Victor Oduor Nguka, a delivery man who went missing after a domestic dispute with his wife, has been found dead An unknown person called the family and told them he had arrived at the Machakos cafe, then hung up When his sister, Judith, visited the morgue, she confirmed that the rotting body was that of…
When hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded almost simultaneously on September 17, it began a series of unprecedented events in the Middle East. Twelve people were killed and over 2,000 wounded. A second wave of explosions took place the following day, this time through walkie-talkies. The explosions killed a further 20…
Nadia Mukami revealed that she was in a relationship with a man who was taking her very seriously, but she had no excitement before meeting Arrow Bwoy He added that he started courting the artist even before ending things with his previous lover According to Nadia, the relationship had come to an end, and when…
Kenya Lionesses staged a powerful comeback to dominate Madagascar in a test match showcasing their physicality and skill. The women’s national rugby 15s side Kenya Lionesses shook off early jitters to comeback from behind and thrash Madagascar. Kenya Lionesses proved too hot to handle for Madagscar when they faced off in a test match at…
In its September 2024 update, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has incorporated several Kenyan phrases, acknowledging the expanding global influence of regional languages. Among the notable additions are “panya route” and “kitu kidogo.” “Panya route” describes a hidden path often linked to smuggling, derived from the Swahili word for “rat.” This term reflects informal routes…
The Deputy Inspector General- Administration Police Service Gilbert Masengeli on Friday, September 20, 2024, apologised to Justice Lawrence Mugambi at the Milimani Law Court. Masengeli also begged the court to vacate the conviction which condemned him to a six-month prison sentence. “My Lord I want to thank you for the opportunity you have accorded me…
NCIC Commissioner Eng Phillip Okundi addressing the media in Kisumu. Photo By Chris Mahandara. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has praised the peaceful coexistence between communities along the Kisumu-Kericho border, following years of tension and conflict. NCIC Commissioner Eng. Phillip Okundi commended the communities and leaders for resolving their long-standing differences, which had…
A small Toyota passenger car, with registration number RAH 042T, which was carrying students of St Matthew's School, met with an accident in Ruharambuga, near Kamabuye village The spokesperson for the Road Safety Police, Emmanuel Kayigi, said two students died on the spot while 32 were injured Preliminary investigation shows that the bus was trying…
All Gen Z slang might sound like “skibidi” to older generations, but every era has had its own confusing slang. For every “gyatt” today (originally a variation of “god damn”, now referring to a curvy woman) there was a “dog my cats” or “od’s fish” in the Victorian era (both also meant something like “god…
Sha’Carri Richardson had a successful 2024 season with multiple wins, despite a disappointing finish at the Diamond League final. Sha’Carri Richardson capped off her 2024 track and field season with a mix of highs and lows, amassing a remarkable prize pool worth millions in the process. The 24-year-old Olympic gold medalist earned an estimated $535,000…
The High Court has halted the mandatory registration of Kenyan students under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) until it rules on a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). On August 16, the government directed regional and county education officials to ensure parents register their children as dependents under SHIF before the…
Bradley Marongo alias Gen Z Goliath has distanced himself from X (formerly Twitter) account attacking Milele FM presenter Jacquey ‘Wilbroda’ Nyaminde after she gave him a dressing down. In a post on his Instagram account on Friday, September 20, 2024, the towering Gen Z noted that the X account @BradleyMtal was impersonating him. “Fake account!…
Government is acutely aware of the special place held by pastoralist communities that occupy the highly vulnerable ASALs in the delivery of its broad climate action mandate. Worsening negative impacts of climate change, characterized by cyclic heavily flooding and droughts have had devastating impacts on pastoralist communities whose lives largely depend on livestock keeping. Additionally,…
The late Sultana actress, Winnie Bwire, will be buried in her village on Saturday, September 21 Preparations to lay him to rest were underway in Cholera, Mumias while his family was handling his body His mother and her family dressed in black, and sang mourning songs, then prayed for the family The body of the…
Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Deputy Inspector General of Police (Administration) Gilbert Masengeli appeared in court on Friday, September 20, to apologise and explain his absence from the court for seven summons. His no-show resulted in a six-month jail sentence over contempt charges related to the disappearance of three Kenyans…