A businessman obtained a court order stopping the planned publication of a story on alleged graft and deception in the distribution of fertilizer by the government. The businessman under SBL Innovate Manufacturers Limited sued Africa Uncensored, owned by journalist John Allan Namu. Namu plans to air the documentary titled #FertileDeception on his YouTube channel. He has been promoting it on his social media accounts. On learning about the plans to air the documentary, the businessman moved to court and successfully obtained an order to stop the same. Milimani Principal Magistrate Stephen Onjoro issued the orders on March 8. This follows…
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Nollywood veteran actor, John Okafor AKA Mr Ibu is dead. The actor reportedly passed away at Evercare Hospital in Lagos State after a protracted battle with illness. John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, was a Nigerian actor and comedian born on October 17, 1961, in Umunekwu, Nigeria. Despite facing financial challenges after his father’s death, he pursued education and eventually ventured into acting. He appeared in over 200 Nollywood films, including the famous “Mr. Ibu” series. Aside from acting, Okafor briefly delved into music, releasing songs in 2020. In October 2023, Okafor revealed he was battling an ailment…
A team of special forces staged an operation in Fafi, Garissa County and killed five al shabaab militants before arresting four others. Police said the group was headed for Fafi from a hideout when they were ambushed. The team recovered two PKM machine guns, one RPM, six AK47 rifles and several Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) making materials. Additionally, telephone phones and SIM cards were also recovered, officials said of the Saturday incident. The four fighters were taken in for further interrogation. A quick exploitation of the phones has so far given important leads on several local al shabaab facilitation networks,…
At least two people were killed and many injured following an explosion after an oil tanker and a Mombasa-bound bus collided head-on at Mundika, Busia. Witnesses and rescuers said they saw two bodies while many were taken to hospitals with multiple injuries after the afternoon incident. There were fears the death toll would increase. Busia governor Paul Otuoma said a fuel tanker and a passenger bus were involved in a head-on collision at Mundika, Busia County, along the Kisumu-Busia highway. “At this point, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of fellow Kenyans who have lost their…
As the confetti settled on Allegiant Stadium, marking the Kansas City Chiefs’ thrilling 25-22 overtime victory against the San Francisco 49ers in the first Super Bowl held in Las Vegas, the narrative of greatness in the NFL gained yet another layer of complexity. Despite entering the arena as slight underdogs, the Chiefs demonstrated resilience and strategic prowess to claim their third Super Bowl title in five years. Conversely, the 49ers, who teetered on the edge of triumph not once but twice, faced the all-too-familiar heartbreak of near victory. American football, heralded as the ultimate team sport underscores the notion that…
Fugitive murder suspect Kevin Kinyanjui Kang’ethe was Tuesday rearrested after he dramatically escaped from police custody, police said. Kang’ethe was arrested in Embulbul in Ngong on Tuesday evening as he sought refuge at one of his relatives’ homes. Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei confirmed the rearrest of Kangethe. “We have re-arrested him. He is in custody and we thank all that helped in this,” he said. He was brought to Nairobi under heavy security ahead of arraignment. Police had focused on Ngong after all indications showed he was in the area. Kangethe escaped from Muthaiga police station on February 7…
Henry Cavill is one of Hollywood’s most popular and successful actors today. He is best known for playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe and Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix series The Witcher. But who are the people behind the man of steel? Who are his parents, and how did they shape his life and career? This article will explore the biography and background of Henry Cavill’s parents, Marianne and Colin Cavill. Marianne Cavill: A Loving Mother and a Strong Woman Marianne Cavill was born in Jersey, a British Crown dependency in the Channel Islands, and is of Irish,…
Gina Rodriguez is an American actress and director who rose to fame as Jane Villanueva in the hit comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin. She won a Golden Globe Award for her performance and became a household name. But how much is Gina Rodriguez’s net worth, and how did she earn it? In this article, we will reveal the secrets behind Gina Rodriguez’s success and wealth. From Salsa Dancer to Star Actress Gina Rodriguez, born on July 30, 1984, in Chicago, Illinois, to Puerto Rican parents, discovered her passion for performance arts early in life. Beginning with salsa dancing at age…
