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The main suspect in the murder of athlete Agnes Tirop will remain in custody as an Eldoret court has denied him bond. Tirop’s husband, Emmanuel Ibrahim Rotich was denied bond by an Eldoret court on the grounds that it was not yet time. Also, Justice Reuben Nyakundi stated that the accused was denied bond for his own safety adding that the ruling might be reviewed at a later date. “Maybe the application for the bond can be reviewed at a later date but for now the accused person will remain in custody,” Nyakundi ruled. Athlete Agnes Tirop was brutally murdered…

A primary school teacher has been shot dead by armed bandits who attacked a school in Kerio Valley, Elgeiyo Marakwet County. Simon Kiprotich Cheserek, a teacher at Chesongoch Primary School was shot in the head and legs by bandits yesterday evening. Reports indicate that he was leaving work for home when the bandits ambushed him and left him for dead. He was rushed to the Moi Teaching and Referral hospital in Eldoret where he was declared dead on arrival. Read: Driver Killed, Several Students Injured As Bandits Attack School Bus In Elgeyo Marakwet Confirming the same, Marakwet East Sub-County commissioner Simon…

Musician cum business mogul Robyn Rihanna Fenty popularly known as Rihanna is expanding her business empire and her skincare products will soon be available in some African countries. Taking to her social media, Rihanna announced that Fenty beauty and Fenty skin will be dropping in Africa in some selected shops. The products will officially launch on May 27, 2022. “I’ve been waiting for this moment!! Fenty Beauty and Fenty skin are finally dropping in AFRICA!!! Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe…we coming at ya on May 27th and that’s just the beginning!!!” She wrote. https://twitter.com/rihanna/status/1524064780708835329 Read: Rihanna ,…

Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has expressed concern over the increasing number of money launderers commonly referred to as ‘wash wash’ gangs seeking elective posts ahead of the August 9, polls. Matiang’i, in a meeting with stakeholders in the criminal justice system, revealed that the wash wash gangs are hoodwinking voters with huge sums of money and extravagant spending which might get them elected into parliament. The gangs who are seeking elective posts are reportedly taking advantage of their heavy financial statuses to buy their way into the hearts of voters. This move, the CS said, would plunge the country into…

Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi says his decision to opt-out of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition was a calculated one. Kingi, addressing the media today said secret dealings, mistrust and lack of consultations in the Raila-led coalition forced him out. The Kilifi County boss further outlined that decision-making and consultations were made by a few people and forced down the throats of others, with no room for discussions or negotiations. Notably, Kingi has reiterated that his party, Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) did not receive a copy of the agreement to join Azimio la Umoja as provided by the constitution.…

Sabrina Dhowre, the wife of British movie star Idris Elba is in Kenya for a field event with farmers. Sabrina is visiting Embu County and will hold talks with farmers touching on climate change and how it affects production. Speaking while in Embu County, Sabrina referred to Kenya as her second home adding that she was elated to visit the country and learn from her visit. “We spent the day on the field with primary in beautiful Kenya which is my second home. It’s been really enlightening to see what I have always believed in, that the rural community in…

Raphael Tuju has termed the move by Governors Alfred Mutua and Amason Kingi to switch to DP William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza as a no surprise. Addressing journalists at Serena Hotel, Tuju who serves as the Azimio Executive Director said they saw it coming as the two were playing on both sides and had been actively negotiating with Kenya Kwanza while claiming to be in Azimio. Tuju further reiterated that the county bosses willingly joined Azimio hence their option to leave is also for them to make and they cannot be forced. “Some of them were negotiating with the other side…

Several people are nursing serious injuries after the bus they were traveling in rammed into a lorry on Thika Road. The Kenya Mpya bus was heading to Nairobi CBD from Thika when the accident happened in Roysambu area. According to witnesses, the driver had screamed cautioning that the vehicle’s brakes had failed prior to the accident. So far, several people have been rushed to the hospital while those who managed to jump out of the moving vehicles narrated their account of events. Traffic has also been disrupted with relevant authorities advising motorists to use alternative routes until the mess is…

Kenya’s Sh88 billion project, the Nairobi Expressway, is nearing completion and motorists are looking forward to using it. It will fully be operational from Saturday, May 14, 2022 and will be commissioned by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Recently, the government revised the toll rates upwards by 16%. This, the Ministry of Transport said was to reflect foreign exchange adjustments for dollar-denominated charges. To access the road, motorists are required to physically register at the Nairobi Expressway Service Center on Mombasa Road at Cabanas. Saloon cars using the expressway from Mlolongo to the James Gichuru exit in Westlands will now pay Sh360,…

Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has slammed politicians who are making unsubstantiated poll rigging claims ahead of the August 9, elections. Speaking while in Kisii, the super CS said the claims are unsubstantiated lies aimed to provoke netizens and chaos ahead of the scheduled elections. He further emphasized that together with the police, they are working closely with the IEBC to ensure security is enhanced and the elections go on smoothly as planned. “Maybe there is something some people want to do and so they make up various allegations and claims, blatantly lying. Keeping quiet when such reckless claims are made…

A power transformer at the home of Late President Mwai Kibaki has been vandalized just days after he was laid to rest. Confirming the same, Benjamin Onsomi, the Kenya Power distribution engineer in Othaya said the power supply was disconnected in the area at around 11 PM on Tuesday. Apparently, the components of the transformer had been vandalized hence the power shutdown. Questions have lingered on how the vandalism happened as the transformer was erected a few meters from the Late head of state’s home which is fully guarded by security. Earlier in January, President Uhuru Kenyatta banned the sale…

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua has scoffed at the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) for handling the death of MP David Ole Sankok’s son unprofessionally. Gachagua claims the DCI is playing politics in the death of Sankok’s son while calling on detectives to let the family mourn their son in peace. According to Gachagua, as much as there are inconsistencies in the statements of the family members, they should be allowed to mourn and bury their son peacefully and everything else can follow. “DCI should give them time and only come back after the burial. Subjecting the family to recording many…

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has drummed up support for Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka to be Raila Odinga’s running mate in the scheduled August 9, elections. Sonko while addressing the media said a Raila-Kalonzo ticket would guarantee a solid win come August 9. The former Nairobi County boss described Kalonzo as a leader with vast political experience over the years hence most suitable to be Odinga’s running mate. “Kalonzo’s votes are not just from Ukambani, Kalonzo is a national leader. His votes are over 3.5 million,” Sonko said. https://twitter.com/MikeSonko/status/1522516253583331328 Read: Azimio Panel Receives 20 Names for Raila Running Mate Post…

Two police officers attached to the Critical Infrastructure Protection Unit (CIPU) have been arrested for robbing an Egyptian national Sh100,000 among other valuables at Gateway Mall. The victim, Noaman Mosaad Abdelaziz Awadella was reportedly arrested by men who identified themselves as police officers where he was to be held at Industrial Area prison. According to a police report, the Egyptian National upon being arrested informed one Susan Makena, a director for a warehouse in Nairobi who in turn went to search for him. Makena reportedly found two CIPU officers in the company of the Egyptian National before they were to…

A woman who was charged with drugging and robbing men in Matuu, Kitui County has been released on Sh500,000 bond. Victoria Wanjiku Thuku was arrested and charged with administering numbing drugs to one Moses Wambua Mutua with intent to commit a felony. According to court documents, the incident happened on April 1, 2022 with other reports indicating that it was not the first case. For instance, she is also facing other charges including being in possession of Identity cards (IDs) that did not belong to her. Read: Four in Custody For Allegedly Drugging Passengers on Nairobi-bound Bus This, the detectives believed…