Author: Wycliffe Nyamasege

Gospel singer Kelvin Bahati on Tuesday stepped out in a new look. Taking to his Instagram page, the gospel artist posted a photo of him in unusual long dreadlocks. For a long time, Bahati’s signature look has been baby-bushy-locks. The photo attracted mixed reactions with a section of netizens alluding to gender confusion. Others likened him to Kamba musician, Ken Wa Maria. Rival singer Willy Paul was also not out of question, having flaunted a similar look in the past. Others felt the Kuchu Kuchu hitmaker had gotten it right this time, arguing that change is inevitable for an artist.…

A woman’s uterus reportedly slipped out of place poking out of her genitals after a vigorous dance session. The 60-year-old Chinese woman rushed to one of her doctors in the city of Xuzhou after the horrific experience. The Daily Mail reports upon examination, doctors discovered that the woman’s womb had slipped down and poked out entirely. The woman, who suspected she had a tumor, told the doctors that she had undergone the same experience in the past but the ‘flesh’ didn’t poke out entirely. According to Dr Song, the patient suffered from uterine prolapse, a condition that sees the womb…

A male model fashion died shortly after collapsing on run way during a fashion week in Brazil. Tales Soares, 26, known by his stage name Tales Cotta fell as he was about to exit the stage on Sunday. Reports indicate many of the fans, who turned up for the event, at first thought it was just a stunt. However, seeing that Tales wasn’t getting up a team came to his aid. He was rushed to hospital where he died shortly after arrival. In a post on Twitter, organizers of the event expressed their sympathy with the sudden demise of the…

Detectives have arrested seven people for selling adulterated fuel in Nairobi’s Industrial area. According to Energy Regulatory Authority boss Robert Pavel Oimeke, the officers seized 5,250 litres of diesel,  and 900 litres of kerosene during the Monday raid. The arrests come barely a month after officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) seized several litres of illegal petroleum hidden in Ruai, Nairobi. Following the raid, three suspects linked to the fraud were arrested. The three were identified as Patrick Kinunthia Nyambura, Nicholas Ngatia Gunia and George Wanjogu. “Officers based in #Ruai yesterday confiscated several Litres of illegal Petroleum products…

Two men were on Sunday beaten to death by National Youth Service (NYS) trainees for allegedly stealing a phone belong to their boss in Suba, Homa Bay County. The two have been identified as Hesbon Nyamwea and Geoffrey Onjoki. Reports indicate Nyamweya and the said NYS senior official were on a drinking spree at a local pub when the mobile phone went missing. Thereafter, Nyamweya and his colleague, were frog-matched by the trainees to Lambwe NYS Camp to answer questions on the missing phone. However, according to sources, the two didn’t reveal much about the missing phone. The trainees then raided…

The Judiciary is seeking approval of Sh2.1 billion to purchase 232 high-end vehicles for its judges. The amount is part of the Sh5 billion additional funding application submitted to the National Assembly last week during the presentation of the judiciary’s budget estimates. The David Maraga-led body estimates that each vehicle will cost Sh11 million, and the remaining amount, out of the Sh2.1 billion, be used on “other priority areas”. Some of the priority areas listed by the arm of government are car loans for the judges and other judicial staff, pension and mortgages. The Judiciary seeks to purchase 80 Mercedes…

Chief Justice David Maraga, a staunch seventh day Adventist member, has been forced to issue an explanation after attending Jonathan Moi’s burial on Saturday. Last year, while appearing before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for the CJ job, Maraga vowed never to work on Saturday, which he termed the Lord’s sabbath. Maraga’s Saturday move to attend the burial of retired President Daniel Moi’s son raised eyebrows with a section of netizens questioning his hard stance last year. However, in a tweet on Sunday night, Maraga affirmed that his visit to condole with Moi’s family was inline with the sabbath believes.…

Five men are in police custody after they were arrested on Sunday evening for defiling a 13-year-old girl in Ovo Forest, Tana River County. The men have been identified as Said Omar,Galgalo Athumani,Athumani Mohamed,Yasir Mohamed & Dero Juma According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the gang took turns to sexually abuse the minor. “5-Men gang that kidnapped a 13-year-old girl, took her to Ovo forest in #TanaRiver & sexually assaulted her in turns, were yesterday arrested,” a statement from the DCI reads in part. The DCI confirmed that the victim is admitted at a Tana River hospital where…

Police have launched investigations into the death of a Form Two student whose lifeless body was found in Namasanda village, Kakamega County. Reports indicate the boy was murdered before his body was dumped on a road near his home. Over the last three weeks eight such incidents have been recorded, three involving secondary students. Residents have decried increasing cases of insecurity in the region. Local leaders led by Matungu MP Justus Murunga have also condemned the killings. In August last year, the region was on the limelight after a student at Lugusi Secondary School stabbed his colleague, killing him on…

Ten people were on Sunday injured after two rival groups clashed over leadership wrangles at Ngucui AIPCA church in Mwea, