- Police in Vihiga are holding three suspects in connection with the cold-blood murder of a shopkeeper in Ebuyalu village. The suspects, Ibra Amos aged 23, Dickson Munala, 28, and Sypros Omondi, were arrested in Yala Township, Siaya, on Thursday, September 8, two months after the businessman’s…
- The Supreme Court on Friday, September 8, 2023, issued a stern warning to Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah over alleged contemptuous remarks against the judges of the court on how they handled his appeal on the Finance Act. The seven judges of the Apex Court cited a video circulating on social media…
- Busia County Senator Okiya Omtatah has been dealt a huge blow after the Supreme Court declined to reinstate temporary orders blocking the government from implementing the Finance Act,2023 pending the hearing of his case challenging its legality. In a ruling delivered by a seven-judge bench led by…
- Busia County Senator Okiya Omtatah has been dealt a huge blow after the Supreme Court declined to reinstate temporary orders blocking the government from implementing the Finance Act,2023 pending the hearing of his case challenging its legality. In a ruling delivered by a seven-judge bench led by…
- Two people have been charged at the Kiambu Law Courts for impersonating officers from the National Intelligence Service (NIS). According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Samuel Morara Nyambane and Joseph Murimi Njue were arrested when they presented themselves at the DCI…
- The Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) has cautioned governors against hiring excess personal staff. In a communiqué to all the 47 county bosses, EACC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Twalib Mbarak cited a worrying trend of skyrocketing cases of illegal and irregular recruitment of personal…
- Actor Danny Masterson has been given a jail sentence of 30 years to life for raping two women 20 years ago. Masterson, best known for his role in TV comedy That 70’s Show, was handed the prison term after Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine F Olmedo heard from the women he assaulted, who…
- North Korea has launched its first operational “tactical nuclear attack submarine”, a key part of leader Kim Jong Un’s plan to develop a nuclear-armed navy to counter the United States and its Asian allies. Submarine No 841 – named Hero Kim Kun Ok after a prominent North Korean historical figure –…
- A man who became an internet sensation after being mistakenly interviewed by the BBC more than 17 years ago has said he will take the corporation to court over a lack of royalties stemming from the clip. When Guy Goma walked into the BBC for a job interview as a data cleanser in 2006 nothing […]
- Kisumu County Speaker Jack Oraro has suspended four Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) affiliated with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) who were recalled by their party. Carolyne Opar, Keneddy Ajwang, Peter Obaso, and Regina Kizito faced recall by ODM during the National Executive Committee…
- Rwandan police have arrested a 34-year-old suspected serial killer who is alleged to have murdered more than 10 people and buried them in the kitchen. Police discovered the crime after the man was evicted from his rented accommodation in Kicukiro, a suburb of the capital, Kigali. They were called…
- Donald Trump has revealed he wants to go head-to-head with Meghan Markle for how she allegedly treated the late Queen Elizabeth II during her time in the British royal family. Speaking to radio host Hugh Hewitt on The Hugh Hewitt Show on 6 September, the former US president claimed the Duke and…
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations(DCI) has issued a warning to members of the public against transacting any business with a suspected pyramid scheme operating as NMK Capital Investment Limited. According to DCI, NMK registered in 2021 – stands for -Ngugi Mucheru Keeru- who is the sole…
- US Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday that an important part of her job is the fact that she “may have to take over” if President Biden is unable to complete his term in office — and that she’s ready to do so if required. Harris was pressed on her readiness for the Oval Office […]
- A man has been arrested in possession of hundreds of mobile phones believed to have been stolen. According to DCI, the suspect identified as Jeremiah Mbugua -who operates a second-hand mobile phone shop at Califonia house along Gaberone Street in Nairobi was nabbed following a raid at his shop.…
- Kenyans on X social media platform(formerly Twitter) were infuriated by Investments, Trade & Industry Cabinet Secretary(CS) Moses Kuria’s claim of food prices finally coming down. The CS came under fire on Thursday, September 7, 2023, after he attached images that clearly showed ongoing offers…
- A man has been arrested in Rwanda after the discovery of more than 10 bodies buried in a hole in the kitchen of his home in the capital Kigali, police and media reports said Wednesday. According to AFP, police said the 34-year-old suspected serial killer had lured his victims from bars to his…
