Lucky to be alive: How we survived Utumishi Girls fire tragedy

'When I tried to escape, the smoke became too much and I was forced to go back and look for...

When can a missing person be declared dead? Judge ends Vihiga family's 54-year wait

No body, no farewell, no trace: Judge orders death certificate for missing Kenyan man born in 1929

Grade 10 pathways chaos exposes gaps in senior school rollout

Classrooms are facing logistical paralysis as indecisive students who lack prior career...

From Kyanguli, Endarasha to Utumishi: How police and courts have handled underage suspects in school fires cases

The battle for accountability extends far beyond student perpetrators.

'We want girls to see themselves as scientists': How coding and mobile labs close Kenya's gender Stem gap

Digital empowerment initiatives are equipping Kenyan girls with coding, cybersecurity and...

PS Issues Travel Warning Amid Ebola Scares

Kenya's government fears that its business ties with Ebola-affected nations could serve as a pathway for the virus to enter the country.

Tanzanian Hip Hop Pioneer Zay B Dies

Tanzanian Bongo Hip Hop legend Zainab Lupangile, popularly known as Zay B, has died on the morning of May 31, 2026, following a short illness. The pioneering rapper, celebrated for helping shape female rap in Tanzania's early hip-hop scene, reportedly succumbed to stomach ulcers while receiving treatment at Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam. [...] The post Tanzanian Hip Hop Pioneer Zay B Dies appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Ruth Odinga opens up on Raila's death, fallout with Mbadi

A chat with Karen Blixen's ghost at the Coffee Museum

The museum had been open for only two weeks when Karen and I visited.

Diesel shipment under scrutiny as experts flag irregular fuel checks

The shipment, among the first fuel consignments with significantly high sulphur content, has raised concerns within the industry over an irregular timeline and mismatched documentation.

Why It May Be Difficult for Kenya to Walk Away from Proposed US Ebola Facility

As controversy grows over reports that Kenya could host a 50-bed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility for American citizens at Laikipia Airbase, newly surfaced government documents suggest the proposal may be rooted in a long-standing bilateral agreement between Kenya and the United States on biological threat reduction and disease preparedness. The issue has triggered public [...] The post Why It May Be Difficult for Kenya to Walk Away from Proposed US Ebola Facility appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Concern as One of Seven Utumishi Girls Fire Suspects Goes Missing After Release

The fire claimed the lives of 16 girls, leaving scores injured and hospitalised, as investigative bodies launch a probe into the tragedy.

EAC Calls Emergency Health Meeting Over Ebola Outbreak in Region

The development comes amid public outcry over the plan to have an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya that will host American citizens exposed to the virus.

Utumishi Girls arson suspects identified, DCI says

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Sunday they had positively identified the students who allegedly lit the fire that killed 16 students at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The DCI said a major breakthrough was achieved following a detailed forensic analysis of CCTV footage recovered from the school. According to [...] The post Utumishi Girls arson suspects identified, DCI says appeared first on Kahawatungu.

What Is Sami Sheen Net Worth?

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DCI identifies six students linked to Utumishi Girls dorm fire

Detectives are now pursuing a seventh suspect who had earlier been released to her parents and is currently not in custody.

What is Brooke Mueller Net Worth?

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Autopsy Reveals What Killed 16 Utumishi Girls Students

The tragic fire occurred on Thursday, May 28, and has since sparked a national outcry, with authorities launching intensive investigations to establish its cause and identify those responsible.

Elderly woman found murdered in Kwale farm

Police in Kwale County e launched investigations following the murder of a 66-year-old woman whose body was discovered in a farm in Samburu Sub-County. The deceased, identified as Mbodze Nyamawi Njamo, was reportedly discovered by her granddaughter lying in a pool of blood. Police officers who visited the scene established that the woman had sustained [...] The post Elderly woman found murdered in Kwale farm appeared first on Kahawatungu.