- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will soon require its staff in critical departments to wear ‘body cameras’ in a renewed fight against tax cheating, the tax man has revealed. Speaking to a local daily, KRA Commissioner General Githii Mburu said the body-worn cameras, commonly used by the police in the…
- Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka is launching a new media company in partnership with four-times NBA champion LeBron James aimed at telling stories that cross-cultural barriers, the former world No 1 announced. Hana Kuma, which translates to “flower bear,” will produce stories that are “…
- Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka is launching a new media company in partnership with four-times NBA champion LeBron James aimed at telling stories that cross-cultural barriers, the former world No 1 announced. Hana Kuma, which translates to “flower bear,” will produce stories that are “…
- Nakuru gubernatorial candidate Susan Kihika is still not off the hook after a petitioner filed a complaint with the IEBC seeking to block her candidature. In the new hurdle, the petitioner, Joseph Kimani Njuguna wrote to IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati to block Kihika’s bid claiming the senator is…
- Elon Musk’s transgender daughter has applied to legally change her name and gender, saying she no longer wants to “be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form”. The 18-year-old has asked to be recognised as female and have the name, Vivian Jenna Wilson. She was known as Xavier…
- Police in West Pokot county on Monday confirmed that security operatives thwarted what could have been a bloody banditry attack in the Chesogon area. According to a police report, the officers had escorted local Pokot farmers to harvest mangoes on their farms. Everything turned out well until armed…
- The Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) has frozen Ksh18 million believed to be proceeds of corruption held by Tracy Njoki, a junior finance officer at the National Treasury. 30-year-old Njoki was employed in 2020, earning a salary of Ksh50,000, according to EACC. In January 2020, Njoki…
- A 19-year-old student in a school in Ntimaru, Migori county, was arrested for possessing bhang after an impromptu inspection. In a statement, the student was nabbed with 16 rolls of bhang, one matchbox, one gas lighter, one bamboo roller sticker, and two rizlas rolling paper. “This was a case…
- A Police officer based at Ugunja station has been charged with the murder of a man he assaulted in February 2019. The officer, Constable Vincent Langat, was arrested on Monday, June 20, following investigations by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). He was taken to the Kisii Police…
- Former High Court Judge Robert Mugo Mutitu was on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, arraigned in court over Ksh6.8 theft allegations. Mutito, accused of stealing the money from Jane Wangui, appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Wendy Kagendo. Judge fails to take a plea However, the former judge did not…
- An Italian national has pleaded guilty to trafficking ivory valued at Ksh2 million in Mombasa. Paolo Brondi appeared before Mombasa Principal Magistrate, Martin Rabera, and pleaded guilty to charges of being in possession of a wildlife trophy of endangered species, contrary to section 92 (4) of the…
- Mannerson Oduor Ochieng, popularly known as Akuku Danger, is not able to go home after being discharged from Nairobi West hospital because of the huge medical bill. The former Churchill Show comedian was readmitted to Nairobi West hospital on June 8, 2022, after falling sick again. Akuku Danger has…
- Mannerson Oduor Ochieng, popularly known as Akuku Danger, is not able to go home after being discharged from Nairobi West hospital because of the huge medical bill. The former Churchill Show comedian was readmitted to Nairobi West hospital on June 8, 2022, after falling sick again. Akuku Danger has…
- Roots party presidential flagbearer Prof. George Wajackoyah has taken a swipe at a section of clergy who ridiculed his proposal to legalize Marijuana if elected in the August polls. His response comes after a section of church leaders in the country warned electorates against voting for him on…
- Police in Lari, Kiambu county are yet to make any arrests following last weekend’s discovery of four bodies which were dumped at Ngubi forest along the Mai Mahiu/Naivasha road. Lari sub-county police commander Anderson Furaha while confirming the discovery said that three bodies of the unidentified…
- It’s no secret that there is never a dull moment on social media, especially, in Kenya where netizens turn even the saddest of moments into funny memes. With the current high cost of living, many Kenyans have been taking their frustrations online and sometimes using memes to mock the government of…
