- Narok County security committee has waded into a land dispute between the Lemek Conservancy association members and a Wildlife conservation group that degenerated into a physical fight between wildlife rangers from the two warring sides, leaving several youths with injuries. The chair of the…
- The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has termed the Shakahola cult deaths as a criminal action wholly facilitated by the failure of the country’s criminal justice system to deliver its mandate. Condemning the loss of hundreds of lives by the activities of Good News Church cleric Paul…
- The rebel leader of a Russian mercenary group will move to Belarus and have criminal charges against him dropped, the Kremlin has said, after he pulled his fighters back from advancing on Moscow. Yevgeny Prigozhin had earlier told his troops heading towards the Russian capital to turn back, saying…
- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has urged motorists plying the Naivasha-Nakuru route to exercise lane discipline after a heavy traffic jam on the highway. Motorists were forced to spend Saturday night on the road due to a heavy traffic-snarl up occasioned by the ongoing World Rally…
- As the country marked International Widows Day, widows in Baringo have decried banditry which they say has been a major factor in making them detestable. The event was celebrated in Marigat, Baringo South, and was officiated by the CEC for Gender and Social Services Maureen Lemakishep, present also…
- Tom Mokaya, who is a former treasury employee has been reported missing. Mokaya went missing on Sunday, June 18, 2023, and his land cruiser V8 vehicle, whose number plate had been removed, was found dumped in Kilgoris, Transmara. Transmara West Police officers discovered the vehicle on Thursday,…
- A teenage grandson is in police custody after evidence linked him to the murder of his grandmother. According to detectives, evidence retrieved in a pit latrine links the teenager to the death of his 61-year-old grandmother, whose mutilated body was found dumped in the nearby river bank. “We are…
- Singer Embarambamba took social media by storm thanks to his controversial gospel videos. Despite having hailed from Kisii, Embarambamba gained massive recognition in most parts of Kenya hence becoming a favourite to many. Due to his music videos, the singer has since landed several radio and TV…
- The head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group has vowed to “go all the way” to topple Russia’s military leadership, hours after the Kremlin accused him of “armed rebellion”. Yevgeny Prigozhin said his Wagner fighters had crossed the border from Ukraine into Russia, entering the city of Rostov-on-Don…
- Security apparatus in collaboration with the Uzalendo Africa Initiative organization have launched a campaign against mushrooming criminal gangs in Mombasa. The campaign targets to protect youth from the vulnerability of social vices among them, criminal activities from the insecurity-prone areas…
- Security apparatus in collaboration with the Uzalendo Africa Initiative organization have launched a campaign against mushrooming criminal gangs in Mombasa. The campaign targets to cushion youth from the vulnerability of social vices among them, criminal activities from the insecurity-prone areas…
- Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has upbraided the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Arts and Sports Ababu Namwamba over the delayed construction of the Kipchoge Keino stadium. Speaking at a public gathering, Governor Bii lamented that Ababu’s promises and frequent visits to the stadium have…
- Police have arrested six suspects linked to bhang peddling in a bar located in Kitengela. The suspects had fooled one too many, but not some members of the public, who informed the police officers of the heinous crime committed even in broad daylight. The officers raided the bar and unravelled that…
- A family in Gatundu is mourning the killing of their 22-year-old kin, Simon Nganga. Simon was working in the National Youth Service (NYS) in Yatta, Machakos before meeting his death through his killers. Speaking to a local media station, the family narrates that the late Simon went missing two days…
- Sleuths from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have impounded a vehicle believed to have been used in house-breaking incidences in Syokimau. The vehicle, a white Toyota Vanguard with fake number plates, was impounded in Kasarani after a mid-morning car chase with the police. “The…
- For the first time in a dozen years, Aliko Dangote has fallen from his perch as Africa’s richest person. The continent’s new number one, according to Forbes’ calculations, is Johann Rupert of South Africa, who built a fortune in luxury goods and more. Rupert overtook Dangote on Thursday, June 15…
- Sarah Cherono Cheruiyot, the mother of President William Ruto, asked a journalist to wrap a Maasai shuka over what she termed ‘indecent dressing’. To the amusement of the crowd, Mama Sarah stated that the lady – who is a camerawoman for one of the local media houses – should appreciate the kind…