- A local radio station shutdown for alleged illegal operation was using a frequency assigned to the aviation industry, a Kisumu court was told on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Max FM had allegedly been operating in Kisumu without a valid licence leading to the owner’s arrest and subsequent…
- Side hustles are becoming a popular way for people to earn some extra cash on the side. Whether you pick up a few bartending shifts or some dog walks, it can be handy to save the extra money, but one woman has shared her unusual and possibly unsafe way of making some extra money – […]
- Scientists have grown an entity that closely resembles an early human embryo, without using sperm, eggs or a womb. The Weizmann Institute team say their “embryo model”, made using stem cells, looks like a textbook example of a real 14-day-old embryo. It even released hormones that turned a…
- Africa accounts for the smallest share of global greenhouse gas emissions, at just 3.8 per cent in comparison to other continents, Africa Union Commissioner in charge of Agriculture, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko has said. Speaking at the ongoing Africa…
- A family in Karue village in Gichugu constituency, Kirinyaga county is in shock after their kin collapsed and later died during a military recruitment exercise at the General Kassan stadium on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. While confirming the incident, Kirinyaga East sub-county Directorate of…
- A family in Karue village in Gichugu constituency, Kirinyaga county is in shock after their kin collapsed and later died during a military recruitment exercise at the General Kassan stadium on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. While confirming the incident, Kirinyaga East sub-county Directorate of…
- The Ministry of Education has extended the universities and TVETs loan and scholarship application period to October 7. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu announced the extension of the application deadline, which was originally set to lapse on September 7, by an additional month.…
- Worldcoin officials have confirmed that the crypto company is not registered in Kenya. Speaking during their appearance before the Parliamentary Committee investigating the crypto firm’s activities in Kenya, the Worldcoin CEO Alex Blania alongside other officials noted that they were under no…
- Music Copyright Society of Kenya CEO Ezekiel Mutua has pushed back against accusations from tweeps that his recent praise for President William Ruto was a ploy to secure a job within the government. The ‘moral cop’ defended his remarks and expressed his disappointment with what he sees as a toxic…
- A Nairobi court has convicted two former Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital workers over child trafficking scandal at the public facility three years ago. In a judgement rendered by Milimani Principal Magistrate Esther Kimilu on Thursday, September 6, 2023, convicted the two social workers namely Fred…
- Britain’s second-biggest city effectively declared itself bankrupt on Tuesday, shutting down all nonessential spending after being issued with equal pay claims totalling up to £760 million ($956 million). Birmingham City Council, which provides services for more than one million people, filed a…
- Music Copyright Society of Kenya CEO Ezekiel Mutua has called upon Kenyan youth to shift their focus from social media platforms like TikTok to the ongoing Africa Climate Summit. Mutua emphasized the importance of engaging in discussions surrounding climate change and the future of the African…
- A 50-year-old woman was on Tuesday, September 5 arraigned at a Mombasa court over possession of a python skin. According to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mary Nzala Taura was charged with being in possession of a python skin worth Ksh100,000. She pleaded guilty to the charge of…
- President William Ruto has been sued over his viral ‘mambo ni matatu’ warning targeted at alleged corrupt state officials and businessmen with interests in the Kenyan sugar industry. In a petition filed before Milimani High Court, Operation Linda Jamii is seeking orders compelling the Head of State…
- Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a man believed to be the leader of a gang linked to a spate of robberies in Nairobi. Luis Otieno, also known as Lui Borura Nyaoiri, was arrested following a series of house break-ins and burglaries reported within Kayole…
- Sunday’s September 3, 2023 game where Arsenal and Manchester United put on a thrilling encounter at the Emirates Stadium with the Gunners claiming victory ended tragically for one of their fans in Uganda. According to Uganda’s Monitor a 22-year-old Man United fan who has since gone into hiding…
