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PHOTOS: Nairobi-Kisumu Train Stalls in Lakebasin Flyover After One Of its Wagons Derailed

The recently re-launched Nairobi to Kisumu passenger train stalled at Lakebasin flyover after one of its wagons derailed. The Safari Train has blocked a section of Kisumu-Kakamega Highway. The incident happened on Saturday morning when the train carrying 212 passengers was negotiating a corner. By 8 am, the train was yet to be returned back on the rail as officials from Kenya Railways officials raced against time to resolve the issue.

  5 months ago ago
PHOTOS: Nairobi-Kisumu Train Stalls in Lakebasin Flyover After One Of its Wagons Derailed

SOCIETY

SAD: Woman Cries While Sitting On The Tarmac Next To A Body Of A Love One Crushed To Death By Truck

Reports of a woman who was spotted sitting on the tarmac road next to a body of the love one crushed to death by truck emerged online leading to a somber mood among Kenyans. According to the source, the accident occurred in Kisumu along the busy Kisumu-Kakamega road.

  2 months ago ago
SAD: Woman Cries While Sitting On The Tarmac Next To A Body Of A Love One Crushed To Death By Truck

SOCIETY

The Blackspot of Vihiga

Located along Kisumu-Kakamega highway, River Hedwe bridge and River Edzava(Lunyerere) bridge in Vihiga and Sabatia respectively,in Vihiga county, has been an area of massive losses both of lives and economical. This two areas have become massive black spots on the Kisumu-Kakamega highway claiming not only lives but also bringing looses economically.

  6 months ago ago
The Blackspot of Vihiga

SOCIETY

Five mourners killed, 12 injured after train rams lorry along Kisumu-Kakamega Highway

Five mourners killed, 12 injured after train rams lorry along Kisumu-Kakamega Highway, Kisumu County. Police said that the lorry was ferrying mourners to a certain funeral service when the accident happened. Five of the lorry's crews attempt to evade the possible head-on crash from the vehicle, but were hit and killed by the train.

  4 months ago ago
Five mourners killed, 12 injured after train rams lorry along Kisumu-Kakamega Highway

SOCIETY

JUST IN: Several People Rushed to Hospital After an Accident at a Police Road Block

A nasty accident has been reported at Angelica Road block along the Kisumu-Kakamega highway after a truck hit 10 vehicles. According to news from Nation, the truck lost control due to break failure. The Tuesday morning accident led to a huge traffic snarl up after locals started to engage police in a running battle blaming them for the accident after they erected a road block.

  4 months ago ago
JUST IN: Several People Rushed to Hospital After an Accident at a Police Road Block

RELIGION

What A Pastor Did On Kisumu-Kakamega Highway That Kept The Motorists Stranded On The Road For Hours,

On Sunday, January 1st, a pastor held an impromptu prayer session on the Kisumu-Kakamega route, causing traffic to back up for hours. Kenyans.co.ke reportedly seen footage showing the pastor and his congregation kneeling in a circle in the middle of the road, praying earnestly. However, Bishop Anthony Achesa told the press that the incidence of accidents along the route has decreased thanks to spiritual intervention.

  2 months ago ago
What A Pastor Did On Kisumu-Kakamega Highway That Kept The Motorists Stranded On The Road For Hours,

RELIGION

JUST IN: Traffic Flow Along Kisumu-Kakamega Road Brought to a Standstill as Bishop Leads in Prayers

Photo Courtesy; Image of the the Bishop praying along the busy Kisumu-Kakamega Road. Traffic flow along the busy Kisumu-Kakamega Road was brought to a new standstill as Bishop took control of the road while praying. Travellers were forced to wait for hours on the road as traffic disruption on the road was witnessed with Bishop Anthony Achesa of World Revival Gospel Ministry took charge to led the service along the route.

  2 months ago ago
JUST IN: Traffic Flow Along Kisumu-Kakamega Road Brought to a Standstill as Bishop Leads in Prayers

POLITICS

Raila's Presidential Loss Causes Disappointment Among Nyanza Residents As They Await His Next Move

Residents of Nyanza showed dissatisfaction with the presidential election results on Monday after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced that William Ruto had defeated Raila Odinga as the victor. The depressed attitude was evident on the streets of Kisumu, as one area was completely empty and another saw irate demonstrators take to the streets as soon as the news was announced.

  7 months ago ago
Raila's Presidential Loss Causes Disappointment Among Nyanza Residents As They Await His Next Move

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Super Market Closed Waiting For Presidential Results In Kisumu

A few shops in Kisumu have been shut in front of the statement of official outcomes by the IEBC director Wafula Chebukati at Bomas Kenya. A spot check by the Star in the City's CBD and Kisumu transport park laid out that most finance managers have shut their shops in feeling of dread toward plundering.

  7 months ago ago
Super Market Closed Waiting For Presidential Results In Kisumu

RELIGION

Bishop Preaches and Prays On Kisumu Highway Against Dark Forces Responsible For Accidents

(Image used for illustration: courtesy) Travellers along Kisumu-Kakamega highway were reportedly stuck on the road for some hours on Sunday. Sources indicated that this was due to a prayer service by Bishop Achesa. The prayer service is said to have disrupted the proper traffic flow and some motorists were forced to seek alternative routes.

