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Separately, a 61-year-old man was found dead inside a 10-foot-deep water well in Juja, Kiambu County, after reportedly leaving home to fetch water and never returning. The deceased, identified as Samuel Waithaka Njogu, was found in the well on Saturday, September 26, in Juja Farm. He had left his rented house at around 9:30 p.m. the previous night to collect water from a well roughly 150 metres away. When he failed to return, his workmates grew concerned. The next morning, one of them went to the well and spotted a blue jerrycan similar to the one Waithaka had been carrying floating in the water. Looking closer, he saw Waithaka's body submerged and alerted neighbours and police. Preliminary findings suggest Waithaka may have slipped and fallen into the well, drowning with no one nearby to help. His body, which showed no visible injuries, was taken to Thika General Kago Mortuary pending a postmortem. **Man With Epilepsy Drowns in River Mwanzai, Kilifi** In a third incident, a 26-yea...

A 19-year-old student at Katine Technical Training College was found dead in a dam in Katine Village, Matungulu Sub-County, Machakos County, after going missing following school on Friday, September 25, 2026. The deceased, identified as Brian Makau Kyulu, failed to return home that evening. His family reported him missing at Tala Police Station the following morning, and later received information that his clothes, a radio, and a mobile phone had been found on the banks of a dam in Katine. Police who responded to the scene recovered his body from the dam. Officers said blood and foam were visible around his mouth and nose, though no visible injuries were found on the body. The scene was processed before his remains were taken to Machakos Funeral Home, where an autopsy is expected to help establish the cause and circumstances of his death. Police said investigations remain ongoing.

  The Trump administration has signaled that Washington will not back President William Ruto's bid for re-election, nor support any opposition candidate, ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election. The position was laid out by Henry Wooster, Trump's nominee for US Ambassador to Kenya, during his appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday, September 24. Wooster said the United States intends to remain neutral throughout Kenya's presidential race and does not plan to intervene in favour of either the incumbent or his challengers. He said Washington's central priority ahead of the August 2027 election is preserving stability and supporting a peaceful electoral process, rather than influencing who wins. "Our watchword, the U.S. watchword for August 2027, when the elections are scheduled to take place, is stability. Not an unusual watchword for U.S. foreign policy, but it happens to be grounded in truth. That is exactly what we want," Woos...

  Drama unfolded in Nairobi after a governor reportedly nearly exchanged blows with a longtime aide, following a bitter fallout over the alleged loss of millions of shillings in a suspected scam. According to sources familiar with the matter, the once-close relationship between the two deteriorated significantly after each accused the other of orchestrating the scheme behind the missing funds. What had been a close professional partnership is said to have collapsed into open hostility, culminating in a heated confrontation that nearly turned physical. Sources say the disputed transactions at the centre of the dispute have drawn the attention of detectives, who are reportedly looking into the circumstances surrounding the alleged loss. The aide, once considered a trusted ally to the governor, is said to have since left the country, reportedly after learning his arrest could be imminent in connection with the investigation. The unfolding situation has stirred interest within politica...

A 54-year-old man, identified as Patrick Steve Odhiambo, was found dead in Korogocho, Nairobi, in what is believed to be a case of suicide. The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation, and police are expected to conclude routine procedures in the case. Neighbours say the news has left the community mourning, with several residents calling for greater awareness around mental health, particularly among men who may be struggling silently with emotional or financial pressures. Family and friends have asked for privacy and strength during this difficult time. If you or someone you know is struggling: Befrienders Kenya — +254 722 178 177 or +254 736 224 447; Kenya's toll-free mental health helpline — 1199.

  A wave of sorrow has settled over Runyenjes in Embu County following the death of a young woman, allegedly killed by her own brother after she was seen at a local club with a man believed to have been intoxicated. According to local reports, Cynthia Njeri had gone out with an alleged partner to an entertainment spot within Runyenjes. Witnesses said what began as an ordinary evening took a tragic turn after a confrontation broke out, drawing the attention of onlookers and setting off tension within her family. Sources close to the matter said that once Cynthia was seen with the man at the club, her brother approached and confronted her. He allegedly assaulted her, forced her to consume a substance, and dragged her toward their home, where the situation is said to have escalated further. Neighbours who gathered at the scene reportedly watched as the confrontation spiralled beyond control. Family members and friends described the incident as devastating, saying Cynthia's death has p...