Lunga Lunga Stories

Kenyan journalist Shoka Juma reportedly arrested at Kenya-Tanzania border
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2025

Kenyan activists accompanying Juma alleged that he was arrested in Lunga Lunga by plainclothes Tanzanian officers, who reportedly identified themselve...

Akonnor praises Gor Mahia’s tactical discipline in 2-0 win over Mathare United
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 31, 2025

Goals from Sharif Musa and Bryson Wangaya sealed the win for K’Ogalo in a game that saw them dominate the second half after a tightly contested openin...

Senator Sifuna blasts National Assembly over county budget cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2025

Sifuna said the cuts were punitive measures aimed at forcing county governments to comply with decisions they had not agreed to.

Government tables Bill to boost inclusion of marginalised communities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2025

The Ethnic Minorities and Marginalised Communities Bill, 2025, now open for public input, outlines measures to ensure that every community is represen...

Senate targets Technical University of Kenya bosses, banks in Sh4.3 billion pension scandal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 31, 2025

Thousands of current and former TUK employees risk losing their life savings amid allegations of negligence and fund misuse.

IOC, Saudi Arabia end partnership on inaugural Olympic Esports Games
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The decision brings to a close a 12-year partnership that had positioned Saudi Arabia as host of the inaugural event, originally scheduled to take pla...

UN urges end to El-Fasher siege as violence escalates in Sudan’s Darfur
DW News  |  Oct 30, 2025

Speaking in Brussels, Sudan’s Ambassador to the EU, Aldelbagi Kabeir, criticised the international response, describing an EU statement on the conflic...

Kenya making gains but still failing to meet anti-trafficking standards – report
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The report also notes that many police officers lack a clear understanding of anti-trafficking laws, often misclassifying trafficking cases as other c...

City Hall targets Eastleigh, Ruai, Kasarani in crackdown on illegal structures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 31, 2025

Governor Sakaja urged Nairobians to cooperate with county officials and professional planners to make the city safer, more liveable and better organis...

Gor Mahia extend impressive run with 2-0 win over Mathare as Posta Rangers blow two-goal lead
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 30, 2025

The draw saw Posta move to third place with 11 points, two behind leaders Homeboyz, while Murang’a Seal, despite the spirited fightback, remain in the...

Over 600 schools to benefit as Safaricom unveils massive education initiative
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 30, 2025

The programme aims to upgrade over 600 learning institutions, offer 10,000 scholarships, and provide digital skilling for teachers across the country...

Kenyan marathoner Esphond Cheruiyot banned three years for doping violation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 30, 2025

A urine sample collected from Cheruiyot during the Buenos Aires International Marathon on September 21, 2025 tested positive for Trimetazidine.

Narok health officials sound alarm on fake cholera vaccination drives amid rising cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 31, 2025

According to health officials, the vaccination drive will be accompanied by hygiene and sanitation sensitisation campaigns to ensure maximum protectio...

Sakaja appeals for extra funds to expand Dishi na County to informal schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2025

Sakaja said that despite the county’s efforts to reach all learners, limited resources and infrastructure have hindered the inclusion of children in i...

European Union slams Tanzania elections, citing fear, censorship and violence
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 30, 2025

EU officials say the polls were neither free nor fair, pointing to opposition arrests, voter intimidation and blocked observers.

Ruto orders KEMSA reforms to end drug shortages in public hospitals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2025

Ruto announced that the government is rolling out a comprehensive transformation plan to make the agency more efficient, sustainable, and dependable i...

Mpox detected in Garissa, patient isolated as officials trace contacts
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 30, 2025

The patient, who works at Garissa County Referral Hospital (GCRH), developed symptoms including fever, fatigue, and a characteristic rash on October 2...

Kwale gears up for International Cycling Event, eyes tourism boost
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 30, 2025

The meeting focused on logistics, partnerships, and ways to ensure residents benefit directly from the competition.

Five charged with defrauding Social Health Authority of Sh17.5 million
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 30, 2025

The three, together with Archprime Medical Clinic, are further charged with acquiring and using proceeds of crime in violation of the Proceeds of Crim...

KMPDC orders hospital, funeral home to release bodies held over unpaid bills
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The decision followed a complaint lodged by two families with the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ).

Tanzania tells students to stay home after tense election
DW News  |  Oct 30, 2025

The AFP news agency cited a diplomatic source as saying that protests continued into the night despite a curfew imposed on Wednesday.

Mungatana decries misuse of firearms by police officers in Tana River
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 30, 2025

Danson Mungatana condemned what he termed as growing recklessness within the police service, warning that the continued misuse of firearms risks erodi...

Reports reveal British weapons used by Sudan’s RSF to commit atrocities
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 30, 2025

According to the documents, the equipment reached the RSF through the United Arab Emirates (UAE), revelations that have reignited scrutiny of Britain'...

Audit uncovers Sh13 billion irregularities in Ketraco wayleave payments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The audit reveals that numerous payments were made without proper documentation, while some land valuations were inflated, raising questions about gov...

Kenya backs UN vote calling for end to US embargo on Cuba
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 30, 2025

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted the resolution titled "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the...

UN warns global climate adaptation funds running dangerously low
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

While many nations are improving their climate adaptation plans, UNEP warns that the funding gap continues to widen at an alarming rate.

Funding shortage puts EACC’s anti-graft war at risk- Auditor General
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The funding shortfall has already affected the EACC’s core functions. Plans to recruit 200 new officers were shelved due to insufficient budgetary all...

Kenya’s crackdown on activists spotlighted at AU rights summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

In recent months, activists have been prosecuted under severe provisions, including the Prevention of Terrorism Act (2012) and robbery with violence c...

12 matatu Saccos sue Nairobi County over eviction from three petrol stations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The petitioners, Ezekiel Oyugi and Joshua Karuu, named Nairobi City County as the primary respondent, alongside Total Energies (Rhino), Ola Energy (Af...

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