At least six people have died and seven others have been seriously injured after an overnight accident involving a bus and a matatu along the busy Nairobi-Mombasa highway The fatal accident happened near the Katumani area, near Konza Technopolis City while emergency teams were fighting to rescue the stranded passengers Police said the accident involved…
The town of Kisii was attacked by a gang of violent youths targeting residents with machetes and knives, resulting in the death of one person and several serious injuries. Residents of Two Bridges, Nyanchwa, Rogoo, and Upper Hill are living in fear after the wave of brutal attacks increased during the holiday season Survivors recount…
On Saturday, January 3, a fatal accident occurred at Kikopey on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway Gilgil Sub County Police Commander Winsone Mwakio explained what caused the accident involving three Great Rift Shuttles and two trailers Pictures from the scene show how bad the accident was, as a 14-seater PSV tricycle was badly damaged Nakuru – At…
Lokichar sub-county hospital ended the year on a high note after a local medical team performed a maiden caesarean section on December 26, 2025, at the facility’s newly established theatre. In a remarkable achievement, a healthy baby girl was successfully delivered at exactly 5 pm, weighing 2.6 kilograms…
Environmentalist Truphena Muthoni celebrated receiving her Guinness World Record badge for completing the task of hugging a tree for 48 hours in February 2025 The 22-year-old shared an update on her attempt to hug a tree for 72 hours in December, aiming to break her previous record Truphena also explained how long it will take…
Ivory Coast’s forward #22 Evann Guessand scores during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group F football match between Gabon and Ivory Coast at the Grand Stadium in Marrakech on December 31, 2025. [AFP] Hugo Broos is hoping to lead South Africa to Cup of Nations glory in Morocco but standing in his…
Eight die in a morning road crash along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway in Makueni County on January 3, 2026. [Erastus Mulwa, Standard] 8 people died in a Saturday morning accident at Konza, along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway in Makueni County, where a Matatu belonging to Naekana Sacco collided head-on with a Tahmeed bus headed in the Nairobi…
The Waziri 1xCup Final 2025 showcased how football in Kenya can unite communities and crown champions, celebrating both sporting excellence and lasting social impact. The 2025 edition of the Waziri 1xCup reached its unforgettable conclusion on December 27, delivering a powerful celebration of football, unity, and community spirit in Kenya. The annual charitable tournament, founded…
Wydad AC has confirmed the sad news about one of its players, Stephen Aziz Ki The former Yanga player is sad after starting 2026 with sadness following the death of his youngest son Messages of condolence and condolences have poured in from fans and sportspeople Former Young Africans AC (Yanga) player Stephen Aziz Ki mourns…
Jacque Maribe mourned the death of her aunt Ruth Wangui, just two days after burying her father, Maribe Mwangi The former Citizen TV anchor shared touching Instagram posts highlighting the sudden loss of all family members Wangui died on Christmas Day, just three days after Maribe’s father, and plunged the family into two sorrows Former…
Agnes Ngetich leads in women’s 10,000m race during the World athletics championship trials at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Athletics casts are spoilt for choice as an action-packed 2026 offers numerous opportunities for them to continue to rule the roost. From the World Cross Country Championships set for Tallahassee, Florida next week, to…
A man from Siaya county was left devastated after his dog was attacked and killed by a python Charles Otieno Osore killed the snake and took both carcasses to the police station, seeking justice and compensation Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Chief Warden Grace Kariuki later led a team of officers to visit Osore at his…
Benni McCarthy has credited a top European club for laying a great foundation for what became a very successful football career for him. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has credited one of his former clubs for quickly opening his eyes to the rest of the world. McCarthy honed his football skills at Seven Stars before…
On Saturday, January 3, local newspapers covered the collapse of a 16-storey building in Nairobi’s South C area, detailing ongoing rescue operations and initial results as investigators begin to investigate what may have caused the disaster. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Saturday, January 3. Photos/screenshots: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard, PD Wikendi and Taifa…
Search efforts at a collapsed building in Nairobi’s South C estate along Muhoho avenue. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The collapse of a 14-storey building in South C Area, Lang’ata Sub-County, Nairobi, has once again cast a harsh spotlight on the approvals and oversight governing high-rise construction in the city. Questions have emerged over how the building…