Emerging Issues and Incidents in Kenya

Saturday 2:34 PMKenyans

Fire Breaks Out in Nairobi CBD Building

A fire has broken out in a building along Kumasi Road in Nairobi's Central Business District, affecting several shops.

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A fire has broken out in a building along Kumasi Road in Nairobi's Central Business District, affecting several shops.

Numerous shops have been destroyed, with significant property damage reported, although casualty figures remain unconfirmed.
Emergency fire services were promptly deployed to the scene, while the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The building is located next to Barkat Biashara Mall, opposite the Simba Coach booking centre, drawing attention from curious onlookers.

Saturday 10:31 AMKBC Top StoriesFirst

Senate raises concern over grabbing of KALRO land

The Senate Committee on Agriculture has raised alarms over the illegal grabbing of land designated for agricultural research, particularly impacting the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO).

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The Senate Committee on Agriculture has raised alarms over the illegal grabbing of land designated for agricultural research, particularly impacting the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO).

3,000 acres of land at the KALRO station in Naivasha are affected, with half reportedly seized.
The committee, led by Senator David Wakoli, plans to collaborate with the Ministry of Lands to secure title deeds for KALRO properties.
Concerns have been voiced by Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda about the need to amend the KALRO Act of 2013 to enhance funding for food production.

Saturday 1:24 PMKenyans

Four Dead, Several Injured After Gold Mine Collapses

A tragic incident occurred in Turkwel, West Pokot County, where a gold mine collapse has resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to several others.

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Emerging Issues and Incidents in Kenya

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Fire Breaks Out in Nairobi CBD Building

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Senate raises concern over grabbing of KALRO land

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Four Dead, Several Injured After Gold Mine Collapses

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