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Kenyans have expressed concern over the life of a police officer who has constantly been posting Facebook posts about death and are now asking Inspector General (IG) of Police Hillary Mutyambai to reach out to him. Sharing on his social media page, Constable Apollo Koiria has been alleging that his life is in danger since May 3. Revealing that he had been part of the team that was involved in the crackdown of the outlawed Mungiki gang in his area, officer Koiria added that following his involvement he requested for a transfer which was declined. Read: Head of Mungiki, Stephen…

Witeithie MCA Julius Taki has been charged with operating an unroadworthy vehicle and detained in jail for five days. Appearing before a Thika magistrate court, the Kiambu County legislator whose vehicle bore photos of Deputy President William Ruto in an army uniform has also been charged for operating a private vehicle with defective seat belts. In addition to that, he was also accused of operating a vehicle with 19 seats instead of 16 passenger seats, tinted windows, loose passenger seats, colored parking lights and carrying excess passengers. Read: Kiambu MCA Arrested For Using Ruto’s Photo In Army Attire On His…

Witeithie MCA Julius Macharia and his driver spent Monday night at Juja Police Station cells after he was accused of breaching the law by having a picture of DP William Ruto dressed in an army attire depicting him as commander-in-chief. A police report stated, “DCI officers acting on a tip-off arrested the said MCA and his driver namely George Ngugi Kiarie. The duo was driving a motor vehicle Reg No. KCQ 918U Toyota Hiace.” The two were also apprehended for having a vehicle that has the graffiti of the Coat of Arms and the National flag of Kenya. Read: Aisha…

A section of Members of the Parliament (MPs) have presented a bill to the house seeking the reduction of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners. According to the members of the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee, the commissioners should be reduced from the current seven to four commissioners, including the chairman.  As it is, the IEBC Act provides for the agency to have a chairperson and six other commissioners, with each member serving a six-year team. Read: Oracle East Africa Boss, Corine Mbiaketcha, Fired after IEBC and CBK Software Scam In the bill drafted by the committee’s chairman Jeremiah…

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has rubbished claims by Deputy President William Ruto that he assisted him, to secure a job at the African Union. Responding to DP Ruto’s allegations, Raila asserted that Ruto is merely talking cheap politics. On Sunday, Jubilee Party deputy leader alleged that together with President Uhuru Kenyatta, they negotiated for Mr Odinga to be awarded that position. A claim that has since angered leaders from the opposition camp. Read: Fake Gold Scam: Raila Asserts He Was The Whistleblower, Absolves Matiang’i Of Any Involvement Speaking in Naivasha, Ruto asked the ODM leader to focus on his…

The County Government of Nairobi has ordered the demolition of Pimp My Ride East Africa car wash alleging that it is located on a controversial land. According to City Hall, the car dealership car wash, which is located where Simmers used to be is noted to be an illegal structure. However, the business owner identified as Nderitu laments that they were not issued with any notice pending the demolitions. Read: Governor Mike Sonko Slaps Man In Ugly Confrontation In Buruburu [Video] He further expressed his shock over the county government’s move to demolish the structure asserting they they have licences…

Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has refuted claims that his daughter has millions of shillings in her bank accounts. Speaking in Trans Nzoia, Waititu condemned those who are dragging her daughter’s name to the corruption allegations held against him. Additionally, he dismissed claims that he has over 50 bank accounts. He noted: “They are lying to people on Facebook that my daughter has millions in her account, and that I have over 50 bank accounts, but all those are lies.” Read: Kiambu Governor Waititu Arrested By EACC Detectives In Graft Probe – Video The outspoken governor also mentioned that his arrest…

