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  Police arrested 78 teenagers on Saturday, December 21, for allegedly smoking marijuana at a house party in Kisumu’s Mountain View estate, which had over 100 youths in attendance. Kisumu Central Sub County Commander Peter Mulai confirmed the arrests, stating that the 68 boys and 10 girls, all minors aged 18 and below, were smoking cannabis when officers arrived at the scene. “We found the teenagers sitting in groups, smoking bhang in a house, the owners of which are still unidentified,” Mulai said. Some of the minors fled the scene by scaling the wall as the others were being arrested. The
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  The Ministry of Health has urged Kenyans to prioritize their safety and exercise caution when consuming alcohol during the festive season. This directive follows the tragic deaths of three people in Nakuru after consuming illicit alcohol in Lanet, Bahati, Nakuru County. In a statement released on Sunday, Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni expressed concern over the risks posed by unregulated alcoholic beverages. Police have raised fears that more people may be affected as they continue to search for the source of the deadly liquor. Nakuru County Teaching and Referral Hospital Medical Superintendent James Waweru confirmed that two
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  The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a planned closure of the Ruiru-Tatu City-Kiambu Road for two weeks, starting today, Monday, December 23, 2024, until Monday, January 6, 2025. The temporary closure will impact the section between Kirigiti Roundabout and St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, allowing for essential construction and rehabilitation works. The Authority explained that the closure will help improve the road’s connectivity. “This closure will facilitate rehabilitation and reconstruction of the road section to facilitate seamless connection in line with the Authority’s mandate,” KeNHA’s statement read on Saturday, December 21. During the closure, all traffic will
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  President William Ruto has confirmed that the government will commence the dualling of the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway next year. This announcement comes amid growing frustration from motorists facing hours-long delays during the holiday season due to heavy traffic on the busy route. President Ruto spoke at AIC Kipkorgot in Eldoret on Sunday and assured Kenyans of the government’s commitment to modernizing this essential transport corridor. He revealed that the initial phase of the project will focus on the Nairobi-Nakuru stretch, with plans to extend the dual carriageway to Malaba in Busia County in the future. “The commitment that I want to
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  Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Athiriver are investigating a shocking robbery where a gang posing as Good Samaritans stole over Kes.409,000 and valuables from two passengers. The victims, a man from Kiambu town and a woman from Mombasa, fell prey to the gang while waiting for a Mombasa-bound bus in Mlolongo. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 21, when a private vehicle, seemingly carrying three other passengers, offered the duo a lift amid nationwide transport challenges. However, upon reaching the Simba Cement area, the occupants revealed their true intentions. Armed with daggers, the gang blindfolded the
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  Rigathi Gachagua aimed a dig at his former boss President William Ruto over his perceived anger ahead of an upcoming visit to the Mt. Kenya region. While addressing a thanksgiving service at PCEA Naivasha Town in Nakuru County on Sunday, December 22, 2024, Gachagua urged Ruto to manage his temper during the visit, emphasizing the importance of addressing key issues affecting the ‘Murima’ region. The former Deputy President also encouraged the President not to delay his tour further, after already postponing it from January to March 2025. Gachagua noted that residents of Mt. Kenya are eager to engage with Ruto
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  Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mithika Linturi has criticized President William Ruto’s government for allegedly…
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again hit out at President William Ruto, this…
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of allowing illicit alcohol to flood Central Kenya. Claiming it’s a deliberate scheme to weaken the region’s youth and suppress voter numbers. Speaking in Naivasha on Sunday, Gachagua said the resurgence of harmful brews seems intentional and alarming. “Since my removal from office, these destructive brews
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  Police in Kisumu have released 78 teenagers who were arrested during a house party at Mountain View Estate. The group, consisting of 68 boys and 10 girls, were all under the age of 18. Kisumu Central Sub-County Police Commander Peter Mulai revealed that the teenagers were found with bhang, cigarettes, and khat during the raid.
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