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Five people killed in a  fatal road accident  at Kanga area in Tsavo along Mombasa Road in Makueni County on Sunday afternoon.

Among  the five killed three were children.

According to Kibwezi sub-county police commander George Kasimiri,the accident occurred  when the matatu collided head-on with an incoming lorry.

Five  other passengers sustained injuries and  were rushed to Makindu level 4 hospital.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s eldest brother, Jack Reriani has died.

The deputy president announced on Sunday morning the death of his brother.

He took to social media saying that Reriani passed on Saturday night, but did not reveal the cause of death.

DP Gachagua  eulogized his brother as a pillar who played a pivotal role in his life through giving counsel in leadership and funding his secondary education.

“My eldest bro, Jack Reriani, we spent quality time for three days during our inauguration. You were so happy, jovial and full of life. We shared beautiful moments of our life back in the village,” wrote DP Gachagua on Facebook.

“I had the opportunity to thank you for paying my school fees in high school. We agreed on your enhanced role to lead the Kirigo family in view of my National duties. We parted happily and agreed that I would come home after we settle down to discuss family matters”, he added.

“Little did I know that those beautiful moments we shared would be our last. The news of your passing on last night hit me hard as I remain alone among the Kirigo sons.”

Gachagua sent a messge of condolence to Reriani’s family to comfort and encourage them as they mourn their loved one.

“My heartfelt condolences to your family, the Kirigo family, the larger Gachagua family and the extended Reriani family. May the almighty God give your wife and son strength to bear the loss. I love you big the way you have always loved me.”

Eliud Kipchoge on Sunday broke the world record  by winning the Berlin race with a time of 2:01.09, some 30 seconds faster than his previous world best set in the German capital four years ago.

The 37-year-old, who has now won 15 of his 17 career marathons, including two Olympic triumphs and 10 major titles, was in a class of his own, setting a blistering pace along the flat, fast inner-city course from the start on an overcast day.

At least seven people, among them six children, are admitted at Nyambene Level 4 Hospital in Meru County with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming meat from camel which had died under mysterious circumstances.

More than 100 villagers were treated and discharged on Friday and early Saturday, with the victims having previously lamented over hunger pangs due to lack of food in the area.

According to hospital administrators, most of the patients were women and children, with some as young as 3 years.

“Ile ilitendeka kwetu ni ngamia alikufa tukaenda kukata nyama tukapikia watoto wetu wakakula, sasa wakaanza kugonjeka. Wakatuokota huko nyumbani wakatuleta hospitali,” said one of the women.

Majority of the patients were complaining of headaches, stomach-aches, diarrhoea and vomiting.

They said severe hunger due to the drought in most parts of the country drove them to consume the meat from the two camels which had died under mysterious circumstances.

Dr Githu Wachira, who oversaw treatment of the 100 victims, said they had suffered food poisoning.

“Watu waliletwa baada ya kula ngamia ambaye alikuwa amekufa na haikuwa imepimwa na daktari…kwa bahati mbaya wakapata shida za tumbo, ugonjwa ambayo huwa tunaita food poisoning,” said Dr. Wachira.
Some of the victims were admitted in critical condition, but none succumbed.

“Wengi ambao walikuja walikuwa na shida za kuhara, kutapika na kuumwa na kichwa…na kunao wengi ambao walikuwa kwa hali mbaya, lakini usiku madaktari wakajitolea wakawashughulikia wote… tunafurahi sana kupeana ripoti kwamba hakuna ata mmoja ambaye ameaga dunia,” added Dr. Wachira.

Lilian Ng’ang’a has brushed rumors going viral about her husband being broke and needing financial support to raise their son.

Speaking in an interview Lilian said as long as they have a roof over their head and are healthy they don’t require anything else.

“Do we look broke? Anyway we don’t have any reason to explain to people who are not in our life how we are doing.As long as you have a roof over your hea,you are healthy and not sleeping hungry,the child is  alright what else do i need?”she said

Juliani also said he was making fun of people who were claiming that he was broke when he shared the  paybill number on social media.

He added that he got close friends whom he can share with if he gets to such a situation in life but not on social media.

“I decided to have fun because some  people had been making fun of him,so i decided to play alongalong.That is the last thing i would do in such a situation if it came  to pass. I have people,a close circle of friends who have been with me all through my life who i can call and share such situations with,”Juliani said.

Kenyans along Mombasa road treated themselves to bales of flour after a lorry ferrying flour overturned.

The lorry overturned near Ole Sereni  Hotel at the Southern Bypass junction.

The cause of the accident is yet to be established.

In a video,some people were seen scrambling and running away with as much flour as they could.

Bodaboda riders were seen packing the flour on their bikes.

People also alighted from the vehicles to scramble for the commodity which is too expensive in the country.

The flour prices are ranging from ksh 200 to ksh 250 for a 2kg packet.

NARC Party Leader Martha Karua has officially turned 65 years old.

She was born on 22 September 1957.

Martha Karua was Raila’s running mate in the August 9 electtions where they lost the seat to President William Ruto.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that the city will celebrate an annual Nairobi Festival to appreciate Nairobi’s diverse food, culture and art.

Speaking at a meeting with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sakaja said the festival would take place in the month of December after the Jamhuri day celebrations.

It would also be an opportunity to celebrate the globally popularised matatu culture Kenyan mini-buses are known for.

“In December, we will set aside some streets to display culture, food, creativity, have the nganya awards for the best done matatus, have rugby, football and basketball tournaments and many other activities…When we say we want to be pro-business it is not just passive to stop harassment of traders but we want to be proactive to facilitate and promote. There are many archaic laws including those that hamper creativity and innovation and we are going to weed those out,” he said.

The governor also said the festival is going to offer an opportunity for the residents to celebrate the “vibe of the city.”

Former Roots Party deputy presidential candidate Justina Wamae has officially announced her resignation from the party on Thursday.

She said that her duties as Wajackoyah’s running mate officially ended when Kenya Kwanza frontman William Ruto was announced winner of the  August 9 elections and his victory upheld by the Supreme Court.

“My role as Roots Party of Kenya Presidential Running mate lapsed with the declaration of H.E President William Ruto and H E Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on the 16th of August 2022 and subsequent upholding of the election by the Supreme court of Kenya on the 5th of September 2022,” she wrote in the letter dated September 21, 2022.

“In this regard, I tender my resignation as a member of Roots Party of Kenya. Kindly accord the ORPP the requirements for my name’s prompt removal from your party register.”

Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu, in a letter  dated September 22, 2022, granted Justina her request notifying her that her name had been scrapped from the Roots Party books.

“According to the records held by this office as of 22nd September 2022, Justina Wamae is not a member of any registered political party,” stated Ms. Nderitu.