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Gatete Njoroge

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Utumishi Academy fire: 7 suspects reveal motive behind the arson attack
June 01, 2026 08:43 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Utumishi Academy fire: 7 suspects reveal motive behind the arson attack

In their statements, the girls reportedly told detectives they were protesting changes to the examination calendar, the school's decision to charge them for a cultural event, and alleged peer influence after a neighbouring boys' school went on strike

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Utumishi Girls tragedy: Chilling CCTV footage shows how fire started
May 31, 2026 09:50 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Utumishi Girls tragedy: Chilling CCTV footage shows how fire started

In the footage, ten minutes past midnight last Thursday five students were captured walking inside the ill-fated dormitory minutes before disaster struck.

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Probe after Kibra woman allegedly burned with boiling beans over 'two-term' chants
May 27, 2026 07:34 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Probe after Kibra woman allegedly burned with boiling beans over 'two-term' chants

Maureen Matsili, a single mother of four, was allegedly assaulted and burnt on May 18 by a person known to her over her consistent chanting of the “two-term” slogan in the area.The attacker is alleged to have poured boiling beans on her, leaving her with severe injuries....

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Kenya has enough fuel stocks despite Middle East crisis- CS Wandayi
May 26, 2026 07:57 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Kenya has enough fuel stocks despite Middle East crisis- CS Wandayi

Wandayi says the government remains committed to ensuring an uninterrupted fuel supply and has called on Kenyans to remain calm.He noted that Kenyans could soon benefit from reduced pump prices once global conditions stabilise.

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Transport operators announce nationwide strike from midnight over fuel price hikes
May 17, 2026 09:11 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Transport operators announce nationwide strike from midnight over fuel price hikes

Officials from the transport and borehole drilling sectors announced the plan during a brief press conference, saying all public service, commercial and private vehicles would stop operating until further notice.

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Traders warn of food price surge over high fuel costs
May 16, 2026 10:21 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Traders warn of food price surge over high fuel costs

Traders at Wakulima Market say they are now spending at least Ksh.10,000 more to transport produce from farms to the capital, a burden currently shared with farmers but one they say will eventually be passed on to consumers.

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Gachagua calls for overhaul of Nakuru security team after cleric’s murder
May 11, 2026 09:44 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

Gachagua calls for overhaul of Nakuru security team after cleric’s murder

Speaking during the burial of the slain cleric in Tetu, Nyeri County, Gachagua accused security officers in Nakuru of failing to contain rising crime in the region, saying residents had repeatedly raised concerns over insecurity.

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Police probe suspected poisoning in death of former Nairobi Hospital director Dr Obwaka
May 04, 2026 09:11 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Police probe suspected poisoning in death of former Nairobi Hospital director Dr Obwaka

Wangari was arraigned at the Kibera Law Courts after spending the long weekend in police custody, as police sought more time to complete investigations into the circumstances surrounding the gynaecologist’s death.

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Alliance Girls' School on spot over 100% fee hike, millions in irregular spending
April 30, 2026 09:24 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Alliance Girls' School on spot over 100% fee hike, millions in irregular spending

Ogamba said the directive follows complaints from parents, including those at Alliance Girls High School, over a more than 100 per cent fee increase.An investigative assessment report established that parents were required to pay Ksh.120,179 for the 2026 academic year, more than double the mini...

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Supreme Court interview: Katwa Kigen addresses concerns over past ties to President Ruto
April 28, 2026 10:07 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Supreme Court interview: Katwa Kigen addresses concerns over past ties to President Ruto

Appearing before the Judicial Service Commission, Justice Katwa assured commissioners that he would remain neutral and strictly adhere to the law in the event of a presidential election petition being filed before the apex court.

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