- First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto on Thursday, June 22, 2023, hosted a total of 118 women staff at State House, Nairobi for breakfast. In a statement, the office of the First Lady said during the meeting they exchanged valuable skills and insights on table banking, capacity building and personal…
- Seven suspects including two foreigners are cooling their heels in police custody over the offence of drug trafficking. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects were arrested following the recovery of a consignment of cocaine weighing 24 kilograms and ketamine…
- A deep-sea submersible carrying five people on a voyage to the century-old wreck of the Titanic was found in pieces from a “catastrophic implosion” that killed everyone aboard, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Thursday, ending a multinational five-day search for the vessel. A robotic diving vehicle…
- A police officer has been arrested for demanding and receiving a Ksh4,000 bribe from a motorist to facilitate release of a car detained at Mumias Police Station in Kakamega County. The officer identified as Joshua Ouma Odour was nabbed by officers from the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (…
- The Labour Court has suspended the promotions of 514 officers, allegedly elevated illegally by the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome. Justice Byram Ongaya issued the orders on Thursday, June 22, 2023, following a suit filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, who argues that Koome usurped the…
- Felix Orinda alias DJ Evolve has told a Milimani court that Embakasi East MP Babu Owino did not shoot him. Testifying from his bed virtually DJ Evolve informed Senior Principal Magistrate Bernard Ochoi that on the morning of January 17, 2020, he did not see the MP shoot him. “Did you see Babu Owino…
- In a bid to foster its partnership with mobile communication service provider Safaricom, The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has pledged to help the communication company curb the rampant fraud cases. DCI TO SUPPORT SAFARICOM IN FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS The Directorate of Criminal…
- Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary (CS) Florence Bore now says she had to vacate the controversial house in Karen at night due to her work schedule. Bore was embroiled in a heated dispute with Gatanga Member of Parliament (MP) Edward Muriu over the Ksh120 million mansion nestled within…
- A 2-year-old who allegedly found his dad’s gun in a drawer accidentally shot his eight-months-pregnant mother to death in the family’s Ohio home last week, police said. Laura Ilg, 31, frantically called 911 after getting hit to report that the toddler had accidentally pulled the trigger and blasted…
- Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital(MTRH) performed a successful cochlear implant surgery to become the first public hospital to undertake the specialist operation in the East and Central African region. In an update, MTRH noted that the inaugural surgery done to improve hearing in people with…
- Elon Musk said the words “cis” and “cisgender” are now considered slurs on Twitter and suggested that “repeated, targeted” use of those words could be subject to suspensions. “Repeated, targeted harassment against any account will cause the harassing accounts to receive, at minimum, temporary…
- A woman, travelling on the Madaraka Express Passenger Service train delivered a baby inside the train, Kenya Railways announced in a tweet. The woman was travelling on the Mombasa-bound train when she went into labour and gave birth. She was assisted by an onboard doctor and a passenger attendant…
- You never had a problem losing or maintaining your weight before, but now the scale won’t move. It’s not your imagination–shedding extra kilos as you get older is challenging. Here’s why 1. Slow metabolism Based on a 2021 study published in peer review journal, Science — and explored in an article…
- Coffee factories in Gatundu South, Kiambu County are now closing down in what could deal a blow to the industry that the government seeks to revive and which used to earn the country billions in foreign exchange. Growing debt, mismanagement, low prices, coffee hawking and delayed payment of farmers…
- The Kenyan political arena is still a male-dominated world and women in politics continue to face uniquely ‘sexist abuse’ even on ground levels. This has been brought to attention by Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba who pointed out lack of gender diversity during President William…
- Nandi County Governor Stephen Sang has reinstated top county government health officials who had been suspended two weeks ago over allegations of negligence following the death of an expectant woman at the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital. The officials who had been asked by Governor Sang to step…
- A former CNN television producer who had pleaded guilty to luring a 9-year-old girl into illegal sexual acts was sentenced to more than 19 years in prison and an additional 15 years of supervised release during a U.S. District Court hearing in Vermont. John Griffin of Stamford, Connecticut, pleaded…
