Author: Eagle Reporter

A Fourth year United States International University (USIU) student died by suicide at her apartment in Thome estate, Kasarani on Saturday night.Police have launched investigations into the death adding that the deceased left behind a suicide note.“The body was transferred to the mortuary and the Tanzanian Embassy informed. Investigations have also been launched to establish what transpired,” police said.The body of Violet Bijura was found hanging from the door frame of her bedroom on a white bedsheet around her neck.Family members told the police that the deceased was suffering from depression. The body was transferred to Kenyatta University Funeral Home.According…

A 40 year old woman and her son were killed in a fire incident in Mukuru slums Nairobi.Phires Mokeira and her seven year old boy were at the weekend killed when a fire swept through structures in the slum leaving at least five families homeless.The two were in their house when the fire suspected to have been caused by a cooking gas cylinder broke out.Police said the locals in Vietnam area struggled to contain the spread of the fire before they discovered the remains of the two.The bodies were removed to the mortuary pending further investigation.Those whose structures were flattened…

A five-storey building that had been housing more than 100 tenants in Ruiru Town, Kiambu County collapsed hours after they had been evacuated.The building collapsed Monday morning hours after the tenants were evacuated when cracks were seen on its pillars on Sunday afternoon.Kiambu governor Kimani Wamatangi, together with firefighters led the rescue operations on Sunday after receiving reports on the danger from the National Construction Authority (NCA) and the Ruiru OCPD.“Tenants can no longer stay in this house because its columns- which are supposed to support it have cracked. It cannot stand for long. If not for the neighbouring house…

A total of 4,103 people have been killed in road accidents as at November 17, surpassing the 3,947 fatalities recorded last year, 2021. National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), said 18,474 people were involved in road accidents that left 8,371 people seriously injured and another 6,000 people with slight injuries. 1,486 pedestrians, 1,085 pedal cyclists, 721 passengers, 378 drivers, 377 pillion passengers and 56 pedal cyclists were among the people killed. In Nairobi, Thika Superhighway and Outering Road have been identified as where most lives have been lost. The NTSA Board chairperson Agnes Odhiambo said vulnerable road users including bodaboda…

After hurriedly lifting the ban on GMO foods, the UDA administration has now authorized the duty-free importation of 10 million bags of genetically modified maize for at least six months. We in Azimio La Umoja want to state categorically that this decision – which has been made without deliberation or public participation – will have far reaching and catastrophic implications for Kenya’s agriculture, the health of the Kenyan people and our environment. We consider the decision to lift ban on GMO foods and their importation a betrayal to our country. On this, the Ruto administration is not working for Kenya.…

President William Ruto will Sunday evening depart the country for a one-day official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The President will hold bilateral talks with his host His Excellency President Felix Tshisekedi on areas of mutual interest, including trade and investments, regional integration and the security situation in Eastern DRC.Kenya is playing a crucial role as a member of the East African Community in support of the ‘Nairobi Peace Process’, that involves talks between the government of DRC and the armed groups in the Eastern part of the country, to restore peace and security in Eastern DRC. Kenya…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki toured parts of the troubled North Rift as part of efforts to address the frequent insecurity incidents there.He is also scheduled to visit parts of Marsabit County to witness the deteriorating situation amid calls for continued operations in the region.Dozens of people have been killed in the regions and others displaced in attacks by gunmen who also escaped with animals.The government has deployed hundreds of officers in the regions as part of efforts to address the menace.On November 18, Kindiki visited Samburu County and launched specialized training for 300 National Police Reservists who will…

The prime suspect behind the brutal killing of Keagan Githua, www arrested and the killer weapon recovered. Feelings Devone Mboya Odero, was arrested Friday evening at the busy Githurai matatu termini, where he hanged around and operated as a ‘kamagira’, preying on unsuspecting members of the public. Immediately after his arrest, the suspect led detectives to the spot where he had hidden the killer knife used in the murder of Keagan, who was stabbed on the chest by robbers on a motorbike after they took away his mobile phone. According to police, upon further grilling, Odero also led detectives to…

President William Ruto Saturday said resources meant for development will be used prudently. He said stern action will be taken against those found to be misusing taxpayers’ money. “Public resources must be put in projects that expand economic opportunities for the people.” He spoke on Saturday November in Mtwapa, Kilifi County, at the launch of the Mtwapa-Kwa Kadzengo-Kilifi Road. The road forms part of the 454KM Malindi-Lunga Lunga-Tanga-Bagamoyo East African Coastal Road Corridor that connects Kenya and Tanzania. Ruto said the project furthers the Government’s deliberate focus on sustainable, quality and trusted connection that works for the people. “It will…

Doha, Qatar — The sale of all alcohol at the eight stadiums used for soccer’s World Cup tournament in Qatar has been banned, the sport’s international governing body FIFA said on Friday, just two days before the games begin.The organization said in a statement that the decision to ban alcohol sales came “following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA.” The last-minute change in plans will see alcoholic drinks banned from the “FIFA Fan Festival, other fan destinations and licensed venues, removing sales points of beer from Qatar’s FIFA World Cup 2022 stadium perimeters.Non-alcoholic beer will still be available for fans at…