Kenya Insights

27 December 2025 10:29

KURA Plans Ksh1.6 Billion Upgrade of State House Road in Major Rehabilitation Drive

State House Road is among key routes earmarked for major rehabilitation under a nationwide programme by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority KURA.

According to a tender notice, KURA Director General Silas Kinoti approved the project on December 19, with the upgrade expected to cost Ksh1.6 billion. The road runs from Nairobi’s Central Business District, links with major corridors such as University Way, and leads directly to State House, providing access to government offices and the Presidential residence.

KURA says the rehabilitation will improve traffic flow along one of the city’s most critical administrative routes.

The announcement comes amid broader infrastructure plans, with the authority revealing that an additional 92 roads across the country are scheduled for rehabilitation at a combined cost of Ksh15.6 billion.

Kenya Insights

22 December 2025 08:18

Woman Accused in High Defamation Blames AI As Case Exposes How Mombasa Billionaire Mohamed Jaffer Allegedly Sponsored Smear Campaign Linking Joho’s Family To Drug Trafficking - https://kenyainsights.com/woman-accused-in-high-defamation-blames-ai-as-case-exposes-how-mombasa-billionaire-mohamed-jaffer-allegedly-sponsored-smear-campaign-linking-johos-family-to-drug-trafficking/

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22 December 2025 08:10

Intelligence Report Links Budding Politician James Mabele Magio To International Scammers Ring - https://kenyainsights.com/intelligence-report-links-budding-politician-james-mabele-magio-to-international-scammers-ring/

Kenya Insights

20 December 2025 11:19

Joshua Knocks Out Paul in Netflix Bout - https://kenyainsights.com/joshua-knocks-out-paul-in-netflix-bout/

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19 December 2025 14:12

EABL Under Probe Over Controversial Sh16.8 Billion Bond Raised Before Disclosing Change in Control - https://kenyainsights.com/eabl-under-probe-over-controversial-sh16-8-billion-bond-raised-before-disclosing-change-in-control/

Kenya Insights

19 December 2025 14:07

Fraud: How Sh235 Million Donor Cash For Nyamira Residents Was Embezzled Through Equity Bank Under Governor Nyaribo’s Watch - https://kenyainsights.com/fraud-how-sh235-million-donor-cash-for-nyamira-residents-was-embezzled-through-equity-bank-under-governor-nyaribos-watch/

Kenya Insights

17 December 2025 13:21

Cyrus Jirongo Autopsy Confirms Death From Blunt Force Trauma to Chest, Abdomen, Spine and Legs, Family Pathologist Ndung’u Says

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13 December 2025 11:03

Driver Claims Jirongo Swerved Into His Lane to Avoid Traffic, Causing Head-On Collision - https://kenyainsights.com/driver-claims-jirongo-swerved-into-his-lane-to-avoid-traffic-causing-head-on-collision/

Kenya Insights

13 December 2025 06:26

Former Cabinet Minister and former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo has died following a fatal road accident, according to reports.

Sources familiar with the matter say the former KANU heavyweight died early Saturday morning at around 3 am after being involved in a crash while driving back to his Lugari home.

The accident reportedly occurred along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway and involved his vehicle and a 45-seater passenger bus. Jirongo is said to have died on the spot.

The 64-year-old served as Minister for Rural Development under Kenya’s second President, Daniel arap Moi, from March 2002 until December the same year.

He also represented Lugari Constituency in Parliament from 1997 to 2002 and later from 2007 to 2013.

In the 2022 General Election, Jirongo unsuccessfully vied for the Kakamega gubernatorial seat on a United Democratic Party (UDP) ticket, losing to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Fernandes Barasa.

Kenya Insights

13 December 2025 06:11

Oketch Salah, Raila’s Confidant Now Swimming in Power Doesn’t Go Without Controversies - https://kenyainsights.com/oketch-salah-railas-confidant-now-swimming-in-power-doesnt-go-without-controversies/

Kenya Insights

12 December 2025 19:24

Ghanaian Influencer Charged Over $8m Scam Targeting Elderly Americans - https://kenyainsights.com/ghanaian-influencer-charged-over-8m-scam-targeting-elderly-americans/

Kenya Insights

12 December 2025 12:37

Grade 9 Learners Are No Longer Allowed To Repeat, KNEC Says - https://kenyainsights.com/grade-9-learners-are-no-longer-allowed-to-repeat-knec-says/

Kenya Insights

12 December 2025 12:35

Hass Petroleum Empire Faces Collapse as Court Greenlights KSh 1.2 Billion Property Auction - https://kenyainsights.com/hass-petroleum-empire-faces-collapse-as-court-greenlights-ksh-1-2-billion-property-auction/

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11 December 2025 18:46

Seven KDF Soldiers Accused Of Stealing Meth From Sh192 Million Mombasa Bust Detained For 10 More Days - https://kenyainsights.com/seven-kdf-soldiers-accused-of-stealing-meth-from-sh192-million-mombasa-bust-detained-for-10-more-days/

Kenya Insights

11 December 2025 13:22

KNEC Releases 2025 KJSEA Results: How to Check Online and Via SMS - https://kenyainsights.com/knec-releases-2025-kjsea-results-how-to-check-online-and-via-sms/

Kenya Insights

22 December 2025 09:19

Wreckage of a bus burned at Salgaa Trading Centre following a collision with a boda boda rider that resulted in a fatality.

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22 December 2025 08:14

It’s a Carbon Trading Firm: What Kenyans Need to Know About Spiro’s Business Model Amid Damning Allegations of Predatory Lending - https://kenyainsights.com/its-a-carbon-trading-firm-what-kenyans-need-to-know-about-spiros-business-model-amid-damning-allegations-of-predatory-lending/

Kenya Insights

20 December 2025 13:02

Disgraced Oil Trader Idris Taha Sneaks Into Juba as Empire Crumbles - https://kenyainsights.com/disgraced-oil-trader-idris-taha-sneaks-into-juba-as-empire-crumbles/

Kenya Insights

20 December 2025 11:11

‘They’re Criminals,’ Popular Radio Presenter Rapcha The Sayantist Accuses Electric Bike Firm Spiro of Fraudulent Practices - https://kenyainsights.com/theyre-criminals-popular-radio-presenter-rapcha-the-sayantist-accuses-electric-bike-firm-spiro-of-fraudulent-practices/

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19 December 2025 14:09

Moses Kuria’s Industrial Parks Project Becomes A Sh5 Billion Scandal - https://kenyainsights.com/moses-kurias-industrial-parks-project-becomes-a-sh5-billion-scandal/

Kenya Insights

19 December 2025 14:04

Disgraced Kuscco Boss Arnold Munene Moves To Gag Media After Expose Linking Him To Alleged Sh1.7 Billion Fraud - https://kenyainsights.com/disgraced-kuscco-boss-arnold-munene-moves-to-gag-media-after-expose-linking-him-to-alleged-sh1-7-billion-fraud/

Kenya Insights

13 December 2025 12:55

From Daily Bribes to Billions Frozen: The Jambopay Empire Crumbles as CEO Danson Muchemi’s Scandal-Plagued Past Catches Up - https://kenyainsights.com/from-daily-bribes-to-billions-frozen-the-jambopay-empire-crumbles-as-ceo-danson-muchemis-scandal-plagued-past-catches-up/

Kenya Insights

13 December 2025 08:29

Several residents of Nairobi West were left shaken on Friday, December 12, after Kenya Air Force fighter jets flew unusually low during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium, causing property damage and widespread panic.

The low-altitude flypast occurred during an aerial display attended by President William Ruto and other senior government officials. Witnesses said the thunderous roar and intense vibrations from the jets rattled nearby buildings, shattering windows and cracking walls along the flight path.

Residents reported that the Northrop F-5 Tiger II fighter jets caused structural damage to multiple houses, forcing occupants to flee outdoors for safety. According to locals, the vibrations damaged ceilings, light fittings, and electrical wiring, leaving homes littered with broken glass.

Although no injuries were reported, residents estimate the damage runs into millions of shillings and are now demanding compensation from the government.

Kenya Insights

13 December 2025 06:26

Cyrus Jirongo Dies - https://kenyainsights.com/cyrus-jirongo-dies/

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12 December 2025 19:25

Talanta Stadium To Be Renamed Raila Odinga International Stadium, Ruto Announces - https://kenyainsights.com/talanta-stadium-to-be-renamed-raila-odinga-international-stadium-ruto-announces/

Kenya Insights

12 December 2025 19:22

Official: Guinness World Records Certifies Truphena Muthoni’s 48-Hour Tree-Hugging Marathon - https://kenyainsights.com/official-guinness-world-records-certifies-truphena-muthonis-48-hour-tree-hugging-marathon/

Kenya Insights

12 December 2025 12:36

2,000 Killed in Tanzania Election Crackdown - https://kenyainsights.com/2000-killed-in-tanzania-election-crackdown/

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12 December 2025 12:30

Talanta Stadium To Be Renamed Raila Odinga International Stadium, Ruto Announces - https://kenyainsights.com/talanta-stadium-to-be-renamed-raila-odinga-international-stadium-ruto-announces/

Kenya Insights

11 December 2025 13:24

Gor Semelang’o Released From Jail But Not Allowed To Leave Dubai Over Multimillion Investment Scam - https://kenyainsights.com/gor-semelango-released-from-jail-but-not-allowed-to-leave-dubai-over-multimillion-investment-scam/

Kenya Insights

11 December 2025 12:15

Ship Crash on Lake Victoria Leaves Three Fishermen Dead Near Remba Island

Three fishermen have died in a tragic accident on Lake Victoria after a ship collided with their fishing boat near Remba Island in Suba North, Homa Bay County.

The incident occurred on the night of Wednesday, December 10, while the fishermen were out on their routine expedition. They had already cast their nets and were asleep when the ship struck.

Edward Oremo, Chairman of the Homa Bay County Beach Management Unit (BMU), said the vessel was travelling from Uganda to Kisumu when it rammed into the small boat, splitting it into three. The force of the impact caught the fishermen off guard, leaving three of them unable to swim to safety.

One fisherman survived after clinging to floating pieces of the wreckage until rescuers arrived.