Politics
Seth Panyako makes UDA comeback ahead of 2027 elections
His return to UDA comes less than a year after he contested the 2025 Malava parliamentary by-election on a DAP-K ticket following his fallout with the ruling party
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Crime
Two arrested as police recover 73 suspected stolen phones in Bungoma crackdown
According to the National Police Service (NPS), preliminary findings indicate that the two suspects may be part of a larger criminal network involved in stealing, modifying and reselling mobile phones within th...
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Webuye traffic officers arrested after EACC surveillance operation
The arrests followed investigations launched after the commission received numerous complaints from members of the public, including operators of public service and heavy commercial vehicles, who alleged that o...
Crime
Police seize 400 litres of chang'aa in Tiriki East; suspected dealer arrested
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the raid was carried out following intelligence gathering and forms part of ongoing efforts to curb the production, distribution and sale of illegal alcohol in co...
Crime
Omanyo calls for justice after KMTC student Laura Wesonga dies in alleged police crossfire in Busia
According to reports, Wesonga was returning home from the gym on Monday evening when gunfire erupted during a confrontation between police officers and suspected members of the "Jobless" gang
Crime
DCI detectives arrest suspect in Busia CBD narcotics seizure
The suspect, identified as Ouma Dibogo Obobo, a resident of Migori County, was taken into custody and escorted to Busia Police Station alongside the recovered exhibits as detectives continue with investigations
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Suspect arrested as police recover suspected bhanglong Vihiga Highway
Investigators noted that the cannabis had been carefully concealed within the vehicle, suggesting an attempt to evade detection during transport along the busy highway corridor
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Ruto commits Sh50 million to Shirikiana Sacco launch in Kakamega
Speaking during the event, Ruto confirmed that he will personally join the Sacco and contribute to its initial capital base following consultations with Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparany...
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Five die as matatu and trailer collide on Bungoma–Webuye road
Police say at least five people died and several others were injured after a matatu and a trailer collided on the Bungoma–Webuye road near Bukembe Bridge shortly after midnight, with some injured in critical co...