A Kilifi Court has ordered two Italian nationals accused of Ksh 32 million fraud to surrender their passports immediately, noting that arranging their travel itineraries without knowledge of the next hearing date was an attempt to influence the court. According to the Chief magistrate, James Mwaniki, the accused Daniele Lo Coco and Massimo Nativi are to formally…
Media personality and author Janet Mbugua is celebrating her birthday and she has shared a heartfelt message addressing the state of the nation. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, January 12, 2024, the veteran journalist used the occasion to shed light on the issues facing Kenya, expressing her wish for a…
Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched a dedicated team to lead the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in Kenyan sports. The unveiling, held on Monday, November 25, in Nairobi, coincided with the start of this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against GBV. During the event, Murkomen emphasized the importance of the initiative and urged…
The American sprinter spent the night in custody before being charged for committing a felony following a nasty confrontation with police who claimed he fought them in Miami. Olympics bronze medalist Fred Kerley spent time in police custody after he was arrested and charged with a felony in Miami on Thursday. Kerley landed in trouble…
By REUTERS Comoros President Azali Assoumani is “out of danger” after he was injured on Friday in a knife attack by a 24-year-old policeman who was found dead in his cell a day later, officials said on Saturday. The attack occurred around 2 pm local time (1100 GMT) on Friday in Salimani Itsandra, a town just north of…
Detectives from the Operations Support Unit have arrested Steve Okoth Odek, also known as David Bett, for scamming a foreign national out of a staggering USD 256,000(Ksh33 million) in a fake gold deal. The scam involved over 500kg of counterfeit gold, with investigations revealing crucial details about the fraudulent transactions. According to the police statement,…
Special Envoy on Technology, Ambassador Philip Thigo has underscored the critical role of technology in shaping modern mobility, inclusivity, and data-driven governance in Kenya. Speaking at the launch of Uber’s first Economic Impact Report at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel in Nairobi on Tuesday, Thigo cited the ride-hailing apps, contribution of Ksh 14.1 billion to Kenya’s…
Beatrice Chebet’s coach has disclosed how they worked behind the scenes to ensure she had a successful 2024 track season that yielded two Olympics gold medals. Two-time world cross-country champion Beatrice Chebet has undoubtedly enjoyed one of the greatest seasons in 2024 with her wins from the eve of Christmas to the Diamond League Meeting…
The Archdiocese of Nairobi has said that Retired Archbishop John Cardinal Njue is alive and well This followed reports on social media that he had died; The Auxiliary Bishop of Nairobi Wallace Ng'ang'a asked the followers of the rumors to stop Njue, who led the Catholic church for 14 years, retired early in 2021 after…
The cause of the fire is unknown At least six people were killed in a fire incident on Tuesday night in Kitui Village, located in Majengo slums in Nairobi’s Pumwani area. According to reports, 19 others sustained injuries in the fire that destroyed more than 50 houses, displacing many families. The cause of the fire…
Arsenal dropped points for the first time in the 2024/25 season on Saturday against Brighton at the Emirates Stadium The Gunners played 10 men for much of the second half after Declan Rice's controversial red card Emmanuel Petit says the Gunners are “predictable” and could add a striker in the transfer window Arsenal stumbled into…
YouTuber Mungai Eve has revealed that she got into another relationship after breaking up with Director Trevor. Eve accidentally spoke about her other relationship while answering questions during an interview with the YouTube channel Fagilia TV. She was asked if she hadn’t gotten over Trevor following her decision to wear a crop top with a…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans to remain calm and peaceful, regardless of the outcome of his upcoming Senate trial set for this week. Speaking after attending a church service and the 34th Anniversary Thanksgiving of the ACK Diocese of Embu in Embu County on Sunday, October 13, Gachagua reached out to his supporters…
Raila Odinga will participate in a live televised debate next week in Ethiopia against his opponents for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). During the debate, the former Prime Minister will face Mohamed Youssouf of Djibouti and Richard Randrianmandrato of Madagascar. The candidate from Mauritius, Anil Gayan, has not confirmed his…
Sha’Carri Richardson expressed that her definition of success remains unchanged despite coming second in the Paris Olympics. Coming second at the Paris Olympic Games was not a disappointment for American sprint queen Sha’Carri Richardson. The reigning world 100m champion was clearly a favourite to win and the commentators made their bets clear, chanting Richardson’s name…