- Details about the identities of the bodies dumped in Ngubi forest, Kiambu county have emerged. According to a report, a twitter big wig and three of his friends are among the bodies found dumped in the said forest. It is alleged that the influencer, Frank Obegi, and his friends Mike, and Eli were…
- Details about the identities of the bodies dumped in Kijabe forest, Kiambu county have emerged – police have confirmed. Speaking to a local publication, Lari OCPD Anderson Furaha confirmed the incident stating that the bodies were badly mutilated. He also noted that the victims were strangled to…
- Mombasa gubernatorial aspirant Mike Sonko now claims he was unfairly locked out of the August contest by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The former Nairobi governor was dealt a blow on Monday, June 20, 2022, after IEBC’s Disputes Tribunal upheld a decision by Mombasa…
- Police in Lari, Kiambu County are investigating a case in which four male bodies were found dumped at Ngubi Forest along the Nairobi-Maai Mahiu road during the weekend. Area sub-county police commander Adamson Furaha confirmed that three bodies of unidentified men were found on Sunday, June 19,…
- Police officers in Buruburu have launched investigations into a fire incident that razed two dormitories at Uhuru Secondary school in Jericho, Nairobi. The two dormitories which were burnt on Sunday, June 19 night at around 9:00 pm housed 119 Form Four students. The fire was contained by…
- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised concerns over the role of police in keeping the peace as the country prepares for the August 9 general election. Their concern comes after a standoff at Jacaranda Grounds on Sunday, June 19 where Azimio la Umoja and Kenya Kwanza supporters clashed. LSK…
- The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has condemned the chaos witnessed at Jacaranda grounds on Sunday, June 19 during the Kenya Kwanza rally. In a statement, the commission has launched a probe into the ugly incident which saw a rowdy crowd from both the Azimio and Kenya Kwanza…
- A paedophile suspect wanted by the British government for sexually assaulting three underage children has told a Nairobi court that he is willing to surrender himself to face justice in the United Kingdom. Antony Kinuthia Kamau told Milimani Chief Magistrate Wendy Kagendo that he is not opposed to…
- The Ministry of Health (MoH) has urged Kenyans to consider wearing face masks in public spaces beginning immediately in a bid to reduce the spread of Coronavirus. While addressing the press on Monday, June 20, Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe said Kenyans in confined places such as PSVs,…
- The Ministry of Health (MoH) has re-introduced the mandatory wearing of face masks in public spaces beginning immediately. While addressing the press on Monday, June 20, Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe said Kenyans in confined places such as PSVs, aircraft, offices, supermarkets, and…
- The Ministry of Health (MoH) has re-introduced the mandatory wearing of face masks in public spaces beginning immediately. While addressing the press on Monday, June 20, Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe said Kenyans in confined places such as PSVs, aircraft, offices, supermarkets, and…
- The family of a young woman, who died early this month after allegedly being sexually assaulted by her employer in Embakasi, Nairobi, is appealing for financial support to lay their kin to rest. Cynthia Nanjala, 20, died on June 2, 2022, while receiving treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital (…
- Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have launched a manhunt for a middle-aged man accused of defrauding his employer of Ksh26 million. According to the DCI, Naftali Ondiaga Santos, working jointly with one Jack Moses Amollo, stole the money from Takaful Insurance of…
- The Multi-Agency security operation in Elgeyo Marakwet County has continued to yield fruits during the dusk to dawn curfew. On Sunday, June 19 2022 officers from the National Police Service arrested two banditry suspects after recovering rounds of ammunition, empty magazines, and two pouches in Tot…
- Experts say more than 2,000 Kenyans and 60,000 people globally die from rabies – a deadly viral disease spread to people from the saliva of infected dogs and cats. According to animal veterinary officer from African Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) Dr Dennis Bahati, rabies is a fatal and deadly…
- Ethics Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has this morning Monday, June 20, 2022, arrested former commissioner of lands Wilson Gachanja, former senior lands officer in charge of coast region Zablon Mabeya and former physical planner ministry of lands Salim Mohammed, in connection to the illegal…
- Over 400 employees are on the verge of losing their jobs following the closure of Keroche Breweries by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the firm’s CEO Tabitha Karanja has revealed. In a statement on Monday, June 20, 2022, Karanja said the management has resolved to send the workers home due to a…
