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 A man with epilepsy tragically collapsed and died by the roadside in Malaba, Busia County. His body was discovered on Wednesday morning, hours after his death. Authorities reported that the man had been treated for his condition at a hospital the previous day and discharged. His body has been taken to Kocholia Sub-County Hospital mortuary for identification and an autopsy. Officials emphasized the need for patients with such conditions to receive closer care and proper medication to manage their illness. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. In a separate incident in Ugambe village, Ugenya, a 68-year-old man named John Omondi was found unresponsive, sitting in a plastic chair. Police responded to the scene and found Omondi's body seated in front of a gas cooker, with burnt food in the utensils nearby. The cause of death is still unclear, and his body was moved to the mortuary for an autopsy and further investigation. Meanwhile, in Malaba, Busia Count...

 The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with county governments, is set to implement comprehensive workplace mental wellness programs aimed at supporting healthcare workers nationwide. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa announced on Wednesday that the initiative aims to strengthen support systems and provide help to those in need. This announcement follows the tragic death of Desree Moraa, a medical intern at Gatundu Level 5 Hospital, who allegedly died by suicide over the weekend. Moraa, 27, was found dead on the balcony of her apartment on Sunday night in what is believed to be a case of suicide. In her statement, CS Barasa described Moraa as a dedicated and promising healthcare professional. She noted that the wellness programs will be launched in Moraa’s memory. "Her death is a stark reminder of the silent struggles that many, including those in the healthcare profession, endure," Barasa said. "As a frontline caregiver, she was committed to improving the lives...

 Nearly two weeks after the abduction of Wajir MCA Yusuf Hussein Abdi by unidentified individuals in Nairobi, his family is appealing to the newly sworn-in Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to exhaust all possible means to unravel the mystery surrounding the incident. Yusuf Hussein Abdi, the Della Ward MCA and Wajir County Assembly Minority Leader, was reportedly abducted by armed individuals on the night of September 13 while traveling on Enterprise Road, heading home to Pangani from South C. “There has been no information about his whereabouts. We are seeking justice for the abducted MCA,” said Adan Issack, a concerned resident. The community is urging the government, particularly the Head of State, to honor his commitment to ending abductions and extrajudicial killings. “We are tired of the harassment, extrajudicial killings, and mysterious disappearances. No one knows what happened. We are governed by the rule of law—if someone has committed an offense, they should be...

 Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has now acknowledged former President Uhuru Kenyatta as the undisputed leader of the Mt. Kenya region. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Friday, Gachagua expressed regret on behalf of the Mt. Kenya people for opposing Uhuru's endorsement of Raila Odinga during the 2022 elections. He admitted that the region had been harsh in rejecting Uhuru's support for Raila, instead favoring William Ruto. "Uhuru Kenyatta is the undisputed king of the mountain," Gachagua said, adding that many in the region now feel remorse for how they treated the former president. "We demeaned him, told him off, and embarrassed him for telling us Raila is a good man. In hindsight, we see it was unfair. His only 'crime' was endorsing Raila, and now that Ruto has also said Raila is a good man, I had to apologise to Uhuru." Gachagua explained that according to their traditions, a king in the region only makes a declaration once, which U...

 Mureithi Ikinya, the mother of Trevor Mureithi, a 20-year-old first-year student at Multimedia University who was violently assaulted by anti-riot police during a peaceful protest, expressed deep sorrow and frustration following the incident. Speaking on Wednesday, Ikinya revealed that her son is scheduled to undergo surgery and voiced her disappointment with law enforcement, admitting she felt powerless to report the incident. "As an ordinary Kenyan, what can you do? Go to the police and complain to the same people who did this? We can’t stop them, and they can easily do the same to someone else," she lamented. She also raised concerns about her son's mental health, saying he would likely need counseling after the traumatic ordeal. "I just want him to recover and get back to school. He's frightened, but we hope counseling will help," Ikinya added. The brutal assault on Trevor during a student protest on September 17, 2024, has sparked national outrage. The...

 Police in Machakos are investigating an incident in which a man reportedly mutilated his own genitals before taking himself to the hospital in Mwala, Machakos County. The man, identified as 21-year-old Alex Muthini Mwanzia, arrived at Masii Level III Hospital on Sunday night, carrying parts of his severed manhood wrapped in a nylon bag. According to Mwala Subcounty Police Commander Nancy Jerobon, the incident was reported as a case of self-inflicted harm at Masii Police Station on Monday. Mwanzia was initially treated at Masii Level III Hospital before being referred to Machakos Level V Hospital for further medical care. Jerobon noted that the motive behind the act is still unknown. The man walked into the hospital around midnight, bleeding heavily. Medical staff treated him before transferring him to the larger facility using a county ambulance.A hospital source revealed that the severed parts were found in Mwanzia's pockets during a search, wrapped in a nylon bag. Mwanzia report...

