e-visa users to stay vigilant for signs o...

Saudi Arabia to pay Kenyan workers minimum Sh34,455 from February 2026 amid labour reforms
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 16, 2025

The new rule applies to all foreign workers in the kingdom and is part of ongoing labour reforms following changes to the Kafala system, which governs...

Garissa human rights activists demand justice for student allegedly raped and killed by guardian
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 16, 2025

Safiya Abdi Bilal, a promising learner who recently completed her KJSEA exams, leaves a community in grief as police investigate the shocking incident...

Rescue mission launched to save Masai giraffes trapped by fences in Naivasha
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 16, 2025

Four Masai giraffes have already been captured and relocated to secure habitats, including Nairobi National Park and another protected area near Naiva...

Mathare United stun Kakamega Homeboyz as Bandari upset Sofapaka
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

In the 53rd minute, John Nyawir drove down the left flank and whipped in a dangerous cross that Kakamega Homeboyz defender Eugene Okoth inadvertently...

Lewa, KWS launch vulture tracking project to boost raptor conservation
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 15, 2025

Two vultures - a white-backed vulture and a Rüppell's vulture - have been fitted with lightweight, solar-powered tracking tags designed to monitor the...

OnePlus 15 launches globally, targets Apple and Samsung dominance
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 15, 2025

With a bold mix of performance, endurance, and design innovation, the 15 is positioning itself as a serious rival to Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Gala...

Safaricom announces early-morning Fuliza system upgrade on November 17
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The upgrade will take place between 1:00 am and 2:00 am, during which Fuliza may experience temporary disruptions, though other M-Pesa services will r...

Kenyan single mothers in Saudi Arabia urged to register children, collect birth certificates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The PS called on all mothers in Saudi Arabia with undocumented children to reach out to the Embassy in Riyadh, the Consulate in Jeddah or the State De...

Governor Sakaja says Sh180 billion needed to clean Nairobi's main rivers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

Governor Johnson Sakaja clarified that these demolitions were carried out by national government agencies.

Mathare United host Kakamega Homeboyz as week eight fixtures kick off
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

The day’s headline match sees 2008 champions Mathare United host a strong Kakamega Homeboyz side at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

Government Printer appeals for urgent funding, says newest machine installed in 1983
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

CEO Ali Abdi told MPs that years of neglect have weakened the institution and made its equipment obsolete, slowing the printing of critical government...

Senators fault NLC over delayed KenGen land compensation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

Delays in compensation have continued to draw criticism, with landowners and Senators questioning the slow pace of settlements for properties acquired...

US senators call for review of Washington’s ties with Tanzania after deadly polls
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The senators described the October 29 elections as a sham, citing vote manipulation, abductions, and state-sponsored suppression.

Interpol flags online advertisements offering costly crossings into Europe
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2025

Groups advertising crossings at a range of prices, from €1,400 (Sh210,000) - from France to the UK, to €4,000 (Sh600,000) -from Greece to France and u...

Zambia pledges support for removal of Western sanctions on Zimbabwe
XINHUA  |  Nov 15, 2025

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed Zimbabwe's gratitude to Zambia for its stance and consistent calls against the illegal sanctions.

Sudan's army chief says "no truce" with paramilitary forces
XINHUA  |  Nov 15, 2025

Al-Burhan stressed that the Sudanese people will not accept the RSF or its supporters, calling on the international community to "collect the weapons...

Sudan war: Aid teams plead for access to thousands trapped in El Fasher
UN News  |  Nov 15, 2025

According to the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, nearly 100,000 people have fled El Fasher and villages close by in the last two weeks alone.

Talanta Sports City Stadium 66 per cent complete, set for opening on February 2026
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

CS Mvurya highlighted that complementary infrastructure works, including rail connectivity, road upgrades, utilities, and other supporting facilities,...

Tanzania's President Samia orders probe into post-election violence, directs DPP to drop charges against arrested youths
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

Addressing the 13th Parliament on November 14, 2025, President Samia expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and disruption caused by the unrest....

Garissa leaders oppose wildlife relocation, demand revival of dormant game reserves
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 14, 2025

They strongly opposed proposals to translocate wildlife to private ranches, warning that such actions repeat historical injustices. They cited the rel...

Court rules Dutch national Elwin Ter Horst unfit to stand trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Doctors concluded that Ter Horst has bipolar disorder and an additional illness that prevents him from understanding or responding to court charges, m...

City residents living along riparian corridors assured of fair treatment in relocation plans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Governor Johnson Sakaja emphasised that riparian laws must be strictly followed to safeguard lives while ensuring that any affected residents receive...

NCIC warns of criminal gangs using social media to recruit, mobilise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Many gangs involve minors, some as young as 11, while most members are between 15 and 35 years old, often armed with knives, pangas, and occasionally...

Tanzanian parliament approves Mwigulu Nchemba as new prime minister
XINHUA  |  Nov 14, 2025

Mwigulu Nchemba succeeds Kassim Majaliwa, who had held the position for a decade.

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