Shakahola tragedy Stories
Dr Stephen Gathogo Anyenda said he analysed several of Mackenzie’s sermons posted online and found them to be misleading, radical and contrary to Chri...
40 bodies, including infants, were recovered, and 30 people were rescued. They were all from countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
Speaking at Kipini beach, Senator Mungatana accused the county government of neglecting its duty by refusing to release or fuel its boats to support v...
What began as a day of national mourning turned tragic when chaos erupted during Raila Odinga’s final public viewing at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, l...
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir clarified that the county was not involved in organising or sponsoring this year’s event, unlike the previ...
Families have since identified the bodies, marking a sombre end to the incident that claimed the lives of members of the Kijiweni Youth Uplift Team.
The CS pointed to weak community structures, citing the Kenya Alliance of Residents Association (KARA), which he said ought to play a stronger role in...
Civil society groups in the region say the actual death toll may be higher and have blamed government negligence for the tragedies.
The Kwa Binzaro tragedy, much like Shakahola before it, has left families shattered, parents mourning children, and children left without parents. Fo...
The trio had been arrested for allegedly selling a five-acre piece of land to the main suspect, Sherleen Temba Anido.
Omar Mohamed, appearing as the 58th prosecution witness, recounted how the minors were discovered during investigations into the conduct of followers...
Abdi Willy Adan said only some of the other suspects had refused food since Wednesday, while Mackenzie’s last hunger strike was recorded back in Febru...
He emphasised that there had been a disconnect in collaboration among agencies, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), local admi...
The three children had left Libya with their mother and brother, hoping to reach Italy. International estimates suggest that this Mediterranean crossi...
The residents now face an uncertain future as they wait for assistance. Many are calling on authorities to investigate the cause of the fire and provi...
In both incidents, the victims were primarily women and children, who had queued for food handouts for hours.
One boat carried 37 passengers, mostly women and two children—a two-year-old boy and an eight-year-old girl.
The tragedy, which claimed seven lives, has left the residents devastated with some seeking psychological support.
The victims were mostly juveniles and included a nine-year-old girl, police said.
To ensure the safety of students, Njogu said a team of officials will return on Monday, October 7, 2024, to confirm that all is in order.
The market is home to approximately 3,000 traders who sell second-hand clothes and food products, such as vegetables and grains.
Kenya Power committed to cooperating fully with ongoing investigations to determine the exact cause of the tragic incident.
The Eastleigh Voice has confirmed that the fire broke out earlier in the evening, and as of 8:57 pm, emergency teams were still battling to contain th...
Mwaura on Saturday extended condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives or suffered injuries in the fire even as the postmor...
In a heartfelt telegram to Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Nyeri on Saturday, the Pope described the fire as a "calamity" that has deeply affected the K...
KUPPET pointed out that after that after Precious Talents Academy, safety measures were proposed, but they have yet to be implemented.
Ruto said the country will honour the 17 pupils who tragically lost their lives in the incident.
The CS noted that forensic experts are at the scene gathering evidence to determine what led to the blaze.
A couple and their two children are also part of the missing persons.
Gas cylinders in adjoining homes exploded, causing the fire to spread quickly and overwhelm the residents.
