A Nairobi court has granted police 21 days to detain John Kiama Wambua, 29, who is accused of brutally murdering and dismembering his 19-year-old wife, Joy Fridah Munani, just three weeks after their marriage. Officers on a routine patrol arrested Wambua on January 20 near Kelly Towers in Huruma. Officers became suspicious of his nervous…
Jamaican riddim singer Garfield Spence, popularly known as Konshens, has confirmed that he will be visiting Kenya in 2025 after his fans flooded his DMs, asking whether he plans to tour the country anytime soon. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, January 23, 2025, the musician, who has previously expressed his obsession with Kenya, noted that…
The High Commission of Kenya in Kuala Lumpur has issued a stern warning to Kenyans traveling to Malaysia, urging them to avoid falling victim to fraudulent job offers. In a statement released on Thursday, January 23, the Commission revealed that unscrupulous recruitment agencies are exploiting Malaysia’s 30-day visa-free entry policy to lure Kenyans into traveling…
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Thursday, January 23, arrested Rongo MP Paul Abuor for questioning over allegations of graft. The arrest followed coordinated raids at the lawmaker’s rural home in Homa Bay County and his residence in Nairobi. EACC officers simultaneously searched various properties linked to Abuor in the two counties…
Former Nominated senator Millicent Omanga has condemned the withdrawal of Chief Justice Martha Koome’s security details. In a statement on Thursday night January 23, 2025, Omanga said that withdrawing the CJ’s security details violates the judiciary’s independence and exposes judicial officers to danger. “Whatever the issues in contention may be, withdrawing the security detail of…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced a bond sale worth Ksh 70 billion, inviting both individual and institutional investors to participate. The sale, which runs from January 23, 2025, to February 12, 2025, offers an opportunity to invest in government bonds with a minimum investment requirement of Ksh 50,000. These bonds, which are…
Detectives in Nyali Sub-County arrested three suspects involved in a violent robbery targeting Russian tourists. The suspects, identified as Mutegi Mbeti, Dickson Otwera Tunya, and Humphrey Nyairo Nyachwaya, were apprehended at an Airbnb in Badar House, Mwembeni area after a thorough investigation linked them to the crime. On January 19, 2025, the trio posed as…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has called for the prosecution of at least 10 politicians accused of promoting hate speech, particularly on social media. NCIC Vice Chairperson Wambui Nyutu revealed that the Commission had concluded investigations into lawmakers such as Oscar Sudi (Kapseret), Farah Maalim (Dadaab), and Dan Wanyama (Webuye West). The Commission…
As Kenyans continue expressing their anger and angst over alleged slow, lack or poor services from the Social Health Authority, it is now emerging that there is a significant level of laxity among Kenyans in completing the registration process, which has led to challenges when accessing services at various hospitals. This is especially noted among…
In a dramatic and controversial incident, Grace Njoki Mulei, a 61-year-old advocate for healthcare reform, was arrested on Thursday evening January 23, 2025, while at Ladnan Hospital in Eastleigh. The arrest has drawn widespread condemnation and renewed scrutiny of Kenya’s healthcare system and human rights record. The arrest comes just days after Mulei and other…
In a dramatic and controversial incident, Grace Njoki Mulei, a 61-year-old advocate for healthcare reform, was arrested on Thursday evening January 23, 2025, while at Ladnan Hospital in Eastleigh. The arrest has drawn widespread condemnation and renewed scrutiny of Kenya’s healthcare system and human rights record. The arrest comes just days after Mulei and other…
Police engage angry youth protesting along Lake View area on January 23, demanding the whereabouts of Brian Odhiambo, arrested by KWS officers. [Kipsang Joseph,Standard] The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has urged the public to remain calm as it investigates several incidents at Lake Nakuru National Park, including illegal fishing, the disappearance of a man and…
Sarah Mtalii and Simon Kabu chaired the Bonfire Adventures management meeting despite their personal differences The two looked happy as they discussed the strategies for 2025 and their staff and netizens have praised their maturity Sarah's lawyers disclosed the details of their divorce and related children's case in Kiambu courts Bonfire Adventures founders Sarah Mtalii…
Three days after ByteDance’s TikTok went dark and then was quickly revived in the United States, users who deleted the app were anxiously checking iPhone and Android devices to find it still unavailable to be downloaded again. Some looking to make a quick profit from TikTok fans’ desperation listed devices on eBay with the app purportedly…
Zari Hassan opened up about her marriage to Shakib Lutaaya, saying she was happy despite allegations that she still loves her ex, Diamond Platnumz The 44-year-old mother of five revealed that her husband has two children with two ex-boyfriends. Zari said that she is proud to be with Shakib and that she cares about her…