Nairobi, Kenya – September 2, 2017: A devastating fire engulfed a dormitory at Moi Girls High School, Nairobi, killing nine students and injuring several others. The tragedy shook the nation and sparked urgent calls for stricter safety measures in schools. What Happened? At around 2 a.m., a fire broke out in one of the dormitories…
In a dramatic turn of events, Maina Njenga, the former leader of the outlawed Mungiki sect, was reportedly beaten up by an angry crowd on January 24, 2025, in Nyeri, Kenya. The incident follows his controversial disruption of a prayer meeting led by Pastor Dorcas Rigathi in Nyeri the previous weekend. It was reported that…
Health activist Grace Njoki Mulei, 61, was arrested on January 22, 2025, at Ladnan Hospital in Eastleigh, Nairobi, prompting widespread criticism from human rights organizations. Mulei, known for her criticism of the Social Health Authority (SHA), was apprehended by plainclothes Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers while seeking medical care for knee surgery. She was…
The Isiolo wildfires of early 2025 have caused extensive environmental and economic damage in Kenya, destroying over 300,000 acres of grazing land in areas such as Merti, Sericho, Bassa, Matarba, and Korbesa. The fires have drawn national attention to the challenges of managing wildfires in semi-arid regions. The wildfires reportedly started when herders set vegetation…
Nairobi, 23 January 2024 – The arrest of Grace Njoki Mulei, a 61-year-old activist advocating for improved healthcare services, has drawn sharp criticism from various organizations. Mulei was apprehended at Ladnan Hospital in Eastleigh, Nairobi, while seeking treatment for a knee condition. The arrest comes after Mulei participated in peaceful protests on January 15, 2025,…
