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Controversial businesswoman Joyce Akinyi was on Saturday morning arrested by police office officers in Nairobi West for drug trafficking. According to the police who raided her house, Joyce was found in possession of 2 kilograms of heroin valued at Ksh3 million. She was arrested alongside a Congolese man at a restaurant. The duo was taken to Muthaiga Police Station pending their arraignment on Monday in court. Read: Kisumu Police Accused of Protecting Dangerous Gangs Terrorizing Residents In 2015, the controversial businesswoman, who was once married to a Nigerian businessman Anthony Chinedu, was arrested by anti-narcotics police at Deep West Restaurant…

Three individuals of Kenyan descent were among the 26 people who were killed in an attack in southern Somalia. According to the Juba Land State President Ahmed Madobe, the attack has left at least 56 others injured. He noted that three Kenyans and three Tanzanians were among those who died during the attack. Two Americans, one British National, and one Canadian National were among those who also died in the attack. Two Chinese Nations are stated to be nursing injuries. A celebrated Canadian-Somali journalist Hodan Naleyah also succumbed in the incident. It is reported that she was in the company…

Celebrated Kenyan musician Eric Wainaina’s wife Sheba Hirst was on Friday night assaulted by county police officers. Taking her frustrations to social media, Sheba noted that she was punched by county askaris during an event that was being held at The Elephant in Nairobi. According to the social activist, the county officers showed up at the event a few minuted before the end of the event and informed that they had violated regulations. They were then arrested and taken to a nearby place where they were assaulted. She narrated that she was punched in her face and later thrown to…

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has revoked licenses of Killeton Sacco tout and driver who were accused of throwing a woman off a moving bus to her death. According to NTSA Director General Francis Meja, the driver and the conductor of the bus have been forbidden from operating public service vehicles. In a statement issued, NTSA noted: “The class A endorsement(PSV license) for Mr. Joseph Muasya and a conductors badge of matatu registered, KCC 086U for John Ndwai have been revoked.” Additionally, NTSA summoned all Killeton Saco officials to the agency’s headquarters for questioning and submission of the…

The High Court has ordered United States International University-Africa (USIU-A) to pay city lawyer Paul Ndung’u Ksh152 million for firing him. According to court records, the lawyer was fired for failing to divulge his past dealings in a 20-acre piece of land that the institution has been fighting over with former President Daniel Arap Moi and US-based businessman George Kiongera. Initially, the institution had filed an application to High Court Judge Stephen Okong’o to stop the lawyer from demanding payment until the case about the land in Muthaiga, Nairobi, which he represented was heard and determined. Read: Trouble at USIU-Africa…

Police in Nyali, Mombasa County on Thursday night arrested eleven Kenyan girls for engaging in indecent acts. According to Mombasa Police Commander Johnston Ipara, two people, a man, and a woman believed to be in charge of the 11 girls were also nabbed. He noted that the sex toys were also recovered from the posh house. “We also seized 15 laptops and 10 computers which we believe were being used in their indecent activities,” the officer added. Read: Johnson Mwakazi Opens Up About His Struggle With Pornography Mr Ipara said the man and the woman will be charged with engaging…

The Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is an institution under fire following the revelation that eleven newborn babies died from what is suspected to be a bacterium infection known as Klebsiella. According to the Daily Nation, the situation is being attributed to the lack of basic products in the facility for taking care of the babies. Some sources from the facility who spoke to the Nation divulged that the babies who died last week, succumbed due to Klebsiella and other factors, compounded by the poor state of the wards. Read: 184 Patients, 387 Bodies Detained at KNH Over Ksh6 Billion Debt…

State House Digital Communications Strategist Dennis Itumbi has revealed a heartbreaking plight of a 17-year old boy who is being held at the Muthaiga Police Station. Speaking at the court’s grounds after his release, Itumbi pleaded with the media to go and highlight the case of the boy, whom he stated has until today been detained for four months. He mentioned: “I urge you, go to Muthaiga Police Station, there is a young man who has been held from March 20, this year. He was arrested as a foreigner, but he is Kenyan and being 17 years old, he did…

Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has declared that he will fight for the return of Canadian-based barrister Miguna Miguna back to the country. Speaking outside the Milimani Law Courts on Wednesday, Sudi noted that the Jubilee Government has been using bullying tactics to oppress those who don’t agree with them. The legislator noted: “We will not relent in our allegations. This is exactly what they did to Migina and I want to ask my Kenyans and my friends that after this we fight for Miguna Miguna to come home. This is the politics of the old and we will…

Tanzanian songbird Vanessa Mdee has spoken about her ex-boyfriend, Juma Jux, finding new love soon after they announced their breakup. Speaking to her fans during her Instagram live feed, Mdee revealed that like everyone else she learnt of Juma Jux’s new flame from Instagram. The Cash Madame singer told: “About his new girlfriend I also just found out via Instagram at the same time just like everybody else. Besides he is free to do his thing.” Read: Meet Juma Jux’s Alleged New Flame Following Split With Vanessa Mdee (Photos) She further noted that she has been offended by critics who…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has threatened to take action against Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong for supporting Deputy President William Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid. According to the ODM Chairman Patrick Obongoya, the governor is set to appear before him next week to clarify his relationship with the DP. The chairman added that this will happen before the matter is forwarded to the party’s National Executive Council (NEC). Read: ODM Strips Nanok Of Vice Chair Post For Associating With DP Ruto Speaking to the media, Mr Obongoya noted that other leaders who are to face disciplinary action include Teso South MP…

Celebrated Media personality and NTV show host Janet Mbugua has on Tuesday expressed her disgust after Ebru TV aired a “disturbing video.” The Here and Now Show Host has demanded an apology asserting that the airing of the video is a violation of women’s rights. Taking to social media, the former news anchor noted that the entire skit’s plot is a skewed way of glorifying street harassment. According to the video that bears the station’s logo, a male actor seems to make aggressive approaches towards women on the streets and asking them questions. Read: Ex-Citizen TV Anchor Janet Mbugua Ready For…

The late retired football legend Joe Kandenge’s burial is estimated to cost Ksh5 million. Speaking to the media, family spokesman Chris Mbwanga mentioned that the legend will be buried on July 20 at his Hamisi home in Vihiga County. He exclaimed: “We have a budget and to cater for all the expenses a total of roughly Sh5 million will be needed.” Read: Kenyan Football Legend Joe Kadenge Dies Aged 84 Additionally, he stated that they are having a shortage of funds, calling on well-wishers and the government to help the family to cater for the expenses. Mr Mbwanga also noted…

Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso is set to travel back home in “a few days” from India where she has been receiving treatment for the last few weeks. According to a statement from her office on Monday evening, Dr Laboso is noted to be returning to the country however she will not be resuming her official duties as she will still be receiving treatment. The Director of Communication Ezra Kirui mentioned: “The office of the governor would like to inform the residents of Bomet and the general public that the Governor is set to return home in a few days. Read:…

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s numerous foreign trips have raised questions as the cost of his travels has increased five times in just nine months. According to the Controller of Budget (CoB), the Presidency which included President Kenyatta and his deputy president William Ruto has spent Ksh190 million in nine months compared to only Ksh36.5 million in the same period of a year earlier. In the documents presented, the drop in the foreign travel bills in 2017 by the Presidency was attributed to President Kenyatta focusing on wooing citizens to re-elect him. Read: Raila to Accompany Uhuru on Trip to China to Seek…