- President William Ruto has proposed the introduction of a Carbon tax to deal with the effects of climate change which he said has forced governments to divert resources to deal with calamities such as drought that were not budgeted for. Speaking on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, on day two of the…
- The government has announced changes in protocols for accessing the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi(KICC) where Africa Climate Summit 2023 is ongoing. In a statement signed by principal secretary State Department of Interior Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo,…
- Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya is not here for the public criticism over what seems like a ‘lack of knowledge’ on matters of climate. Through his Twitter account, the MP blasted netizens saying he is being targeted due to his struggles with the King’s language. However, he adds…
- Residents in Imbirikani area in Kajiado County were left mesmerized after a 17-year-old boy counter-attacked a lioness that had pounced on his cattle. The minor who was looking after the one hundred and fifty cows when the lioness attacked was injured in the process and is currently receiving…
- A middle-aged man is on the run after brutally attacking his estranged wife and in-laws in Mbooni East, Makueni County. Muthwani assistant chief Peter Kasangi said the jilted man had separated from his wife for about three months and she had returned to her parent’s home. The chief said the suspect…
- The banking sector is among the sectors that have continued to grow despite a tumultuous macro-economic environment as the resilience in the period leading to the 2023 half-year results shows. Business Hub spoke to Ronny Chokaa, an analyst at investment bankers Genghis Capital for pointers on some…
- Kenya Power on Monday, September 4, 2023, announced that there will be scheduled power interruptions in four counties tomorrow, Tuesday, September 5, 2023. In a statement shared via their official X account, formerly Twitter, the utility company announced that the interruptions are part of the…
- Over 316 kilogrammes of bhang worth Ksh9,480,000, have been seized by police after a car accident which occurred along the Kaloleni – Mavueni route in Kilifi on Monday, September 4, 2023. According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the bhang netted during the…
- Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi is not yet off the hook in the Ksh100 gold scandal pitting her and her son. This is after the Court of Appeal allowed a Dubai-based company to challenge a High Court order that allowed Amadi, her son and two others to access their bank accounts when they…
- Police in Jomvu, Mombasa County are actively pursuing six suspects believed to have butchered a 14-year-old boy to death. According to a police report, the victim, Kennedy Maluni who was expected to seat his Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) reportedly went missing on August 23, 2023,…
- Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero was on Monday, September 4, 2023, cleared by the Court of Appeal in the Ksh427 million tax arrears dispute with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) following an out-of-court settlement. In the deal, Kidero and KRA agreed that he would pay Ksh19 million inclusive…
- A gender reveal party in Mexico ended in tragedy when a plane used during the celebration came crashing down. The incident happened as a couple in San Pedro, Sinaloa, prepared to receive news of their baby’s gender. Video of the reveal posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, showed excited…
- President William Ruto warned delegates attending the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi about the city’s roaming lions – albeit on a light note. Speaking while opening the summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Monday, September 4, 2023, Ruto praised the beauty and…
- The inaugural Africa Climate Summit currently being held in Nairobi, Kenya has attracted several world leaders into the country. The 3-day summit, which is scheduled to take place from September 4, 2023, to September 6, 2023, is being held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).…
- A body of an unidentified man was on Sunday afternoon September 3, 2023, found hanging on a tree around the Kisumu Road Junction interchange in Kericho County. Police said the man is suspected to have hanged himself on the tree. However, the police noted that a post-mortem will be conducted on the…
- A Chicago, US, television news crew reporting on a string of robberies ended up robbed themselves after they were accosted at gunpoint by three armed men wearing ski masks. Spanish-language station Univision Chicago said a reporter and photographer were filming just before 5 a.m. Monday in Chicago’…
- Police in Kiambu are burning the midnight oil investigating the shocking death of a pastor who was killed a day before his wedding. According to Kiambu police commander Perminus Muchangi, the deceased identified as Fred Gitau, 30, an online taxi driver is said to have been dropped home by the best…