Laikipia Women Rep Catherine Waruguru, on Saturday, reprimanded Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matinag’i for ignoring her residents’ security plight. Speaking through her social media, the outspoken MP blamed Matiang’i over the decision to withdraw the National Police reservists from the North Rift Region. Ms Waruguru lamented: “Many are the times we have visited the offices of CS Matiang’i in regards to the security of the Laikipia, especially from North and West Constituencies. The NPRs have been doing a great job until they were disarmed. Read: Security Guard Arrested For Beating Policeman In Likoni “I have never heard of cattle being…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Saturday was involved in an ugly confrontation with some armed men who were unlawfully demolishing a church and school in Buruburu phase 4. According to the outgoing governor, he acted on a tip from an unknown source, prompting him to rush to the venue where he confronted the goons hired by an alleged private developer. The men, who were later arrested, were armed with pangas, axes and other machinery that were to be used in the demolition of the church. He posted on his social media: “Just received information that goons armed with Pangas are…

The High Court has sentenced a police officer’s former girlfriend to seven years in prison for stealing the cop’s pistol. Making the ruling, Makadara Chief Magistrate Heston Nyaga mentioned that the lady, whom the court referred to as a ‘slay queen’ will have no option of a fine. During the matter’s hearing, it was revealed that Njeri drugged and robbed the policeman, Peter Kilemi, of his pistol when they two were out on a casual drink in January. Read: Two KAA Staffers Arrested For Stealing Luggage Straps At JKIA Njeri, who pleaded guilty to the crime, admitted of stealing a…

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday excited Kenyans after he was pictured taking on a new role in the photography space. Uhuru was spotted taking pictures during a planting exercise at State House. In as much as netizens were thrilled by the ‘President-turned-photographer’ stunt, most wondered who was the focus of his clicking. Read: President Uhuru In His Office Working On ‘Several Things’ – Kanze Dena Explain It appears that the Head of State was capturing one of State House cameramen’s moments while he also took part in the tree-planting exercise. Speaking to Citizen Digital, State House spokesperson Kanze Dena revealed:…

Opposition leader Raila Odinga now claims he was the fake gold scandal whistleblower after a long silence despite having his name implicated in the scam. Speaking on Friday, the Former Prime Minister mentioned that he is the reason the scam came to light as he flushed out the cons through a meeting with the conned businessmen. Raila stated: “I was the whistle-blower in the fake gold syndicate when I discovered some people were using senior government officials’ names to con businessmen. Read:Oscar Sudi Lashes Out At Gladys Wanga, Reveals ‘Her Boyfriend’s’ Involvement In Gold Scam “I told the businessmen that…

A form three student at St Nicholas Hafumbre Secondary School is currently undergoing treatment after he was brutally attacked by police officers. Harrison Ojiambo, 19, is noted to be grappling in pain after losing his manhood following the attack. Speaking to Nation from his Busia County Referral Hospital, Ojiambo stated that he was attacked by a policeman who was in the company of three others. Read: Busia Mother Of Six Attempting To Sell Last-born For Sh300,000 Charged He further divulged that the incident happened while he was at a shopping center in Mulhwayo village, Samia where he had gone to…

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (KMPD) have fined an eye hospital for referring to itself as “the best.” According to the medical board, the newly established Dr Agarwal Eye Hospital misled the public by calling itself “the best.” The owner was also condemned for falsely claiming to be the “best” eye doctor in radio advertisements. Read: Shalom Hospital Closed After Infant Dies From Wrong Drug Dosage The board additionally fined the hospital for the misleading advertisements they had put up on billboards around Nairobi. According to the board, the use of the word “best” denigrated all the other…

Three Chinese businessmen are expected to be arraigned in court on Friday morning following their arrest over Ksh58 million tax evasion. The three are stated to be directors of Electric Tools Kenya Limited. The suspects, Pi Ning, Li Hua and Hu Bin, had been arrested and detained at the Railway Police Station. Read: High Court Releases 38 KRA Officials On Ksh200,000 Cash Bail The arrests come just days after 38 KRA employees were arraigned in court over a tax evasion scandal. Appearing before High Court judge Luka Kimaru, the suspects were ordered not to taper with their employer’s systems until…