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Controversial gospel musician Alex Apoko was on Monday arrested by police at the Cooperative University of Kenya. Ringtone, who has been wife-hunting, was arrested for allegedly causing disturbance at the varsity while he was advertising himself as a ‘perfect future-husband’ to a prospective wife. He was later handed over to the county police who released him on a warning. Read: Ringtone Looking For A “Hook Up” After Advances Towards Zari Flopped (Video) Following his arrest, Ringtone took to social media stating, “PRAYERS PLEASE🙏🙏🙏Is it crime to look for wife???? “Why are police arrested me while am leave @cooperativeuniversity Karen. THEY…

Deputy President William Ruto got “mahindi choma” vendor on her knees after he went to purchase from her some cobs of maize. In a video of him purchasing maize, Ruto is seen crossing the road moving towards where the lady had pitched her business. The lady, who clearly seemed unaware of the DP’s appearance as a customer, was astounded after the Ruto handed her a number of bank notes for maize. Read: Jubilee MPs Rope DP Ruto Into The Maize Scandal After giving her the money, the unidentified woman, went on her knees in what seems like a gratitude act.…

A 10-year-old boy has been admitted at the Nyeri County Referral Hospital after his stepfather injured his manhood for allegedly stealing Ksh50. According to the boy’s mother, the incident happened last week but the cruel stepfather had forced the Class Four pupil into silence. The mother only learned of the incident over the weekend when one of her daughters told her that the brother was in pain. Read: Kirinyaga Boy Commits Suicide After Mother Accused Him Of Stealing From Neighbours It was then that she raised an alarm and the man was arrested by the area residents and handed to…

Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o held a funds drive over the weekend ahead of his mother’s burial. The fundraising which was led by the county Deputy Governor Dr Matthews Owili, saw different parties raise Ksh3.1 million within two hours. Leaders and various organisations brought in their contributions at the funds drive that was also attended by Prof Nyong’o. Read: Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o’s Mother Dies In Nairobi Seme community led by politician Leonard Achar is reported to have given one of the biggest contributions as they gave cash, bulls, goats, sheep and bags of maize. Members of the Kisumu County Executive…

Afro pop sensational singer Yemi Alade has expressed her regret over her recent trip to Nairobi where she was supposed to grace the much hyped Tomorrow leader’s festival which took place at Kasarani Stadium on Saturday. Sharing on her InstaStories, the Nigerian singer noted: “This by far is my worst trip to Nairobi. But I won´t let this one experience ruin the love I have for this beautiful place! “No devil! Not today! I say not today!” she concluded. Read: “Diamond Is An Amazing Father”, Hamisa Mobetto Allays Zari’s Dead Beat Accusations She is reported to have fallen ill due…

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang on Friday roughed up an unidentified man at a tea plantation in his region. According to reports, Governor Sang engaged the man while addressing complains from his residents over a grabbed parcel of land. In the video making rounds, the Governor is seen fiercely grabbing the man by his collar while uttering unclear words to him. Read: Former ICC Suspect Joshua Arap Sang Back On Air, To Head Emoo Radio Station “Acting on the complaints from the public and having established ownership of the land held by the county in trust of the public, today I…

The Court of Appeal had awarded Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Ksh4.1 billion following a prolonged court battle. The party is reported to have been involved in a court battle with Parliament following arrears that date back to 2011. According to The Standard, the party then filed a suit claiming that the state owed it the money in a stretch of four years from 2011 to 2016 and was demanding members of parliament to settle all of it. Read: National Treasury Set to Acquire Ksh608 Billion Eurobond Later on, the party argued that out of the…

Sidney Mambala, 7-year-old boy who was hit by a car in Deputy President William Ruto’s convoy in Busia County succumbed to injuries on Friday night. Following his death, DP Ruto announced that his office will see to it that his family will receive the needed support. Speaking on his Twitter page, the Deputy President expressed his condolences to the family, affirming that he had already spoken to the boy’s father. “Saddened by the news of the passing on of Sidney Mambala Felix, a young and bubbly boy. Followed closely the situation after I was informed of the unfortunate incident and,…

