A tragic week for transport: 21 holidaymakers died after a bus overturned on the Kisumu-Kakamega Road, while another 8 perished in Naivasha when a bus and train collided. Adding to the fatalities, an AMREF Flying Doctors plane crashed in Mwihoko, Kiambu, killing six, with the black box now recovered. In health news, CS Duale announced the suspension of 40 hospitals from the Social Health Authority due to fraudulent activities including fictitious billing.
On Thursday, August 7, a fatal plane crash in Mwihoko, Kiambu County, near Nairobi, killed six people. The Cessna Citation air ambulance, operated by AMREF Flying Doctors, crashed shortly after taking off from Wilson Airport, en route to Hargeisa, Somalia. Aircraft accident investigators later recovered the black box from the crashed AMREF plane, a crucial device expected to provide key insights into the cause of the accident, which also killed a daughter of a single mother, Mercy Nafula, whose home was destroyed.
President William Ruto announced an initiative to compensate victims of protests in Kenya as part of a national healing and unity plan, aligning with the implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report. He has established a new team to coordinate compensation for victims of protests in Kenya since 2017. Furthermore, President Ruto appointed Makua Mutua, his senior advisor on Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights, to lead this coordinating framework for the compensation of victims of protests and riots, aiming to address human and economic costs while balancing constitutional freedoms with civic responsibility.
OpenAI has launched GPT-5, the latest version of its ChatGPT AI model, claiming it offers 'PhD-level' expertise and significant improvements over previous iterations. This development in artificial intelligence is paralleled by significant investment in AI learning tools and facility upgrades within the education sector, as Makini Schools acquired Regis Runda Academy in Nairobi, renaming it Makini School Runda. This acquisition is part of an expansion strategy that includes the investment in AI tools. Concurrently, a new retail store, Robot Mall, has opened in Beijing, China, selling a wide range of robots, including mechanical butlers and human-like replicas directly to the public, signaling China's significant investment in robotics and artificial intelligence.
A tragic incident occurred in Mwihoko, Kiambu County, on August 7, 2025, when an AMREF plane crashed into a residential area, resulting in six fatalities and several injuries. The deceased include four occupants of the aircraft, which was identified as a Cessna. Following the crash, an investigation was immediately launched, and the black box from the ill-fated aircraft was recovered by security personnel. Ministry of Transport officials are expected to extract information from the black box to determine the cause of the crash. Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi visited the crash site, extending condolences and pledging county support to the victims' families, while families of the six victims have begun the process of identifying their loved ones' bodies at the morgue.
Multiple tragic accidents involving trains and buses have occurred across Kenya, specifically in the Naivasha and Kisumu areas. In Kisumu, a single accident resulted in 21 fatalities. In Naivasha, several collisions between trains and buses, including one involving a KPC bus near Morendat Farm, have claimed numerous lives. Initial reports indicated 9 deaths in one Naivasha train accident, with the death toll for a separate bus and train collision in Morendat, Naivasha, reaching four, and another incident reporting eight fatalities and scores injured. The combined effect of these incidents has left many families grieving.
The Harambee Stars of Kenya are set to face Angola in a crucial TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 Group A clash on Thursday, August 7, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, aiming for a second consecutive win after their 1-0 victory over DR Congo. Harambee Stars defender Alphonce Omija expressed strong confidence in the team's ability, stating they fear no opponent and are prepared to face tournament heavyweights like Morocco and Angola. Coach Benni McCarthy is expected to utilize young talent Manzur Suleiman Okwaro in midfield, who had a standout performance in the previous victory. The team seeks another win in the CHAN fixtures to move closer to the knockout stages.
A new Bill proposes an Authority to manage state privatizations. KRA will open a permanent office in Eastleigh to boost tax compliance, while Stanbic's net profit fell to 6.5 billion shillings. KenGen recorded a new power peak demand of 2,363.41 MW. Kenya will host the 25th EAC MSME Trade Fair in November.
Kenya's fan conduct at CHAN 2025 faces CAF scrutiny, impacting future major tournament hosting like AFCON 2027. Meanwhile, Oga Obinna advises couples to keep relationships private from social media to avoid external pressures.
FKF faces a 2.5 million Kenyan Shillings fine from CAF for security lapses at Kasarani ahead of Harambee Stars' CHAN clash against Angola. The government is implementing measures to avoid congestion while McCarthy mourns a former teammate.
Calls for Kenya to pressure DStv on pricing emerge as Ghana demands a 30% cut. Safaricom faces criticism for altering data bundles, but also invested 3 million Kenyan Shillings in young scientists. Airtel Africa launched 'Tech For Her' to empower women in digital skills. NTT DATA's new HQ is solar-powered, and the Errand App launched for last-mile deliveries.
Road accidents have claimed multiple lives, with a bus overturning on the Kisumu-Kakamega Road killing 21, and another incident in Naivasha involving a train and bus at a railway crossing resulting in 8 deaths. Separate from this, an AMREF Flying Doctors plane crashed in Mwihoko, Kiambu, killing six, including the crew; investigators have since recovered the black box. In health news, CS Duale announced the suspension of 40 hospitals from the Social Health Authority over fraud, citing practices like fictitious billing.