Below is the list of Top 100 schools in just released 2023 KCSE Results School → Mean → County 1 Kenya High → 10.467 → Nairobi County 2 Kapsabet Boys → 10.11 → Nandi County 3 Kisima Mixed → 10.05 → Nyandarua County 4 Alliance High → 10.019 → Kiambu County 5 Mary Hill Girls → 9.92 → Kiambu County 6 Alliance Girls → 9.92 → Kiambu County 7 Strathmore School → 9.88 → Nairobi County 8 Moi High School Kabarak → 9.88 → Nakuru County 9 Mang’u High → 9.868 → Kiambu County 10 Light Academy → 9.84 →…
A former Kenya Commercial Bank director Leonard Mwithiga has been arrested and charged in Connecticut, US for planning the murder of his wife to bring other family members back home. Dr Mwithiga was on Tuesday charged in court with criminal attempt and intimidation of a witness, conspiracy to commit murder, and criminal attempt, murder with special circumstances. “This man had a plan to kill his wife. I think he poses a serious threat not only to his wife but also his children,” the prosecutor said in court. According to court documents, the wife and children left Kenya because he was…
Israeli warplanes Tuesday struck the Baptist Hospital in central Gaza. The number of people killed has reached 500 following the alleged air strike on a hospital – according to the Gaza health ministry spokesman. Meanwhile, Israeli army spokesperson said the cause of the incident not known and the army are looking into the details. Meanwhile, at least six people have been killed when a school was hit during air strikes in the al-Maghazi refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations says. Dozens of others were injured, and it’s thought the numbers will increase, according to the statement from…
Police released the names and pictures of thirty-five people believed to be part of the terrorist group, al-Shabaab that has been terrorizing Lamu residents. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki said the 35 are connected with the placement of explosive devices, the murders of civilians, and the attack on the American military base at Manda in 2020. Members of the public have been asked to volunteer information about their whereabouts for an undisclosed financial reward. “Ministry of Interior is going to publish those suspects that we consider to be the chief planners, those ones we consider to bear the great responsibility…
Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday declared two U.S. diplomats “persona non grata” and ordered them to leave the country within seven days as they were allegedly involved in “illegal activity.” The ministry charged in a statement that the first secretary at the U.S. Embassy in Russia, Jeffrey Sillin, and the second secretary, David Bernstein, “kept in touch” with a former employee of the U.S. Consulate in Vladivostok who was arrested earlier this year. The ex-employee was accused of collecting information for U.S. diplomats about Russia’s military action in Ukraine and related issues. According to the statement, U.S. Ambassador to Russia…
Alex Murdaugh appeared publicly for the first time since his murder trial at a Thursday state court hearing over the slew of financial crimes allegedly committed by the disbarred South Carolina attorney. The man found guilty this March of fatally shooting his wife and youngest son in June 2021 got a fleeting break from the maximum-security prison where he is serving a life sentence without parole. The prosecution and defense agreed Thursday that some of the 101 total charges brought against Murdaugh will be heard at a trial beginning the week of Nov. 27. Murdaugh sat in an orange jumpsuit,…
President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden was Thursday indicted by special counsel David Weiss on felony gun charges. The charges bring renewed legal pressure on the younger Biden after a plea agreement he struck with prosecutors imploded in recent months. The younger Biden has been charged with two counts related to false statements in purchasing the firearm and a third count on illegally obtaining a firearm while addicted to drugs. The two counts of making false statements carry sentences of up to 10 years and five years, respectively, while the possession charge carries a sentence of up to 10 years.…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Thursday implemented revised fuel prices. The updated pump prices per liter in Nairobi indicate petrol will now be sold at Sh211.64, diesel at Sh 200.99, and kerosene at Sh202.61. “Taking into account the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum products, the changes in the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices in Nairobi are as follows: Super petrol increases by Sh16.96, Diesel increases by Sh21.32 per liter and kerosene increases by Sh33.13 per liter,” read part of Epra’s statement. “The prices are inclusive of the 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) in line with the…