Mark Kamotho

Kibukure residents in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, cross the Kiwe River on May 14, 2024, after its bridge was swept away by water. | PHOTO: Johnson Muriithi/Citizen Digital Some children from Kibukure village in M

Bridge Collapse in Kirinyaga County Disrupts School Resumption for Kibukure Village Children

Several children from Kibukure village in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, were unable to return to school as mandated by the government due to the collapse of a bridge at Kiwe River. Learners from Kangai Primary School faced challenges in accessing the institution, prompting parents to seek alternative measures to ensure their children’s education. Judy Nyambura, a…

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Floodwaters Paralyze Transport on Lamu-Garsen Road, Residents Struggle for Alternatives

Transport services along the Lamu-Garsen road have ground to a halt for the second consecutive day after floodwaters ravaged a section of the road at Gamba area. The destruction has left hundreds of travelers stranded, with many resorting to expensive boat services to navigate the impassable stretch of road. Lamu Governor Issa Timamy has criticized…

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Arsenal's Belgian midfielder Leandro Trossard (R) celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on May 12, 2024. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Arsenal Grinds Out Crucial Win at Old Trafford to Stay Top of Premier League

Arsenal revived their Premier League title hopes with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, breaking a longstanding hoodoo at the iconic stadium. Leandro Trossard’s goal in the 20th minute secured the crucial win, marking just the Gunners’ second victory in 17 away games against United and propelling them back…

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Smoke ascends following shelling in the area of Ocheretyne in the Donetsk region, on May 5, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Genya SAVILOV / AFP)

Russia Captures Two Frontline Villages in Ukraine as Conflict Intensifies

On Monday, Russia announced the capture of two additional frontline villages in Ukraine, marking significant territorial gains in the ongoing conflict. The captured villages include Kotlyarivka in the northeast Kharkiv region and Soloviove in the Donetsk People’s Republic. The Russian defense ministry reported that their army units had successfully “liberated” these villages, further advancing their…

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File image of EACC headquarters at Integrity Centre in Nairobi.

High Court Orders Preservation of Seized Funds in Ukur Yatani Investigation

File image of EACC headquarters at Integrity Centre in Nairobi. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured High Court orders to preserve $460,000 (Ksh.62,100,000) seized in connection with the ongoing investigation into former Cabinet Secretary and Marsabit Governor Ukur Yatani. The funds, consisting of 4,600 pieces of USD 100 denominations, were confiscated from his…

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