Cyrus Jirongo among Western region politicians in a past function.[FILE,Standard] Cyrus Shakhalaga Khwa Jirongo lived and enjoyed life to the fullest. A brilliant and talented man as can be attested by those who interacted with him, Jirongo spent money faster than he made it, was generous to a fault and loved his whiskey, in the…
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino broke his silence amid rumors that he was sick and hospitalized in Nairobi Social media went viral on Saturday, December 13, as reports about his health left Kenyans desperate for updates. The Nairobi governor-elect’s initial silence did little to quell speculation about his condition, as his lack of…
The body of former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo was transferred to the Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi, where family, friends, and leaders gathered to mourn Jirongo died instantly in a road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway after his Mercedes-Benz collided head-on with a Climax Coaches bus The bus driver, Tirus Kamau, said that…
Former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo died in a fatal road accident on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway in the early hours of Saturday, December 13 President William Ruto mourned him as a fearless leader, a strong businessman, and a kind friend whose influence shaped Kenya’s political and economic journey Jirongo, famous for his courage and…
Seven Kenya Navy officers who were arrested with 24 kilogrammes of suspected Methamphetamine valued at Sh 192 million at the Mombasa Law Court in Mombasa County on Thursday 11th December 2025. [Kelvin Karani, Standard] The recent discovery of some 24 kilos of methamphetamine (crystal meth) allegedly in the hands of seven navy officers valued at Sh192 million…
Faustina Mbithe, who died at Mama Lucy Kibaki hospital on Thursday while waiting to gove birth.[Courtesy] On December 11, Festus Wambua was looking forward to celebrating the birth of his second boy at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Nairobi. However, that never came to be after the hospital delayed to help his wife, Faustina Mbithe, deliver her child, leading to the…
The County Government of Vihiga has received a donation of non-pneumatic anti-shock garments from Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) organisation, a major boost in efforts to reduce maternal deaths caused by excessive bleeding during and after childbirth. The life-saving garments are designed to stabilise expectant mothers experiencing…
The government has put on notice corrupt and unlicensed land surveyors operating in Lugari Sub County following increased complaints from land buyers and sellers. Lugari Deputy County Commissioner Jeremiah Tumo who spoke during Jamhuri Day celebrations at Mlimani Comprehensive school in Mautuma location, linked the many land conflicts…
Muraga Technical Training Institute in Tharaka Nithi County has unveiled a raft of income-generating initiatives in response to a government directive requiring TVET institutions to develop innovative ways of raising revenue and reducing reliance on state funding. The Institute’s Principal Ms Purity Murithi said the shift comes at a time when the institute has been…
The driver of the Climax Coach bus has narrated the events that led to the fatal accident that killed former Lugari MP and former minister Cyrus Jirongo The fatal accident happened in the early hours of the morning in Karai area in Nakuru County The driver, who has worked with the bus company for eight…
A few days ago, many Kenyans had no idea of Truphena Muthoni, but now she is a household name, as many people followed her attempt to hug a tree and were happy to see her succeed As soon as he finished, he was taken to the hospital for first aid treatment because he was very…
Festus Amimo collapsed and died on December 7, and funeral arrangements are still ongoing even as his family continues to share details. His neighbor recalled the memories he had of him and told how the veteran writer liked to spend time with his wife In a video that went viral, his mother also shared details…
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua urged residents of Western Kenya to oppose commercial gold mining Gachagua addressed the growing tension in Kakamega over gold-rich lands, describing the mineral as a God-given resource that can alleviate poverty in the region Fierce clashes soon broke out as small-scale miners protested relocation and poor compensation, leaving three dead…
Former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament for Lugari, Cyrus Jirongo, has died. It is said that Cyrus Jirongo was driving his own car when the tragedy happened. Photo: Nairobi W.Source: UGC The powerful former minister of the KANU era died following a fatal road accident in the Karai area, along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. It…
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki. [Reuters} Eritrea has formally informed the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) of its decision to withdraw from the organization, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Friday. According to the statement, Eritrea played a pivotal role when IGAD was revitalized in 1993, and subsequently worked, in…