Cardi B is expanding her family once again. The Grammy-winning rapper confirmed she is pregnant with her fourth child — and her first with NFL star Stefon Diggs. “I’m excited, I’m happy, I feel like I’m in a good space,” Cardi told Gayle King during an interview on CBS Mornings on Tuesday, adding that the baby is due in February. In classic Cardi style, she joked with fans, “By the way, now that I talk about it, y’all better buy my album so I can buy Pampers and diapers and all that stuff.” The new addition will join Cardi’s three…
Author: David Wafula
Detectives have arrested a man accused of violently robbing a charcoal vendor of Sh200,000 in Mukurweini Sub-County, Nyeri. The 49-year-old suspect, identified as James Kanyi Gachara, was arrested by officers from the Operations Action Team (OAT) and the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) following a complaint lodged by the victim. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the vendor was lured into a deal by the suspect, who posed as a customer seeking 20 sacks of charcoal. Although the trader did not have enough stock, he quickly mobilised suppliers to meet the demand. However, after sourcing the…
Court of Appeal Judge Fredrick Ochieng Adongo has died. Chief Justice Martha Koome confirmed his death in a statement on Wednesday, describing him as a distinguished jurist who made a lasting contribution to Kenya’s legal system. Justice Ochieng served in several stations during his career, including the Civil Division, Kitale, Kakamega, the Criminal Division, the Commercial and Admiralty Division, and Kisumu. He was promoted to the Court of Appeal in 2022. “He will be fondly remembered as a towering figure in the development of Kenya’s commercial law jurisprudence and as a strong advocate for the promotion of alternative dispute resolution,”…
The Administration and Internal Security Committee of Parliament has heard that poor housing, lack of vehicles, and fuel shortages are among the major reasons for delayed police responses in Molo, Nakuru County. The committee, led by Chairperson Gabriel Tongoyo, conducted an oversight inspection in the area on Monday to assess challenges affecting service delivery. Molo OCPD Timon Odingo told MPs that most officers live far from their stations because they do not receive housing allowances. “When emergencies occur, it takes time to mobilize officers, and citizens blame us for late response. With the ongoing affordable housing programme, police housing should…
The National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has raised concerns about a planned sale of shares in East Africa Portland Cement (EAPC) to Kalahari Cement Limited, citing lack of transparency and public involvement. Committee Chairperson Benard Shinali (Ikolomani) and Vice Chairperson Marianne Kitany (Aldai) said the deal had been “shrouded in secrecy,” with neither management nor employees consulted. During a meeting with EAPC Managing Director Mohamed Adan, MPs learned that the sale involves 29.2% of the company’s authorised shares currently held by Cementia Holdings AG and Associated International Cement Ltd, subsidiaries of the Holcim Group, which has close…
Uganda has been confirmed as the host of the 2025 East African Community (EAC) Games, which will take place from December 5 to 17. Preparations are already underway, with a joint committee expected to meet next month to finalize logistics under the coordination of the EAC Secretariat. Teams will also be provided with training facilities ahead of the competitions. The announcement was made during the 11th UNESCO African Week and 9th Africa Engineering Conference held in Munyonyo, Kampala. The event brought together delegates from all nine EAC member states, including the recently admitted Federal Republic of Somalia. Kenya’s National Assembly…
A parliamentary committee has linked the ongoing conflict between the National Police Service (NPS) and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) to unclear interpretations of the Constitution. The Committee on Implementation of the Constitution, chaired by Caroli Omondi, said the standoff is rooted in confusion over the roles of the Inspector General (IG) and the Commission as outlined in Articles 245 and 246 of the Constitution. Lawmakers warned that the dispute could undermine the unity and effectiveness of the police service if left unresolved. Article 245 gives the IG command of the police service, including policy implementation, deployment of officers,…
The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mr. Mohammed Amin, has stressed the importance of integrity in building public trust and advancing the agency’s mission. Speaking during the closing of a Senior Investigations Officers Seminar at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) in Nairobi, Amin said ethical conduct is not just a personal choice but a professional duty for every officer. He highlighted collaboration, modernisation, and the humanisation of police work as key pillars in fulfilling the DCI’s mandate. “This gathering has not only showcased the depth of expertise within our ranks but also reaffirmed our collective commitment to enhancing the…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested Abbas Bardu Omuyoma, also known as Ishmael, over a gold scam that allegedly defrauded a Canadian investor of Sh36.12 million ($280,000). According to the DCI, the arrest followed a complaint made on September 1, 2025. Ishmael is accused of working with an accomplice, still at large, to trick the investor with promises of 550 kilograms of gold nuggets and bars said to be from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The investor reportedly sent $280,000 through USDT believing he was entering a genuine business deal, only to later realize that no…
Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Linglong Group Limited for the establishment of a USD 800 million tyre manufacturing plant in Mariakani, Kilifi County. President William Ruto today witnessed the signing between the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry and Linglong Group during the Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms – Kenya Investment Forum 2025 at Vipingo Ridge, Kilifi. Ruto said the agreement is part of efforts to position Kenya as a leading global investment hub. “As Kenya, and as Africa, we must cast aside the smallness of vision. We must raise our ambition to rival the very…
Tom Colicchio, the celebrated American chef, restaurateur, and television personality, has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Best known as the co-founder of the acclaimed Gramercy Tavern in New York City and the founder of Crafted Hospitality, Colicchio has built a culinary empire while also becoming a familiar face on television as the head judge of Bravo’s hit series Top Chef. His career spans award-winning restaurants, bestselling cookbooks, documentaries, and advocacy for food justice, making him one of the most respected figures in the culinary world. Tom Colicchio Net Worth $20 Million Date of Birth August 15, 1962 Place…
The government has released a list of 180 people proposed to be declared national heroes in 2025. The names were published by the National Heroes Council in a notice on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Those listed have been recognized for their contributions in different areas including the liberation struggle, entrepreneurship and innovation, gender and equity advocacy, promotion of human rights, philanthropy, art, documentation of indigenous knowledge, sports, cultural values and practices, spiritual leadership, scholarship, professionalism and research, peacebuilding, statesmanship, and environmental conservation. Council Chair Jimmy Nuru said members of the public who disagree with the inclusion of any person have…
The government has set up a new call centre at KISM Towers, Nairobi, to offer continuous support to users of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management said the new facility replaces the former call centre that was based at Treasury Building. The National Treasury rolled out the end-to-end e-GP system on July 1, 2025, as part of efforts to digitize procurement. According to the PS, the digital system will help reduce the cost of goods, works, and services, increase transparency, speed…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that all its procurement will now be done through the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the agency advised all interested bidders to use the digital platform for the supply of goods, works, and services. “As a leading government agency with this mandate, KeNHA wishes to inform the public that procurement of all goods, works and services for the 2025/2026 financial year shall be done end-to-end using the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system,” the notice reads. Suppliers, contractors, consultants, and service providers are…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced plans to review the country’s postal and courier market structure, which was last updated in 2008. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, CA Director General David Mugonyi said the review will help modernize the sector in line with changing technology and market needs. “The Authority now seeks to address and remove certain market entry and operational barriers identified over time, provide greater clarity on the scope of various licences, and propose new licensing areas in line with current ICT policy,” said Mugonyi. He added that the review will…