Detectives in Nakuru West have arrested a 52-year-old man following the circulation of a viral video in which he allegedly made inflammatory remarks and issued threats related to the 2027 General Election. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) identified the suspect as Isaiah Murithi Andrew, a self-proclaimed traditional healer and speaker at a local “Bunge la Mwananchi” forum. According to the DCI, the suspect was apprehended in the Shabab area after investigators launched inquiries into the widely circulated video clip. The agency said the video allegedly showed Andrew making remarks that amounted to incitement, including calls for…
Author: David Wafula
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe has emerged as the best-performing Cabinet Secretary in the latest survey released by Ipsos Kenya on June 12. According to the poll, Kagwe topped the rankings, earning widespread recognition from Kenyans for his performance since taking charge of the Agriculture and Livestock Development docket. He was closely followed by Rebecca Miano and Geoffrey Ruku, who also received high ratings for their work in their respective ministries. Other Cabinet Secretaries who ranked highly in the survey include William Kabogo, Soipan Tuya, Davis Chirchir, Opiyo Wandayi and Kipchumba Murkomen. Kagwe was nominated to…
Paramount Skydance’s $111bn (£828mn) acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has been approved by the US Department of Justice. The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the takeover bid of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO, to continue. The pending sale has been filled with contention, from Paramount’s battle with Netflix over the company to scrutiny over industry consolidation and worries about politics. David Ellison, the leader of Paramount, is the son of Larry Ellison, a major donor to President Donald Trump. But it’s not a done deal yet, as states like…
The ICE detainment of a US Army veteran’s wife on Wednesday marks the latest case of a US military spouse taken into custody over immigration status. Arelys Barahona Martinez was detained after a scheduled immigration appointment in Dallas, Texas, then sent to a detention facility in Oklahoma, ICE records show. She is originally from Honduras and first crossed the US border in 2005. She later left the US, but returned in 2018. “I just don’t understand, we have a family here, and they’re breaking us up,” her husband, retired Staff Sergeant Wilmer Trujillo, told the BBC. “They’re breaking my family…
A deal with the US to end fighting in Iran is close and includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Minister has said. Seyed Abbas Araghchi told state TV the deal also includes the lifting of a US blockade of Iran, but that talks on Iran’s nuclear programme would begin later. US officials have confirmed some of the details of the agreement, saying economic benefits for Iran would depend on Tehran meeting its obligations. The war began with US and Israeli strikes across Iran on 28 February, prompting Iran to attack Israel and US-allied states in the Gulf -…
The US military killed the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in an airstrike, President Donald Trump has announced. “At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Niño Guerrero,” Trump wrote on social media. Niño Guerrero, whose full name is Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, was the longtime leader of Tren de Aragua. The gang is one of the most notorious criminal groups in Latin America and has been a target of the Trump administration. The president has accused the group of engaging in “irregular warfare” against the US…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has revoked the operating licence of NICCO Movers 1 SACCO with immediate effect following investigations into an incident that led to the death of Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student Eugene Mutuku. The decision comes amid allegations that Mutuku was pushed from one of the SACCO’s vehicles, an incident that sparked public outrage and prompted investigations by authorities. In a public notice issued on Friday, NTSA said it conducted a comprehensive assessment of the operator’s safety practices and compliance status as part of the ongoing investigations. According to the authority, the assessment revealed…
Renowned British artist David Hockney, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in contemporary art, has died at the age of 88. According to British media reports, Hockney passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 11, just one month before his 89th birthday. His publicist confirmed the news in a statement, describing Hockney as one of the defining artistic voices of the 20th and 21st centuries. “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries, passed away peacefully at home on June 11,…
Global pop superstar Taylor Swift has been inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame, becoming the youngest woman ever to receive the honour. Swift joined the Hall of Fame’s 2026 induction class alongside acclaimed songwriters including Walter Afanasieff, Terry Britten, Graham Lyle, KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, Kenny Loggins, Alanis Morissette and Christopher Stewart. The 36-year-old singer-songwriter was introduced at the ceremony by legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg before delivering an emotional acceptance speech in which she paid tribute to her family for supporting her music career from an early age. Swift thanked her parents, Andrea and Scott…
The Departmental Committee on Health has endorsed a legislative proposal seeking to regulate community oral health officers, dental technologists and optometrists. Led by Chairperson Seme MP Dr James Nyikal, the Committee welcomed the Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2026, describing it as a potential game changer in strengthening regulation within the health sector. The Bill, sponsored by Nyeri Town MP Duncan Mathenge, also proposes the registration of foreign practitioners residing in Kenya and seeks to curb fraudulent acquisition of professional licences, aimed at restoring integrity in the medical profession. According to the proposal, the reforms are intended to streamline…
The Senate Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration has held discussions on the possible recognition of the Wagazinja (Comorian) Community in Mombasa County. The Committee, chaired by Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute, met with Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Dr Belio Kipsang to consider a Statement raised by Senator Mohamed Faki on the community’s legal status and recognition. In his presentation, Dr Kipsang said the Government acknowledges the cultural, historical and economic contribution of the Wagazinja Community, whose ancestors are said to have migrated from Grande Comore and settled along the Kenyan Coast, particularly in Mombasa,…
The Government of Kuwait has dismissed reports that it recently imposed a new ban on the recruitment of Kenyan domestic workers, stating that the suspension of domestic worker deployment originated from the Kenyan government nearly a decade ago. The clarification comes days after Kuwait’s Interior Ministry issued a directive prohibiting the recruitment of domestic workers from Kenya and 26 other countries as part of a broader review of labour recruitment procedures and regulations. According to reports, the directive was adopted following recommendations from Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and the Public Authority for Manpower. The listed countries…
The Rift Valley region has recorded the highest volume of illicit alcoholic brews seized in the country between January 2024 and May 2026, with close to 500,000 litres confiscated, according to data presented to Parliament. Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat told the Public Petitions Committee that security agencies recovered 254,272 litres of illicit alcohol in 2024, 189,293 litres in 2025, and a further 49,508 litres between January and May 2026. Appearing before the Committee on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Lagat also disclosed that thousands of suspects have been arrested over the same period, though arrest…
Evan Williams is an American internet entrepreneur and investor who has a net worth of approximately $2 billion. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in modern internet history, having co-founded and led several platforms that transformed how people publish, share, and consume information online. His most notable contributions include Blogger, Twitter, and Medium—three landmark products that helped define different eras of digital communication. Williams’ career is marked by a consistent focus on simplifying publishing and empowering individual voices on the internet. From early blogging tools to real-time social media and long-form digital publishing, he has…
Tim Ferriss is an American author, entrepreneur, angel investor, and podcast host who has a net worth of approximately $50 million. While Ferriss built his fortune through multiple income streams—including bestselling books, media ventures, and startup investments—the largest single contributor to his wealth is reportedly a very early pre-IPO investment in Uber, which he has described as representing a disproportionately large share of his overall net worth. Ferriss is best known for his influence on the modern “lifestyle design” movement and productivity culture. He first rose to global fame in 2007 with the release of “The 4-Hour Workweek,” a groundbreaking…