Wananchi Reporter

Tharaka Nithi: Kabobuani residents decry lack of electricity

October 05, 2026 09:25 (EAT) • 5 hours ago

Tharaka Nithi: Kabobuani residents decry lack of electricity

Residents of Kabobuani in Marimanti Ward, Tharaka Nithi County, are calling for an electricity connection, saying the lack of power is hurting businesses, education and employment opportunities.

Two men jailed 20 years each for defiling 13-year-old girls in Kwale

October 02, 2026 10:28 (EAT) • 3 days ago

Two men jailed 20 years each for defiling 13-year-old girls in Kwale

In the first case, 22-year-old Mboga Abubakar Bedera was convicted of defilement contrary to Section 8(1) as read with Section 8(3) of the Sexual Offences Act.In the second case, Resident Magistrate Joy Mutimba sentenced 58-year-old Chamambo Mangale Ngati to 20 years...

Our town is dying: Muhuru bay residents want major road upgraded to save town

September 25, 2026 04:54 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Our town is dying: Muhuru bay residents want major road upgraded to save town

Muhuru bay is big on fish, tourism, agriculture and trade as it borders Tanzania.

No Bark, No Meow: Why Kenyans are choosing plants as pets

September 25, 2026 01:54 (EAT) • 1 week ago

No Bark, No Meow: Why Kenyans are choosing plants as pets

Plants are the new companions to most Nariobians.

Nairobi: Residents of Eastlands have nowhere to walk as mechanics, traders take over walkways

September 25, 2026 10:45 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Nairobi: Residents of Eastlands have nowhere to walk as mechanics, traders take over walkways

Walkways and pavements have been taken over by mechanics and hawkers

Popular Gusii musician hospitalised after attempted suicide

September 24, 2026 12:03 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Popular Gusii musician hospitalised after attempted suicide

Segero is widely regarded as one of the best singers to have ever emerged from the Gusii community

Wananchi Opinion: How many more lives must we lose on the roads

September 23, 2026 12:44 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Wananchi Opinion: How many more lives must we lose on the roads

Let's change their behaviour on the road. Some accidents are avoidable

Nairobi CBD’s weekend garbage problem worry residents

September 22, 2026 02:06 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Nairobi CBD’s weekend garbage problem worry residents

The bad smell can easily drive customers away.

Two held over suspected Kenya Power meter theft in Nairobi

September 16, 2026 08:35 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Two held over suspected Kenya Power meter theft in Nairobi

The suspects were arrested by officers from Lucky Summer and Ruaraka police stations

Busia: Probe as man found dead in Nambale, search on for wife

September 15, 2026 12:34 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Busia: Probe as man found dead in Nambale, search on for wife

Neighbours discovered his body with several injuries.There were reports of a confrontation at the house on Monday night.