The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has criticized police in Nyandarua over their handling of a chaotic incident during a thanksgiving event attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in December 2024. In a report released on Thursday, January 2, IPOA confirmed that its investigation into the teargas incident at Shamata Stadium revealed unprofessional conduct by officers on duty. What Happened The event turned chaotic when a teargas canister exploded near the dais during a speech by Nyandarua Senator John Methu. Video footage showed Methu continuing with his address despite the disruption, but panic ensued among attendees, including prominent politicians,…
Author: David Wafula
A mob raided Chemase Police Post in Nandi County and flushed out a murder suspect before stoning him to death. The mob also set on fire the body of the suspect, went back to the police Post and vandalized it before setting it on fire. They also stole a number of property and burnt the station vehicle in a macabre drama on Thursday January 2, police said. Police said a murder suspect had been arrested and detained at the police post on January 1 after a dismembered body was discovered on the roadside and the head in a borehole. This…
More than six years after his death at the age of 28, the life of the Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Avicii is being celebrated in a new documentary, “Avicii- I Am Tim” is now streaming on Netflix. Avicii, who was born Tim Bergling, narrates the film through archival footage. “Before Avicii, there was Tim,” reads the Netflix description of the project. “Through his own words, witness how a prodigious musical talent became one of the defining artists of his generation.” The film’s director, Henrik Burman, explained to Billboard why he told the story in Bergling’s own words. “When I determined that he’d…
Two people have died and 18 others were injured after a small plane crashed into a commercial building in southern California, officials say. Ten people were taken to hospital with injuries, the Fullerton Police Department said in a post on X on Thursday afternoon. Eight others were treated for injuries and released at the scene. The single-engine Van’s RV-10 crashed at 14:15PST (20:15GMT), according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Officials have provided no further details about how the crash occurred. It is unclear whether the two people who died were workers or were on board the plane. Police say they…
Shoppers in China are getting rare discounts on iPhones as Apple faces growing competition from local brands. The four-day promotion, which starts this Saturday (4 January), includes discounts of as much as 500 yuan ($68.50, £55.30) on some of the US technology giant’s newest handsets. Chinese phone maker Huawei has also cut prices of its high-end mobile devices by as much as 20%. The discounts come as consumers in China remain hesitant about spending because of the country’s economic challenges. The offer covers Apple’s top models as well as older handsets and some other devices. The biggest discount of 500…
South Korean investigators have called off an attempt to arrest suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol after a dramatic six-hour standoff with the security team outside his home. “We’ve determined that the arrest is practically impossible,” said the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO), which has been investigating Yoon’s short-lived martial law declaration. “Next steps will be decided after review,” the CIO said, adding that Yoon’s “refusal of the legal process” is “deeply regrettable”. Yoon’s supporters, who have been camped out in front of the presidential residence for days, cheered in song and dance as the suspension was announced. “We won!” they chanted.…
Kenyan volleyball icon Janet Wanja will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Lang’ata Cemetery, Nairobi, on Friday, January 3, 2025. Wanja, celebrated as one of the country’s finest setters, succumbed to gallbladder cancer on Friday, December 27, 2024, after a prolonged battle with the illness. Her passing was announced by the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF), where she served with distinction for over two decades. During a requiem service held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani Indoor Arena, President William Ruto paid glowing tribute to the volleyball legend. “Janet Wanja was a…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that in 2025, the government will intensify efforts to boost economic recovery, create jobs, and improve household incomes. Speaking on the progress made over the past two years, Kindiki noted that deliberate government interventions have led to steady macroeconomic recovery. “The Kenyan shilling has strengthened against major currencies, inflation and interest rates have significantly declined, and the prices of fuel and essential household commodities are steadily reducing,” he said. The Deputy President highlighted key reforms aimed at stimulating economic growth. These include investments in agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and the blue economy. Additionally, the completion…
Ethan Nwaneri, the teenage sensation making waves in Arsenal’s first team, is poised for a significant salary boost. The 17-year-old has captured the attention of football fans and pundits alike with his exceptional performances in the 2024/25 season. Currently earning £3,120 per week, Nwaneri is expected to sign a groundbreaking contract worth £60,000 per week, reflecting his growing influence and potential. Ethan Nwaneri Salary £20,000 Date of Birth March 21, 2007 Place of Birth Enfield, London Nationality Brits Profession Professional Football Player Ethan Nwaneri market value $30.00M Ethan Nwaneri Salary Reports indicate that Arsenal is keen to tie Nwaneri down…
MrBeast is now a fiancé. The famed YouTuber, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, announced on Wednesday that he recently proposed to his girlfriend, Thea Booysen. “Ya boy did a thing,” Donaldson wrote on his Instagram page, next to a photo showing him kneeling mid-proposal. Both Booysen and Donaldson are seen wearing matching MrBeast-themed Christmas sweaters in a video she posted on her own Instagram page in which she displayed her diamond engagement ring. The spirited matching outfits were fitting for the occasion, as Booysen told People magazine in an interview published Wednesday that Donaldson popped the question on Christmas Day while surrounded by their families. “My…
University lecturers have issued a 15-day strike notice over delayed salaries and unfulfilled promises by the government. The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) says the government has failed to implement an agreement signed on November 23, which included a pay rise backdated to October. The deal had marked the end of a nationwide strike that disrupted operations in 35 public universities and two constituent colleges. UASU Organizing Secretary Onesmus Maluki stated that lecturers were promised revised salaries beginning December, along with arrears for October and November. However, these adjustments were not reflected in the December paychecks. “We went into Christmas…
Justin Baldoni is firing back after being accused of sexual harassment by his co-star Blake Lively, filing a libel suit against The New York Times on Tuesday, claiming that the newspaper published an article “rife with inaccuracies, misrepresentations, and omissions” that relied on Lively’s “self-serving narrative.” Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department in December, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation. In the bombshell complaint, Lively claimed that after she raised concerns of sexual harassment on the set of their film, “It Ends With Us,” Baldoni and his team retaliated against her, leaking unflattering press to try…
President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to the contractor handling the Kisii Cancer Centre project, urging them to meet deadlines or risk contract termination. The project was launched in August 2024 at the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital. “You will get a final warning. If you don’t pull up your socks, I’m sorry, we will have to terminate this contract and bring in another contractor to ensure this cancer centre becomes operational,” President Ruto said. He criticized the contractor for poor performance, emphasizing that his administration would not tolerate delays, particularly when all financial obligations had been met.…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenyans that they will witness the positive impact of the Kenya Kwanza administration this year. In his New Year message, Mudavadi encouraged Kenyans to remain hardworking and peaceful, expressing optimism about the country’s future. “This is the year that Kenyans will realize the good and strong foundation that Kenya Kwanza has put in place for the great trajectory of our beloved nation,” he said. Since President William Ruto’s government took office in 2022, economic challenges and controversial policies have sparked public discontent. Key initiatives like the housing levy and the Finance Bill 2024…
An angry crowd killed alleged gang leader Faro Markenson, also known as “Commander Tirad,” after Dominican police arrested him and handed him over to Haitian authorities. Faro Markenson, described by Dominican authorities as a “dangerous gang leader dedicated to murder,” was arrested in the city of Santiago. After Dominican authorities apprehended the alleged gang leader of Bwa Kale Gang, they handed him over to Haitian police at the border, in Dajabón. However, “a few minutes later,” an angry crowd seized Faro Markenson from the hands of law enforcement and beat him with sticks, according to what the newspaper Diariolibre reported.…