Ben Kirui
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17-year-old girl arrested after boyfriend’s uncle stabbed to death in Buruburu
The deceased, identified as Collins Onyango, was reportedly at his nephew’s residence when an argument broke out between him and a 17-year-old girl.
Family mourns 20-year-old student who died during Asake concert tragedy
Karen, a second-year student at Daystar University’s Athi River campus, had attended the concert with friends, excited for what was meant to be a night of music and celebration. Unaware of the danger ahead, the outing would end in heartbreak.
Taming the Blue Pill: Health PS says crackdown launched on rogue pharmacies
The ministry says enforcement measures have already been rolled out to deal with rogue outlets flouting pharmaceutical regulations.
Humanitarian crisis escalates in troubled Ang'ata Barrikoi
Tens of villages have been deserted as locals move away from the violence epicentre.
'East or West, home is best,' Kenyan officers from Haiti share 18-month experience
Speaking a day after their return, the officers said that despite operating under difficult and often dangerous conditions, they rose to the task, helping to reclaim and restore critical infrastructure, including schools and medical facilities, from armed gangs.
Autopsy reveals 12-year-old girl found murdered in Embakasi was defiled, tortured and strangled
Findings released by lead pathologist Grace Midigo revealed that Patience died from head injuries and strangulation, with evidence indicating she had also been sexually assaulted. Multiple injuries all over her body revealed the brutal murder of the 12-year-old girl.
Tanzania police issue stern warning ahead of planned December 9 protests
The police stated that they have been monitoring organisers online and will crack down on anyone attempting to destabilise the country. However, former MP Ezekiah Wenje of the ruling CCM has called for calm ahead of the protests.
'Who are you?' — Samia rebukes foreign meddling in Tanzania’s affairs
In her speech, President Samia stated that outsiders "have been irritated by Tanzania's stability" and accused them of "coming to destroy this country after destroying their own."
IEBC official recounts how masked men stormed Narok polling station, destroyed election materials
The attackers are said to have made away with personal belongings, including mobile phones, while also destroying electoral materials.
Makongeni residents given five days to vacate to pave way for affordable housing project
However, some long-time residents, many of whom have lived in the area for more than six decades, remain hesitant, accusing the government of disrupting their lives.