- An Administration Police (AP) constable was Saturday, June 18, arrested in Kyanguni, Kitui County, by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers from Mutomo for falsely obtaining Ksh250,000 from his colleague stationed at Emali Railway Police Station. Constable Peter Kilonzi Mwove was…
- A Guyanese national, who was recently arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) over alleged drug trafficking, has been deported to the United States. Christopher Richard Spencer was deported on Saturday night, June 18, 2022, to the U.S via a New York-bound flight, the Directorate…
- A 33-year-old woman in Mtwapa, Kilifi county has been murdered by her husband after he suspected that she was having an affair with another man. Nur Ibrahim a mother of five was allegedly killed by Muradh Awadh, a long-distance truck driver on Sunday morning after he arrived from Sudan. According…
- Police in Nanyuki have arrested a man linked to the murder of his friend under unclear circumstances. The suspect identified as John Mwangi was arrested in Nanyuki, Laikipia County where he was hiding after committing the heinous act. According to a police report, Mwangi is said to have killed 31-…
- A 35-year-old man is nursing injuries after he was attacked by his neighbour after a misunderstanding over shoes in Likoni, Mombasa. Police reports indicate that Museje Bejai was attacked by Rua Masika after his younger brother (Museje’s brother) failed to return a pair of shoes he borrowed to wear…
- It is no secret that fathers are the pillars of most families around the world. He is a provider, protector and above all a role model. Arguably, all the sacrifices and guidance provided by a father figure are no match to anything in the world. As the world marks Father’s Day today, June 19, 2022…
- South Africa’s former public protector Thuli Madonsela has weighed in on Kenya’s degree requirement for politicians running for governor, suggesting that South Africa follows suit when hiring prime ministers, Members of Executive Councils (MECs), ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs) and…
- Ida Odinga, the wife of Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga has sent him a sweet Father’s Day message. Taking to her social media, the mother of four posted a celebratory message to Raila describing him as an anchor. “A father is the anchor upon which his children stand…
- One industry that’s adding jobs? Snake farming. Raising snakes and cultivating them for commercial purposes is a real business with growing demand; however, one needs a license. Getting the license to keep the wild animal requires permission from KWS, and it comes at a fee after a due process…
- Embu tycoon and former MCA aspirant who was shot dead under unclear circumstances in Embu town has finally been buried. Residents of the busy town experienced high traffic as hundreds of mourners escorted his body for burial with traders milling around the roads to glimpse the fallen trader.…
- The Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has written to the Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai advising him to broaden investigations to determine the authenticity of degree certificates that were presented by political aspirants before the Independent Elections and Boundaries…
- Police in Kirinyaga are investigating the death of 46-year-old Daniel Maina whose body was retrieved from River Rigati. “It was reported that a dead body believed to be Maina aged 46 was seen floating in the river. It was confirmed and upon retrieving the body had already decomposed,” the police…
- Two men who were unblocking a clogged septic tank in Embu on Friday, June 17, 2022, died in the process – police have confirmed. Embu West Subcounty police commander Julius Kyumbule while confirming the incident said the two and another man had been contracted to unblock the sewage. “It is true…
- A section of clergymen from Namanga have condemned the ongoing skirmishes pitting the Maasai community living in Loliondo, Ngorongoro, Tanzania. This comes after videos showing forceful eviction of the Maasai community residing in the area emerged. The videos show unknown persons evicting families…
- Detectives attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have launched a hunt for a woman believed to be the mastermind behind the disappearance of school-going children. According to the DCI, the woman identified as Elizabeth Emboyoga Litonde kidnaps the children and later traffics…
- The National Police Service (NPS) has launched investigations to ascertain the authenticity of Johnson Sakaja’s academic certificates and supporting documentation. Nairobi gubernatorial candidate has had a tough time as he fights to clear his name following allegations that he forged his degree…
- Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja has been summoned by the Commission for University Education (CUE) on Monday, June 20, in a new quest to ascertain the authenticity of his Team University degree certificate acquired in 2016. While this new twist is raising questions, stoking suspicions and, quite…
