Kenya Power will cut electricity to parts of 10 counties across Kenya this Wednesday. Depending on your location, service will stop at different times, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The affected counties include Nairobi, Machakos, Nakuru, Nandi, Kakamega, Tharaka Nithi, Nyeri, Kiambu, Kitui, and Kilifi.
Nairobi areas losing power from 9 am until 5 pm include Highrise East, Magiwa, Highview East, sections of Kenyatta Hospital, KMTC, Mbagathi Hospital, parts of Nairobi West Prison, and Canaan East. Nearby customers will also experience outages during these hours. Additional Nairobi locations without electricity from 9 am through 5 pm will cover portions of Tena East, Umoja 1 Primary, the Health Centre, and Umoja 1 Market. The SDA Church...
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi promised all homeowners under the affordable housing project will receive sectional title deeds. These official papers will guarantee complete ownership rights for every buyer. The government has established proper measures and policies to ensure Kenyans who purchase houses through this program become full property holders. Mudavadi emphasized the affordable housing plan goes beyond constructing buildings.
The initiative aims to help Kenyans possess property and build secure futures. Mudavadi stated the same government that issues titles everywhere will provide these documents, countering any misleading claims about ownership. He explained the government created sectional titles specifically to...
President Ruto declared the government aims to make quality healthcare a right for every person, not just the wealthy. He made these comments at the funeral service for Malava MP Malulu Injendi held Tuesday in Kakamega County. During his speech, Ruto urged citizens to sign up with the Social Health Authority as part of the push toward healthcare coverage for all Kenyans, regardless of income. He expressed concern that Kakamega County has seen limited participation, with just 580,000 residents registered out of a population of 1.8 million.
Ruto shared that Parliament's insurance plan covered the late Injendi's medical expenses, which totaled Sh9 million. He emphasized his desire to extend similar protection to all citizens across the...
US vice president JD Vance caused problems with his remarks about peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. British politicians attacked Vance for disrespecting UK military forces after he stated an American financial interest in Ukraine provided better protection than troops from countries without recent war experience. Britain and France have offered to place military personnel in Ukraine as part of any peace settlement. Vance later claimed he never specifically mentioned Britain or France by name.
He pointed out both nations fought bravely with American forces during the past twenty years. He did not clarify which specific countries he meant in his initial statement. Vance wrote on social media that many nations offering support lack real...
Nairobi plans to make big changes for handcarts and similar transport. The County Assembly wants wheelbarrows, rickshaws, mkokoteni, and animal-drawn carts to have number plates from the National Transport and Safety Authority. These vehicles would need registration and licenses under Nairobi County trade rules. The goal aims to make roads safer and less crowded.
Robert Alai from Kileleshwa Ward brought this plan to the Assembly. He wants the County to work with NTSA on clear rules for people who use non-motorized transport. Kenya's Constitution lets everyone move freely around the country. It also gives county governments the job of managing traffic and public transport on roads.
Handcarts and trolleys often cause traffic jams and...
Mark Mikwamba from Old Mutual Life Assurance encourages girls to do well in science classes. At the recent Old Mutual Mathematics Olympiad awards, he spoke against the false idea that math and science belong just to boys and praised the growing number of female students joining the contest. Mikwamba pointed out that almost half the students were girls, with 113 female participants out of 237 total.
He shared his excitement about a female student who scored highest during part of the competition. Dr. Lydia Kishindo Mafuta from Mzuzu University thanked Old Mutual for backing this math contest for almost ten years. She believes these programs help grow young skills and push students toward better grades, especially among girls. These...
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority has given K10 million to help protect Dzenza Mountain. This money buys tree seedlings and beehives that restore damaged forests in the area. People living near the mountain in Dedza district asked for help through Senior Chief Kaphuka. MAGLA Director General Rachel Mijiga said helping the environment fits their goals as an organization.
Mijiga spoke highly of Inkosi ya Makosi Gomani V for leading environmental protection efforts. She explained that trees provide many benefits like clean air and fruit, plus they fight climate change effects. MAGLA shows strong dedication to these causes, having spent K30 million on similar projects during this year alone. Their actions prove they care deeply...
Three pregnant women died during cesarean sections at Mzimba District Hospital, raising serious concerns from the Mzimba Youth Organization. The group's Executive Director, Rev. Moses Nkhana, started looking into these deaths through their independent investigation. Early findings point to possible mistakes by anesthetic clinical technicians who handled the procedures. MYO discovered the women should have been sent to Mzuzu Central Hospital for better care.
"The surgical team insisted on doing operations at Mzimba District Hospital despite recommendations for transfer," explained Nkhana. He added that certain hospital leaders tried to hide facts about the incidents and shield the responsible anesthetists from consequences. MYO has...
The Ukraine crisis shows growing splits between America and Europe since Donald Trump returned as president. His approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict differs greatly from European leaders, creating new problems for governments across the Atlantic. These differences highlight major strategic gaps between longtime allies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Trump in Washington before flying to London, where UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed him warmly. Starmer signed a defense loan worth 2.26 billion pounds to help Ukraine. He stated Ukraine has full support throughout Britain and emphasized their strong determination to achieve lasting peace. French and German officials shared similar support messages.
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