A dramatic security operation unfolded in Bangale, Tana River County, after a mob of about 300 people stormed the local police station and freed a suspect who had been arrested over alleged plans to incite ethnic violence. The suspect, identified as Ismail Abdille, described by police as a Wardei youth leader, was arrested early Saturday morning by detectives led by the Sub-County Criminal Investigations Officer (SCCIO). Police allege he was involved in mobilising members of the Wardei community against the neighbouring Degodia community. During the arrest, officers reportedly recovered Sh340,000 from the suspect’s house, which investigators believe was part of…
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Equity Bank Kenya and Buffalo Bicycles Kenya (BBK) entered a partnership aimed at making quality bicycles more accessible to Kenyans, a move the two organisations say will improve mobility, support economic empowerment, boost physical fitness, and expand access to essential services. Speaking during the launch, Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director Moses Nyabanda said the initiative aligns with the lender’s mission of empowering individuals and communities through practical solutions that improve livelihoods. “One of the solutions we are proud to be part of is empowering the owner of the bicycle. As Equity, we are making it as easy as possible for…
The Iranian military says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s attacks on southern Lebanon. Iran said Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon are a breach of Tehran’s agreement with the US to end the war. “Do not approach the Strait of Hormuz; otherwise, your security will be jeopardized,” Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said. The US-Iran deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz – a shipping channel through which about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas passes. About two dozen people have reportedly been killed by Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, less…
Slain Makindu businessman Stephen Ngei Musyoka, and his wife, Giannaphina Mumbua Ngei were in-laws to Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse. Mutuse mourned the loss of his brother and sister-in-law following a tragic road accident in Makindu on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway. In a statement on Saturday, June 20, the lawmaker announced the deaths of his brother, Ngei and his wife, Giannaphina Mumbua Ngei, describing the news as a devastating shock to the family. “I have received the sad news of the passing on of my brother, Stephen Ngei Musyoka, and his beloved wife, Giannaphina Mumbua Ngei, in a road accident with…
US President Donald Trump has hit out at Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, repeating his claim that she asked “over and over” for a picture of them together at the G7 summit this week. In a post on Truth Social, Trump also accused her of not supporting US efforts to “deny] Iran from obtaining or developing a nuclear weapon”. He said that Meloni caused “a great logistical inconvenience” by barring the US from using Italian air facilities for American military operations in Iran. On Friday, the prime minister said she had been astonished by Trump’s initial claim that she “begged”…
The Nairobi-Mombasa highway, a critical artery for trade and travel in Kenya, has over the years tragically become the site of numerous fatal accidents. Among the most devastating losses are those of several prominent businessmen from the Ukambani region, whose deaths have left deep voids in their communities and the wider business landscape. These entrepreneurs, each a titan in their own right, built legacies that extended far beyond their commercial ventures, and their untimely passing serves as a stark reminder of the perilous nature of this busy road. Stephen Ngei Musyoka, the founder and CEO of Makindu Motors, was perhaps…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has paid an emotional tribute to businessman Stephen Ngei and his wife, Giannaphina Mumbua, who died in a tragic road accident at Masimba along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway. In a condolence message issued on Saturday, Kalonzo described Ngei as a close friend and a self-made entrepreneur whose life story inspired many Kenyans. “Stephen embodied the true spirit of a self-made entrepreneur,” Kalonzo said. “Rising from humble beginnings as a second-hand clothes hawker, he went on to build Makindu Motors Ltd into one of the country’s most successful automobile assembly companies.” The opposition leader said Ngei’s determination,…
In the bustling football landscape of Argentina—a country where the sport is more religion than pastime—an unlikely story has emerged. Thousands of miles from the savannahs of East Africa, a small amateur futsal club in Buenos Aires has built its entire identity around a deep and passionate love for Kenya. Its name is Kenia de Mi Vida—Spanish for “Kenya of My Life.” The club was founded by a group of Argentine friends who share a profound admiration for Kenya. While the exact origins of this connection remain unclear, the choice of name speaks volumes. In Argentine culture, adding “de mi…
Businessman Eric Muli has sparked a heated national debate after sharply disagreeing with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi’s remarks suggesting that Kenya’s capital city status cannot be moved from Nairobi. Muli argued that the discussion about relocating the seat of government should not be dismissed, citing Machakos County’s historical significance and growing economic potential as reasons why the idea deserves serious consideration. According to the businessman, Machakos already boasts an economy valued at approximately $4 billion, comparable to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of South Sudan despite lacking major natural resources such as oil. “Machakos has a $4 billion GDP.…
Prominent Makueni businessman and founder of Makindu Motors Ltd, Stephen Ngei and his wife, Giannaphina Mumbua Ngei, died following a tragic road accident at Masimba in Makueni County. The couple reportedly lost their lives in the accident that occurred on Friday night, sending shockwaves across Makueni County and the wider Ukambani region. The news of their deaths has been met with grief and disbelief, with leaders, friends and members of the business community mourning the loss of a man widely regarded as one of the most successful entrepreneurs and investors in the region. Ngei founded Makindu Motors Ltd, an automobile…
A motorcyclist died instantly on Friday night following a head-on collision along the Mumias–Bungoma Road in the Harambe area. According to police, the accident occurred on 19 June 2026 at about 2045 hours. The rider, identified as Malik Odhiambo Mapao, was riding a TVS Star motorcycle from the Bungoma direction heading towards Mumias. Police say he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Upon reaching the accident scene, the rider is reported to have failed to keep to his near and proper traffic lane, resulting in a head-on collision with an oncoming Toyota Hiace matatu belonging…
The Kenya Ports Authority unveiled plans to establish a dry port in Moyale and introduce ferry services on Lake Turkana in a major infrastructure push aimed at strengthening the Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor and unlocking trade across northern Kenya and the wider region. The initiative, being undertaken in collaboration with the county governments of Marsabit County and Turkana County, is expected to improve regional connectivity, facilitate cargo movement and stimulate economic growth. KPA Managing Director Capt. William Ruto, accompanied by Mohamud Mohamed, toured proposed sites in Loiyangalani for the construction of the dry port and a modern jetty…
Police are investigating after a drone crashed into the compound of the French School in Nairobi’s Kilimani area on Friday morning. According to officials, the incident occurred at about 11:33 a.m. at the school located along Arwings Kodhek Road, next to Yaya Centre. The school’s head of security alerted police after the drone fell within the school compound. Officers who responded to the scene confirmed that a drone had crashed at the premises. The device was recovered and taken into police custody as an exhibit. The incident caused panic as police visited the scene for investigations. Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)…
Residents of Nyandarua County will now access land services closer to home following the official opening of the county’s first-ever Lands Office in Ol Kalou. The office was inaugurated on Friday by lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome alongside Principal Secretary Generali Nixon Korir, in what the government described as a major milestone in decentralising land services. Tourism CS Rebecca Miano was present. For more than 60 years, residents of Nyandarua have been travelling to Nyahururu and other neighbouring lands offices to access services, including the processing and collection of title deeds. The new office is expected to improve efficiency, reduce…
Celebrity hair stylist Chris Appleton is the latest addition to this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up. Appleton, best known for his work with Kim Kardashian, joins singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, EastEnders actress Lacey Turner and reality star Dani Dyer in the battle for the Glitterball trophy. The Leicester-born Color Wow stylist said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Strictly Come Dancing and coming home to the UK for this incredible experience.” As well as his work with Kardashian, Appleton has also created red carpet looks for the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry and Ariana Grande, while having his work showcased on…