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Mary Gathu

2026-09-082026-09-25

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Two arrested as police recover bullets hidden inside meat in Kitui By Mary Gathu September 24, 2026 12:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A Multi-Agency security team has recovered 48 live …

    Two arrested as police recover bullets hidden inside meat in Kitui
  3. Citizen Digital

    Two arrested as police recover stolen laptops and phones in Maseno By Mary Gathu September 24, 2026 10:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Police officers have arrested two suspects in conn …

    Two arrested as police recover stolen laptops and phones in Maseno
  4. Citizen Digital

    El Nino alert: Ministry of Health issues household safety guide By Mary Gathu September 15, 2026 02:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Ministry of Health has called on Kenyans to take …

    El Nino alert: Ministry of Health issues household safety guide
  5. Citizen Digital

    KFS officers invade Muthaiga Golf Club, say section of course is part of Karura Forest By Mary Gathu September 15, 2026 12:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) …

    KFS officers invade Muthaiga Golf Club, say section of course is part of Karura Forest
  6. Citizen Digital

    Smart underwear could reveal what your farts say about your gut By Mary Gathu September 15, 2026 11:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This is an AI-generated image for illustration purposes only. …

    Smart underwear could reveal what your farts say about your gut
  7. Citizen Digital

    Maraga to embark on a three-week US tour starting September 17 By Mary Gathu September 15, 2026 09:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter UGM Party Presidential aspirant David Maraga speaks on Tuesday, June 16, …

    Maraga to embark on a three-week US tour starting September 17
  8. Citizen Digital

    Shahbal: Why I am defying Ruto to contest for Mombasa governorship By Mary Gathu September 14, 2026 12:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Businessman and EALA MP Suleiman Shahbal during a past function. …

    Shahbal: Why I am defying Ruto to contest for Mombasa governorship
  9. Citizen Digital

    If you do not support a politician, stay away from their meeting – PS Omollo By Mary Gathu September 13, 2026 09:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Adm …

    If you do not support a politician, stay away from their meeting – PS Omollo
  10. Citizen Digital

    Gov't introduces operational rules at JKIA to enhance service delivery By Mary Gathu September 09, 2026 03:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A general view shows people at the Jomo Kenyatta International A …

    Gov't introduces operational rules at JKIA to enhance service delivery
  11. Citizen Digital

    Trans Nzoia: Man accused of killing brother in fight By Mary Gathu September 09, 2026 01:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the suspect. …

    Trans Nzoia: Man accused of killing brother in fight
Society

Police recover 48 AK-47 rounds hidden in meat in Kitui

The News

A multi-agency security team recovered 48 rounds of AK-47 ammunition concealed inside pieces of meat during a routine check on a coach along the Thika-Garissa Highway in Kanyonyoo, Kitui County. The bus driver and turnboy were arrested after they failed to account for the package or identify its owner.

23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Police recover 48 AK-47 rounds hidden in meat in Kitui

    A multi-agency security team recovered 48 rounds of AK-47 ammunition concealed inside pieces of meat during a routine check on a coach along the Thika-Garissa Highway in Kanyonyoo, Kitui County. The bus driver and turnboy were arrested after they failed to account for the package or identify its owner.

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Police arrest two, recover stolen laptops and phones in Maseno

    Police in Maseno arrested two suspects and recovered 11 laptops and three mobile phones following a theft complaint from a university student. The investigation began after a laptop was reported stolen from a hostel room and subsequently traced to an electronics repair shop.

    24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Health ministry urges El Niño safety precautions for households

    Kenya's Ministry of Health has issued an advisory urging households to prepare for anticipated El Niño rains by securing roofs, clearing drains, identifying evacuation routes, protecting water sources, and assembling emergency supplies including medication, documents, rain gear, and drinking water.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. KFS takes over Muthaiga Golf Club holes, claims land within Karura Forest

    The Kenya Forest Service has occupied a section of Muthaiga Golf Club's course, blocking member access to holes 2 through 9, claiming the land falls within Karura Forest boundaries. The club's board is working to resolve the dispute.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Smart underwear sensor tracks human flatulence in real time

    Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a coin-sized wearable sensor that clips into underwear to measure gas production around the clock, challenging decades-old assumptions about normal flatulence frequency based on updated data.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Maraga begins three-week US tour to advance 2027 presidential campaign

    Former Chief Justice David Maraga announced a three-week tour of the United States from September 17 to October 5 to advance his campaign for the 2027 presidential election, during which he plans to visit several states and meet supporters, as well as engage with international leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

  1. Businessman Shahbal defies Ruto to contest Mombasa governorship

    Suleiman Shahbal, an EALA MP and businessman, says he is proceeding with his 2027 Mombasa gubernatorial bid despite President Ruto's request to stay out of politics, citing the need for competent individuals in government to transform the country.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 13 September

  1. PS Omollo urges Kenyans to avoid violence at political meetings

    Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has advised Kenyans to stay away from violence linked to political activities and urged youths to avoid political meetings organized by leaders they do not support, saying the government will not allow violence as a means of conducting politics.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Government tightens operational rules at JKIA for service improvement

    The government has introduced stricter operational rules at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to improve passenger processing and airport operations, including digitization of passenger identification and luggage/cargo processing, and strict enforcement of baggage-handling procedures.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Man arrested after brother dies in Trans Nzoia fight

    Detectives in Trans Nzoia County arrested Isaack Walumoli in connection with his 35-year-old brother Nelson Wanundu's death following a physical confrontation on August 5 at Mbai Farm Village. Wanundu was taken to hospital the next morning but was pronounced dead on arrival, and Walumoli was apprehended in Kitale Town after going into hiding.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Study finds uninterrupted sitting linked to cancer death risk

    Research published in PLOS Medicine found that each additional hour of prolonged, uninterrupted sitting was linked to a 9 percent higher risk of dying from cancer, even in fit adults. The study distinguished between prolonged sedentary bouts—stretches of at least 30 minutes with almost no movement—and interrupted sedentary time broken up by shorter breaks.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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