The United States launched military strikes inside Venezuela, with explosions and black smoke reported across Caracas and other states Key military and infrastructure sites, including the Fuerte Tiuna base, the La Carlota air base, and the port of La Guaira, were targeted as witnesses recorded explosions and power outages. President Nicolás Maduro condemned the attack…
President Donald Trump confirmed a major US attack inside Venezuela, claiming that President Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been arrested Explosions and aircraft activity rocked districts of Caracas, including Santa Monica, Fuerte Tiuna, and 23 de Enero, leaving parts of the capital without electricity Colombian President Gustavo Petro listed many military and government sites…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Rescue efforts at a collapsed 16-storey building in South C, Nairobi, were temporarily suspended after a nearby 14-storey building showed signs of structural instability National Director of Disaster Management William Sifuna explained that the pillars of a nearby building had weakened due to the previous collapse. Authorities cordoned off the area, cleared the debris, and…
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has called for a meeting for Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters before the 2027 elections In his message, Wanga reflected on Raila Odinga’s legacy and called for commitment to justice and service delivery Amid the recent rifts in the Orange party, Wanga explained why the leadership of party leader Oburu…
The year 2025 opened with hope, but was later marred by tragedies that claimed the lives of elected officials and prominent celebrities. Among the dead is former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati, who is remembered as one of the most prominent people in Kenya. The death of ODM leader Raila Odinga on October 15 was the…
Many people ushered in the New Year 2026 by lighting fireworks around the world, but for some, the celebrations turned out to be sad. Two people were killed in fireworks-related accidents, while several others were injured, according to a police statement In a separate incident, a popular church that also serves as a major tourist…
On Friday, January 2, 2026, Kenyan newspapers on January 2, 2026, highlighted President William Ruto’s proposal to create a new police unit. Daily newspapers also highlighted the president’s strategy to overcome the strongholds of the former vice president Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Friday, January 2. Photos/screenshots:…
A Kiambu family has been left homeless after their house was completely gutted by fire on the night of January 1 in Gitaru, Gituamba The fire, which reduced the house to ashes before firefighters arrived, is believed to have started after a child struck a match inside to light a firework The mother recounted how…
Several local and foreign companies exited the Kenyan market in 2025, citing challenges including high operating costs After four decades of operating in the region, CMC Motors Group ceased operations in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda The chief analyst of the FX Money market, Rufas Kamau, explained the reasons why international companies left the local market…