Kenya’s bank Chief Executive Officers (CEO) have for a long time been believed to be pocketing millions of shillings every year. The latest listings of earnings of these CEOs proves that fact. It is reported that the six highest-earning bank CEOs took home a total of Ksh1 billion in salaries, allowances and bonuses last year alone. This is due to the increased profitability of the lenders even as other sectors of the economy face financially challenging times. Read: President Kenyatta Reappoints CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge For A Second Term  The chiefs are also claimed to be taking home nearly twice …

KTN News Swahili-anchor Mary Kilobi on Thursday treated her husband with a lovely surprise birthday recognition at his office. Sharing a captivating message on her Instagram page, Mrs Atwoli captioned: “May the Almighty God continue to bless you, Keep you strong, Healthy and Happy and May He watch over you for us! Francis Atwoli Ebs Mbs. Unapendwa Ajabu! Happy birthday Mr Amazing! ” Kilobi concluded. Read: Trouble At Atwoli’s Kileleshwa Home As Mary Kilobi Is Accused Of Being A Common Home Wrecker https://www.instagram.com/p/ByXelvEBRvg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link She shared photos of them together as well as one of her feeding her “Mr Amazing” a…

Two petroleum tankers on Friday morning burst into flames following a collision at Marula along Nairobi-Nakuru highway. The two tanker trucks collided in the early morning, causing gallons of fuel to spill out into the roadway and reportedly erupting into fireballs. The accident occurred after the driver of one of the tankers that was heading to Nakuru from Naivasha decided to overtake a fleet of vehicles meeting head-on with the oncoming truck. Read: EACC Detectives Raid Home Of Kisumu County Speaker Onyango Oloo Over Graft The tankers which are said to have been transporting fuel released a plume of smoke…

Othaya Deputy County Commissioner Henry Ochako has been accused of threatening to kill Bishop Thomas Wahome of the Helicopter Ministries. According to information received by Kahawa Tungu, Bishop Wahome alleges that the commissioner has been trying to tamper with the proceedings of a court case against a Nyeri chief and is out  for his blood. The chief,Paul Gachiri Wageni ,had been charged with stealing two terrier dogs in December 2016 at Kihuri village. Read: Nyeri Chief Charged With Stealing Helicopter Ministries Bishop Wahome’s Sh300,000 Dogs He is claimed to have stolen the dogs valued at Ksh300,000 from Helicopter Ministries. “On…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Wednesday issued a stern warning to his daughter’s attackers, who assaulted her together with Lamu Senator Anwar Loitiptip on June 2 at Kasarani, Nairobi. Addressing the issue through his Facebook broadcast in the evening, the County Boss warned the attackers whom he alleged that devoted to get to him through any means. The irate governor further divulged that the attackers were sent by “state operatives.” Read: Attacked Lamu Senator Anwar Loitiptip Dating Sonko’s Daughter Saumu He noted: “I want to tell the system that you cannot plot evil against people every day.” According to him, an…

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a 30-year-old Masters student for sending threatening messages to Njoro MP Charity Chepkwony. The University of Nairobi student, Alex Anyolo, is noted to have been sending threatening messages to the female legislator as well as five other MPs. He is accused of attempting to extort the legislators. Read: St. Stephens Girl Who Went Missing Resurfaces After Melee At Her School The DCI noted: “A 30-year-old Masters student at #UON has been arrested by #DCI Detectives from the HQs following a threatening report made by the Hon. Charity Chepkwony,MP for Njoro.…

Longisa Level 4 Hospital is on spot over the mysterious death of a woman who succumbed three days after undergoing a surgical operation during delivery. According to reports, Ms Florence Tompos, 38, was admitted last week on Monday where she gave birth to her second child through a ceasarean section. She was later discharged, only to develop complications soon after. She was then re-admitted and transferred to a private facility where she died while undergoing treatment. Read: Raila Visits Ailing Governor Joyce Laboso In UK Hospital (Photos) Speaking on the circumstances that led to her death, Bomet Senator Christopher Langat…