- At least two members of the Presidential escort team sustained injuries following an accident around the Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha, Nakuru County, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. It is said that one of the vehicles – a black Lexus 570 – lost control and overturned while navigating a sharp…
- The High Court has barred Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria from uttering or expressing any insulting and demeaning comments against any media practitioner pending hearing of a lawsuit lodged in court. Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued the conservatory orders stopping CS Kuria from making any…
- Only a handful of people have seen the Titanic’s wreckage in person because precious few have what it takes to visit: the financial resources, access to experts – and a willingness to accept the significant safety risk. But for those willing to shell out, tourism and research company OceanGate…
- Shakahola cult leader Paul Mackenzie has lost one of his aides who was being held in custody. Shanzu Senior Principal Magistrate Yusuf Shikanda was on Tuesday, June 21, 2023, informed of the aide’s death by Senior Principal Prosecution Counsel Yamina Jamii. Jamii told the court that Mackenzie’s…
- A man in Cheberen, Mogotio, Baringo county hanged himself after killing his wife in what is believed to be love gone soar. The body of Kirwa Kipngetich was found dangling on a mango tree by a neighbour who had gone to tend his farm at around 9 am on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Confirming the […]
- All transactions conducted at Parliament are nullity in law including ratification of the finance bill 2023 since Kenya Kwanza coalition is a minority party, the High Court has been told. A lawsuit filed by 12 voters on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, informed Milimani High Court that Azimio la Umoja…
- A herbalist from Machakos county has been charged before a Nairobi court for conning a businessman Ksh1.7 million in a fake snake venom tender. Appearing before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina, Nicholas Ndunda Kilungya denied one charge of conspiracy to defraud the complainant Felix Munyao…
- Civil society organizations have condemned government officials, particularly Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, for recent attacks on the media. In a joint press conference on Tuesday, Haki Africa, Amnesty Kenya, Usalama Forum, Defenders Coalition, the Paralegal Network, and the Kenya Human…
- There was a standoff in the Milimani High court on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, when a lawyer demanded proceedings be conducted in Swahili language. Lawyer Harrison Kinyajui, who represents activist Enock Joseph Aura, demanded Justice Lawrence Mugambi of the High Court Constitution and Human Rights…
- In a recent interview on the Banta podcast, renowned Kenyan actor Blessing Lung’aho said that despite being a famous actor on billboards, he experienced rent problems. When Blessing Lung’aho first began performing and appearing on billboards, many assumed he was financially stable due to his…
- President Joe Biden’s son Hunter has been charged with failing to pay federal income tax and illegally possessing a weapon and has reached an agreement with the Justice Department, according to a letter filed in U.S. District Court in Delaware. As part of the agreement, made public Tuesday, Hunter…
- Three bodies have so far been recovered from the rubble of the three-storey building which collapsed in Murang’a town Monday evening. The building which was still under construction came crumbling down trapping an unknown number of workers. According to Murang’a County Commissioner Patrick Mukuria…
- Governor Johnson Sakaja broke down in tears while addressing the crowd during the launch of the Nairobi County school feeding programme held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The county boss stated that he was overwhelmed by the sad state of some of the public school-going children in the county and…
- Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has been charged in Romania with rape, human trafficking and forming an organised crime group to sexually exploit women. His brother Tristan and two associates have also been charged. All have denied the allegations. The Tate brothers were first arrested at…
- 46-year-old gold prospector George Odhiambo Okoth died instantly while five of his colleagues were injured when a mine they were excavating in Rarieda Uyore village in Siaya county collapsed on them on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Police in Siaya confirmed the incident after picking up Odhiambo’s body…
- Diamond Platnumz is yet to settle down but unlike his Wasafi Records brother Don Fumbwe, the Bongo singer never seems to find the perfect partner to settle down with. For years, Diamond Platnumz has promised his fans a wedding and seeing that even his ‘favourite’ baby mama Zari Hassan could not get…
