Malindi: Several people are feared to have been burnt to death after a small plane crashed and burst into flames

A Cessna 172 operated by the Kenya Aeronautical College crashed and caught fire in Kwa Chocha, Malindi, killing three people on the ground The victims include two boda boda drivers and a pillion passenger, while one motorcyclist was burned beyond recognition trying to save his motorcycle The captain, trainer and instructor of the plane survived…

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Did the bite on her Olympic gold medal uncover fears of dark rituals in St Lucia?

Four months ago, a shocking incident during Julien Alfred’s gold medal celebration in St Lucia sparked outrage and lingering questions. Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred’s historic triumph in August 2024 was met with a less-than-expected moment that sparked widespread outrage.  During a jubilant homecoming celebration in Saint Lucia, a man’s decision to bite Alfred’s gold…

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Three people killed as light aircraft crash lands in Malindi

Wreckage of the light aircraft crash in Malindi. [Nehemiah Okwembah, Standard] Three people were killed on Friday when a light aircraft crashed along the Malindi-Mombasa Highway in Malindi. According to a police report seen by The Standard, the Cessna 182 aircraft caught fire after crash-landing, striking several motorcycles in the area. Three others sustained injuries…

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