  2 months ago ago
Bishop Preaches and Prays On Kisumu Highway Against Dark Forces Responsible For Accidents

SOCIETY

Details Emerge On What Police Seized From The Prime Suspect In Murder Of Ida Odinga's Bodyguard

Police arrested Collins Okundi on Sunday, October 16 for questioning in the fatal shooting of Ida Odinga's bodyguard on Friday. News accounts state that the suspect was captured in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, along with a firearm, magazine, and seven bullets. After allegedly shooting corporal Barrack Onyango twice in the head and once in the leg, disarming him, and then running away, the suspect has not been located.

  5 months ago ago
Details Emerge On What Police Seized From The Prime Suspect In Murder Of Ida Odinga's Bodyguard

SOCIETY

Kenya Railways Explains the Cause of Kisumu Train Accident

The agency noted that there were no injuries recorded in the incident on Saturday September 24 which happened around 7am. In a statement released on Saturday, September 24, the agency added that the heavy rains recorded in Lakeside the previous day resulted in piles of debris on the railway tracks.

  5 months ago ago
Kenya Railways Explains the Cause of Kisumu Train Accident

SOCIETY

Photos of Accident at Majengo Along the Busy Kisumu-Kakamega Highway that Involved 10 cars

Cases of accidents in the past few days have become frequent with people losing their lives on our roads. Just recently along the busy Eastern Bypass, a drunk driver killed 6 people after hitting a tuk tuk which then crashed into a Matatu. In a new scary accident, a trailer has rammed and crashed into several cars along the busy Kisumu-Kakamega Highway at Majengo today.

  4 months ago ago
Photos of Accident at Majengo Along the Busy Kisumu-Kakamega Highway that Involved 10 cars

SOCIETY

Police issue detailed statement on trailer that rammed multiple cars along Kisumu-Kakamega road

The grisly road traffic accident involving multiple vehicles happened on Tuesday morning at Givole along Kisumu-Kakamega road. In the statement issued by the National Police Service, the speeding lorry believed to have developed break failure rammed into several cars from behind. "A speeding lorry suspected to have developed break failure rammed into several other vehicles from behind."

  4 months ago ago
Police issue detailed statement on trailer that rammed multiple cars along Kisumu-Kakamega road

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Kiboswa Market: Largest Open Air Market Serving Nyanza And Western Region

Kiboswa market is the name of the wonderful and stunning market. At the Kisumu-Kakamega highway's Daraja Mbili intersection, it is situated in a residential area. The well-known women's group Waste Pickers Support Organization founded the market in 2007 after seeing that there was a business possibility in both Nyanza and Western.

  5 months ago ago
Kiboswa Market: Largest Open Air Market Serving Nyanza And Western Region

SOCIETY

Passenger Train Blocks Kisumu-Kakamega Highway Over Its Drail

The Nairobi - kisumu passenger train that was relaunched recently at lakecity flyover after one of its wagons derailed. The train involved in an accident as it headed to Kisumu railway station. The safari train has blocked part of Kisumu-kakamega highway and users of the road are asked to use an alternative means.

  5 months ago ago
Passenger Train Blocks Kisumu-Kakamega Highway Over Its Drail

POLITICS

Newspaper Review Headline: Inside Uhuru's Kisumu Kakamega Meetings

The president Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday landed in Kisumu County where he officially launched several projects which he started. According to the news which was shared on the social media platforms, the president Uhuru Kenyatta held a meeting with leaders in Kisumu County where they discussed various issues ahead of the coming general election.

  7 months ago ago
Newspaper Review Headline: Inside Uhuru's Kisumu Kakamega Meetings

SOCIETY

Man Suspected Of Killing Ida Odinga's Bodyguard Arrested

An undated picture of Charles Okundi, a supposed suspect in the shooting of Winny Odinga's bodyguard. Police on Sunday, October 16, captured Collins Okundi a man associated with killing Ida Odinga's protector on Friday. The suspect is said to have been grabbed in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu Region where a gun, one magazine and seven rounds of ammunition were likewise recuperated.

  5 months ago ago
Man Suspected Of Killing Ida Odinga's Bodyguard Arrested

SOCIETY

Nasty Road Accident Reported Along Kisumu-Kakamega Highway

A tragic road accident has been reported to have occured at Givole in Vihiga county, along the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway. According to reports, multiple vehicles were involved in the accident following the road block that was placed at the spot by police officers. According to photos shared on Facebook, the vehicles involved in the accident seem to have been reduced into Brocken pieces of glass.

  4 months ago ago
Nasty Road Accident Reported Along Kisumu-Kakamega Highway

SOCIETY

PHOTOS: Truck Rams In 10 Cars Along Kisumu-Kakamega Highway

Accident cases have been much more in the country over years but it seems the long lasting solutions have not yet been found.From the latest report,it was revealed that a truck lost control and rammed into ten cars along Kisumu-Kakamega Highway. It is now high time the Kenyan people intending to use the the road to look for another alternative route to use.The police officers have already arrived at the scene trying to solve the total mess that is currently being witnessed.

  4 months ago ago
PHOTOS: Truck Rams In 10 Cars Along Kisumu-Kakamega Highway