The Kenya Meteorological Department Friday issued a heavy rainfall advisory warning of intensified downpours across several parts of the country from Friday, October 3, to Sunday, October 5, 2025. The department said rainfall over the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and the Highlands west of the Rift Valley is expected to exceed 20mm within 24 hours and spread eastwards to the Highlands and Nairobi. The rains are likely to be accompanied by strong southerly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.9 m/s). According to the advisory, the heavy rains are expected to persist through the weekend before reducing in intensity from Monday,…
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Friday called on eligible voters to turn up and register in order to participate in the coming elections. The DP said the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s ongoing registration is for them to be included in the voters’ roll, asking them to take full advantage of it. “I want to ask all the eligible voters who have not registered to do so because it is their right to vote, but they will only participate if they are registered,” DP stated. He spoke on Friday during Kangema Constituency Economic Empowerment Engagement at General Kago Stadium in Kangema…
The son of Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe has appeared in a Harare court charged with drug possession. Robert Mugabe Jr, 33, was arrested on Wednesday morning as he drove the wrong way down a one-way street, according to court documents. Police searched a black sling bag he was wearing at the time and allegedly found two small sachets of cannabis. Following the incident, police said in a statement that five people in a “syndicate linked to him” were also arrested. Mr Mugabe’s lawyer told the BBC they plan to deny the charges, and contested the factual claims made by…
At least four people were killed after a shaft collapsed at a mining site in Kambi Karai area in West Pokot County. Police said the incident happened on Thursday, October 2. The four were identified as Silas Losenya, 22, Jacob Tsangana,30, Morio Akotopuo, 35, and 14-year-old Lopoghon Lopakar. They were buried alive after the mine caved in. Police officers were later dispatched to the scene after receiving an alert from local reservists. The bodies were transferred to Kapenguria County Hospital Mortuary. This is the latest such incident to happen at a gold mine site. Last week, a miner was killed…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja called for stronger regulation of the city’s transport sector, particularly the boda boda industry. Speaking during the Jukwaa la Usalama Nairobi Edition at the Kenya School of Government, the Governor said the regulations are necessary for order. “The transport sector, especially the boda boda sector in Nairobi County, should be regulated. Riders must belong to registered saccos, wear reflector jackets with registration numbers, and ensure that traffic lights are obeyed,” he said. He emphasised that these measures are necessary to enhance both safety and order on Nairobi’s busy roads. He noted that unregulated operations have contributed…
Shanzu Law Courts on Thursday heard testimony from Dr. Rev. Stephen Anyenda, a bishop and a theologian, who was called to give expert evidence on biblical interpretation in the Shakahola massacre case. Dr. Anyenda told Principal Magistrate Leah Juma that theology is the study of God and His creation, emphasizing that there is only one God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. He explained that in Christian teaching, religious leaders are considered shepherds, tasked with guiding their flock by interpreting scripture on behalf of God. The bishop said he had been requested by the National Counter Terrorism Centre…
Three more witnesses testified Thursday at the Milimani High Court in the ongoing murder trial of John Matara Ong’oa, who is accused of brutally murdering 24-year-old socialite Starlet Wahu on the night of January 3, 2024, at Papino Apartments in South B, Nairobi. Police Constable Allan Njoka, a crime scene investigator specializing in documentation and scene analysis, took the stand first. He presented a crime scene report dated July 29, 2024, supported by 21 photographs he captured on January 4, 2024, at around 2:00 a.m. Njoka detailed his photographic documentation and emphasised that there was no evidence of scene tampering,…
Billionaire Elon Musk is leading the charge on a campaign by right-wing media personalities and influencers urging Americans to cancel their Netflix subscriptions over an animated show that features a transgender character. Musk is promoting a series of posts from Chaya Raichik’s “LibsofTikTok” account, Benny Johnson and other conservatives urging users cancel Netflix over the show “Dead End: Paranormal Park.” “Transgender propaganda isn’t just quietly lurking in the background on Netflix,” one user wrote in a post promoted by Musk on the social platform X. “They are actively pushing it on users.” The X post linked to a list of…
Former Baringo Senator and Kenya African National Union (KANU) National Chairman Gideon Moi is set to make a political comeback after being nominated to contest the Baringo Senatorial seat in the forthcoming by-election. In a statement issued on Thursday, KANU announced that Moi had been unanimously endorsed by the party following “extensive consultations, deliberations, and consensus” both within party structures and among Baringo residents. “This decision underscores the party’s unwavering commitment to offering experienced, visionary, and people-centered leadership at a critical juncture for Baringo County and the nation at large,” said KANU spokesman Manasse Nyainda. The senatorial seat fell vacant…
There was confusion after the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi issued a temporary order halting the recruitment of 10,000 police officers, dealing a legal setback to the National Police Service (NPS). The recruitment was to start Friday, October 3, 2025. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, October 2, 2025, by Lady Justice Hellen Wasilwa, came in response to a petition filed by politician John Harun Mwau against the Inspector General of Police (IG) and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). According to the court documents, an interim conservatory order was issued, staying the entire recruitment process until the petition…
A family of a retired Nigerian Air Force officer moved to court in Nairobi seeking the immediate release of his body from Aga Khan University Hospital. This is after Air Vice Marshal Terry O. Okorodudu (Ret.) died at the facility. Bidemi Okorodudu, acting as the legal representative of the estate of the late Air Vice Marshal Terry O. Okorodudu (Ret.), accused the hospital of unlawfully detaining the body over a disputed medical bill of Sh8 million. Bidemi claimed through his lawyers that the hospital has continued to hold the body of the deceased as security for the alleged debt, a…
Four people were Friday injured in a car ramming and stabbing attack at a synagogue in Manchester, with the suspect shot by police. The incident came on Yom Kippur – the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar. Here is what we know so far. What happened? Police responded at 09:31 BST on Thursday to reports of a car driving towards members of the public, and a man stabbed. The man who was stabbed is believed to be a security guard. The incident happened at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in the Crumpsall area in the north of the city.…
Mass layoffs of US federal workers are “imminent” and could result in people permanently losing their jobs within days, the White House says, as a government shutdown continues for a second day. Lawmakers are trading blame over the shutdown – the first for almost seven years – under which thousands of workers have been put on unpaid leave. President Donald Trump has called on Republican allies to use it as an “opportunity” to make more lasting cuts. The shutdown began on Wednesday, after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to agree a new spending plan. There is little sign of…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has joined the billionaire club for the first time, becoming one of the world’s richest actors, according to a new list. The 59-year-old’s net worth is estimated at a staggering $1.4bn (£1.03bn), according to the Hurun India Rich List 2025, an annual ranking of India’s wealthiest individuals. This puts him in the league of global celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger, pop star Rihanna, golfer Tiger Woods, and singer Taylor Swift, whose net worth is pegged at $1.6bn by Forbesmagazine. Other Bollywood personalities on the list include actress Juhi Chawla, actors Hrithik Roshan and Amitabh Bachchan and…
Tomorrow Friday October 3, 2025 marks the launch of our nationwide recruitment drive for 10,000 police officers. To me, this is not just a hiring process, it’s a cornerstone of the broader reform agenda we have been championing to rebuild faith in the National Police Service (NPS) and ensure it reflects the values of our constitution. My vision for the NPS is rooted in reform, and we have already made significant strides. For instance, we have initiated comprehensive audits of our internal systems to identify and seal loopholes that have historically allowed corruption to thrive. Additionally, we are embracing technology…