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JUST IN: 10 people die after matatu collides head-on with lorry along Eldoret-Kitale road
Ten people perished in a road accident involving a matatu and a lorry at Soy along the Eldoret-Kitale road on Friday January 3, 2025. According to the Soy base commander, the head-on collision between the two vehicles occurred on Friday at about 09.10am. “It occurred today 03/01/2025 at around 0910hrs at Chemoseti area along Eldoret
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Arnold Saviour: I auditioned for 6 years to become a Churchill Show comedian
Arnold Samba, popularly known by his professional stage name Arnold Saviour is a comedian who stages performances on Churchill Show. He is also an actor and an MC. Among the little-known details that have propelled Saviour’s comedy career was his resolve to land on the Churchill Show stage after he had auditioned for six years
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Nine Killed in Fatal Road Collision Near Soy, Uasin Gishu
Nine people lost their lives in a tragic road accident along the Kitale-Eldoret Road near Soy, Uasin Gishu County, on Friday morning. The collision involved a canter lorry carrying pipes and a matatu traveling from Kitale to Eldoret.
According to Uasin Gishu County Police Commander Benjamin Mwanthi, the accident occurred when the lorry, which was reportedly carrying heavy pipes, lost control and veered into the path of the matatu. The two vehicles collided head-on, resulting in the death of all nine passengers in the matatu.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, with preliminary reports suggesting that the lorry driver may have lost control due to the weight of the cargo. Emergency responders were quickly on the scene, but the victims, tragically, were declared dead on arrival.
Commander Mwanthi has urged drivers to exercise caution, especially during the festive season, to prevent further accidents. “It is crucial for all road users to adhere to traffic safety regulations and remain vigilant to ensure that people reach their destinations safely,” he said.
The accident has raised concerns about road safety, particularly on busy routes like the Kitale-Eldoret road. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the collision. Read More
JUST IN: Education PS Reveals When 2024 KCSE Results Will Be Released
The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results will be released within the next ten days. Dr. Belio Kipsang, the Principal Secretary for Basic Education, made this announcement during an education tour in Mombasa, addressing concerns about possible delays. He assured stakeholders, saying, “We are on track—just as we’ve been in the past two years. Our focus remains clear: delivering credible results.” Dr. Kipsang also emphasized that examiners have been given sufficient time to perform a thorough grading process. This year’s KCSE saw a record-breaking number of candidates sitting for the exams,
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M-Pesa vs Airtel Money transaction charges in 2025: which is cheaper?
Kenyans are staring at costly mobile money transactions in 2025 after telecommunication giant Safaricom PLC hiked M-Pesa transaction charges and withdrawal fees for transactions between KSh 50 and KSh 250,000. The hike is likely to lead to increased Airtel Money transactions as Kenyans seek cheaper alternatives. While Airtel Money is considered the cheapest, it has
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JUST IN: Report: Nairobi’s Poor Stand To Lose Out on Affordable Houses
Nairobi’s urban poor may see their hopes of owning affordable houses remain out of reach, following a new report that indicates most units in the city are controlled by private developers. The Nairobi County Assembly’s Land Committee surveyed two major projects—Jevanjee and Pangani—and uncovered that the public only has access to a small portion of the available housing. When the concept of affordable housing was introduced by the previous administration under former President Uhuru Kenyatta, it was heralded as the long-awaited solution to the city’s slum crisis. The public sector provided incentives, including public land and project funding, in the
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JUST IN: Lobby Groups Demand ICC Investigations into Abductions
A potential legal showdown is looming for the government following a petition by two Kenyan lobby groups—Kituo Cha Sheria and Mathare Social Justice Centre—who moved to court on Thursday. The activists want Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor compelled to refer Kenya’s cases of abductions and enforced disappearances to the International Criminal Court (ICC). “MSJC, together with Kituo cha Sheria, through the firm of Khaminwa and Khaminwa Advocates, have today filed a petition to the High Court praying for a Declaratory order that the Attorney General do refer to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, that the abductions and enforced disappearances occurring
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