 At least five people were killed in a road accident early Sunday morning in the Denyenye area of Kwale County. The accident occurred at around 1 a.m. on the Likoni-Kombani Road and involved a lorry and a motorcycle. According to police, the motorcycle was carrying six people, including the rider and five pillion passengers. The rider, who was speeding, crashed into the back of a stationary lorry. All five passengers died on the spot, while one person sustained serious injuries and was taken to Diani Beach Hospital. Coast Regional Police Chief George Sedah described the number of passengers on the motorcycle as excessive and illegal, attributing the deaths to this dangerous practice. The bodies of the victims have been transferred to the Kwale Hospital Mortuary for identification and post-mortem examinations. This accident is part of a recent spate of fatal crashes in the region. Last week, six school children were killed by a speeding car on the Kitui-Kibwezi road in Kitui County....

 Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has made it clear that ODM leader Raila Odinga hasn't sent a memo to his party members asking them to buddy up with the Kenya Kwanza government. Speaking on Thursday, Onyonka joked that if there’s any cozy arrangement between Raila and President William Ruto, it’s a secret handshake just between the two of them. "Our party leader may have had a chat with Ruto and promised to lend a hand, but he didn’t swing by the party office to tell us to help out the government," Onyonka quipped. "Until we get that memo, we’ll keep playing our part as the opposition." His comments come amidst whispers that ODM might be playing nice with the Kenya Kwanza administration, potentially forgetting its role as the watchdog. This perception has been fueled by Raila Odinga’s recent "understanding" with President Ruto, which resulted in at least five ODM members landing cushy positions in the new Cabinet. Onyonka humorously pointed out that he h...

 Rebeca Cheptegei’s ex-lover, Dickson Ndiema, has died at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret. The hospital confirmed that Ndiema passed away Monday night in the ICU, just days after Cheptegei's death at the same hospital. Ndiema had attacked Cheptegei at her home in Trans Nzoia, pouring petrol on her and setting her on fire, which also resulted in his own severe injuries. Cheptegei suffered burns over more than 80 percent of her body, while Ndiema had over 30 percent burns. Cheptegei is set to be buried on Saturday in Uganda with full military honors. Her father, Mzee Joseph Cheptegei, confirmed that she was a member of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF), and arrangements are being made with both Kenyan and Ugandan authorities for her dignified farewell in Bukwo, Eastern Uganda. A postmortem on Cheptegei’s body will be conducted at the hospital on Wednesday. “The hospital requested a postmortem, which we agreed to as it will provide clarity on the cause of her dea...

 Treasury CS John Mbadi and Lands CS Alice Wahome have taken a broom to their ministries, making sweeping changes that have left some top officials out in the cold. In a Gazette Notice dated September 6, Mbadi swung the axe at four members of the Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust and brought in a fresh squad. Out went Martha Opisa Okochil, Louis Karisa, Ruth Jerotich, and Tom Okundi. In came Irene Githiga to represent the Federation of Matatu Drivers and Conductors Association (a must-have for any board, right?), Kevin Bwire Mubadi from the Kenya National Boda Boda Association, Joseph Kisoro Ogola from the Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Association, and Teresia Njenga from the Mitumba Association. The Gazette Notice stated, "For the general information of the public, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning has appointed the above to serve as Trustees to the Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust, for a period of three (3) years, ef...

 A tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni, Nyeri, has claimed the lives of at least 15 pupils. The incident was confirmed this morning by National Police Service Spokesperson Resila Onyango. Onyango reported that 14 other students were injured in the blaze. "We have 16 pupils dead and 14 injured. We are investigating the cause and will take necessary action," she stated. The pupils were reportedly burned beyond recognition when one of the dormitories was completely destroyed in the fire. Fifteen were declared dead at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries on the way to the hospital. There are concerns that more bodies could be found as the scene is further examined. Deputy Director of DCI John Onyango, along with the Senior Assistant IG, Director of the Homicide Unit, and NPS Disaster Management Unit, are en route to the school. The area has been secured while awaiting the arrival of the homicide team, and all emergency response teams have been deployed to...

 The government has deregistered 20 recruitment agencies in a crackdown on rogue firms exploiting job seekers seeking opportunities abroad. The National Employment Authority (NEA) informed MPs that the decision was driven by the agencies' questionable practices. According to NEA, some of these recruitment agencies have been taking money from unsuspecting young people, promising to secure them jobs overseas, only to disappear after collecting the cash. The Authority noted that some of these firms are supported by influential figures within the government. NEA Director General Edith Okoki told the National Assembly Committee on Diaspora Affairs, led by Taita Taveta MP Lydia Haika, that some of these deregistered agencies have tried to re-register under new names. "The last two years have not been easy. Some of the people that we were having issues with had access to high offices...others, once deregistered would attempt to come back with different names,” Okoki explained. The ag...

 Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia's national carrier, has announced that it is suspending all flights to and from Asmara, Eritrea. In a statement released on Monday, the airline said the suspension would take effect from September 3, 2024, citing challenging operating conditions in Eritrea that are beyond its control. "Ethiopian regrets to inform its valued customers traveling to/from Asmara that it has suspended its flights to Asmara effective September 3, 2024, due to very difficult operating conditions it has encountered in Eritrea that are beyond its control," the statement read. The airline assured passengers affected by this change that they would be rebooked on other airlines without additional charges, or they could choose to get a full refund for their tickets. "Ethiopian Airlines shall do all possible to rebook affected passengers on other airlines at no additional cost. Alternatively, passengers can receive a full refund for their tickets," the airline sa...