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Former Gatundu North Member of Parliament (MP) Clement Waibara was on Wednesday evening allegedly slapped and injured by a traffic police officer. According to the former legislature, the incident happened as he approached the officer seeking directions to the Kenyatta National Hospital. (KNH) At the time, Mr Waibara was being driven by his wife from work in Ongata Rongai when they decided to stop near the T-Mall roundabout at the junction of Lang’ata Road and Mbagathi Way to ask the police for directions. Read: Gatundu South Mp, Moses Kuria Arrested Over Hate Speech Remarks In the police report recorded at…

Former Deputy Governor Dr. Hillary Barchok has been sworn-in as Bomet Governor following the death of Dr Joyce Laboso. Barchok takes charge as the third governor of Bomet. The former Deputy governor is taking charge officially, despite having run the county while Ms Laboso was seeking treatment abroad before her demise. According to his profile from the county website, Barchok, 46, has been described as a specialist in curriculum development. Read: Bomet Deputy Governor To Be Sworn-in On Thursday As County’s Third Governor He has a wealth of experience in the area of science education, having taught in High School…

Police members in Mombasa County on Wednesday night killed one of the suspected “wakali kwanza” gang members. Speaking on the incident, Kisauni police boss Julius Kiragu noted that the deceased was among three members of the dreaded gang that attacked Bamburi residents on Monday night. Additionally, he revealed that the three were cornered Wednesday night at around 8 pm at Mtopanga area where the suspect, commonly referred to as Boyka was gunned down. The other two gang members managed to escape but officer Kiragu affirmed that a hunt has been launched in pursuit of them. Read: Several Injured As Mombasa…

Gospel musician Jimmy Gait has revealed that he has been battling a rare condition, which he is now required to undergo a “serious” operation for in India. Speaking in a video which he uploaded on Youtube, the Furi Furi Dance singer noted that the medical condition is the reason why he has been absent on his social media platforms for the last three months. Disclosing that he has been in and out of hospital seeking treatment, the frail musician added that his doctors advised him to travel to India for specialized treatment. Read: Gospel Artist Jimmy Gait Receives Threats From…

Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested five people suspected to have stolen goods worth over Ksh2 million. According to the detectives, the five stole 387 bales of Cornstar flour from the Cornstar Maize Millers in Makuyu. The five suspects include Duncan Kihumba (41), Stephen Ng’ang’a (39), Patrick Mwangi (38), Anthony Kimani (23) and Edward Mwangi (34). Read: Three Arrested As DCI Detectives Seize Fake USD10 Million They are currently in police custody awaiting their arraignment. The DCI further noted that the suspects will be charged with robbery with violence and the recovered will be used as…

President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is on a three-day state visit to Jamaica, on Tuesday, mentioned to his host that he has a direct connection to the Carribean nation. Speaking during his speech, Uhuru noted that he has a connection with the country in what left Kenyans confused at what exactly he meant by his statement. He noted: “I can confirm given the fact that my wife’s brother’s mother comes from Jamaica and lived all her life in Kenya.” In so many ways, the President left Kenyans to think through his link to Jamaica which in other words he meant to…

Wasafi Classic Baby (WCB) boss Diamond Platnumz has revealed that he is currently searching for his first-born whom he fathered seven years ago. According to the Tanzanian bongo star, he sired the boy with a lady from Mwanza while he was still an upcoming artist. Speaking to Vlogger Mrisho Mpoto on his Kaa Hapa channel, Diamond, who was initially believed to have four children narrated that efforts to find the child’s mother have been futile. Read: Diamond Is A Big, Fat Liar – Zari Says As She Blasts Him For Lying About Financially Supporting His Kids (Video) The Kanyaga crooner noted…

Kenya’s songbird Vivian has opened up on the struggles she has had to endure as a female artist in the music industry. The Talk To Me singer noted that she has come a long way and she is just getting started. Narrating her journey, Vivian stated that she was once a hawker before she became a musician and a lot of things happened before her name was recognized in the music industry. She further exclaimed that she was physically and sexually abused by “influential men” in the industry before she became the songstress she is today. Read: Mr Blue Launches…

Residents of Kiwanjani area, Isiolo County were gripped with fear on Tuesday after a grenade was found near the office of their Woman Representative, Jaldesa Rehema Dida. Following the discovery, residents called on the attention of the region’s officers. Addressing the media, Laikipia Sergent Peter Ogolla noted that the device is not new as it seemed to have already been detonated however, it contained a little explosive. Read: EACC Detectives Nab Isiolo Police Boss Michael Kaitha Over Corruption Additionally, he reassured the residents and the officials in the legislator’s office that the grenade had been there for a while and…

Vihiga Deputy Governor Patrick Siasi claims his life is in danger after an alleged fallout with his governor Wilber Ottichilo. In the recent past, the two-county heads have been involved in a war of words even as their differences are noted to have escalated over time. The deputy governor had initially recorded a statement at the Kisumu Central police station OB NO/ 034/21/07/019 under county commander Benson Maweu. Read: Vihiga County To Spend Sh103 Million On Governor’s House Following his recent outcry, Commander Maweu advised the deputy governor to record yet another statement addressing those concerns at the Vihiga police…

President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness are exploring opportunities for the introduction of direct flights to the Carribean. Uhuru, who is on a three-day official visit to Kingston revealed that air transport is part of the key talks during his visit to the country. Speaking upon his landing where he was received by Jamaican Prime Minister Holness, Uhuru noted: “Our national carrier now has scheduled direct flights from Nairobi to New York but we would like to see flights flying from the East Coast to the West Coast of Africa and directly to Jamaica, and through…

Uganda’s Kyadondo East Member of Parliament (MP) Bobi Wine has announced the demise of his signed artist Ziggy Wine. According to the legislator, Ziggy Wine, who was signed to a recording studio associated with him succumbed on Sunday night. Ziggy Wine, born as Michael Kalinda succumbed to injuries that he sustained after he was allegedly abducted and tortured on July 21, 2019 while on his way to the Firebase Crew studios. Read: Uganda Orders Suspension Of 3 NBS TV Staffers Who Aired Bobi Wine’s Protests Bobi Wine mentioned: “Our friend Ziggy Wine could not make it. He passed on last…

Residents of God Miaha village were left in shock after a man believed to be dead showed up at his vigil, a day before his burial. According to reports, mourners who had gathered at his home fled the venue when Kennedy Ongweno appeared for his burial ceremony at Ramba location in Rachuonyo East, Homa Bay County. Speaking to the media, Ongweno’s family noted that they had been told that he had died following a short illness and his body taken to the mortuary. Ogweno, the alleged deceased, had not visited home for the last 20 years and on the few…

Property worth millions of shillings was destroyed on Monday morning following a fire break out in Mathai Supermarket. According to the Ruiru DCIO Cyrus Ombati, the raging fire began at around 2:30 am in the supermarket located in Ruiru, Kiambu County. However, Commander Ombati noted that the cause of the fire could not be immediately established. Unfortunately, by the time the fire engines came to put out the fire, majority of the goods in the supermarket had already been reduced to ashes. Read: One Dead, Several Injured After Fire Breaks Out At Apartment In Kiambu It is reported that the…

Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has announced that he will secure the release of over 2000 Kiambu youth who are incarcerated at the beginning of next week. Speaking during the inspection of Wangige Level Four Hospital, the county boss noted that most of them are remanded over petty offenses and small fines. He stated: “I saw our people being eaten by lice and bedbugs over petty offenses and I have decided to make sure they are released from the prison. “It was God’s grace that I was taken there to meet and see my people suffering in remand. The situation in…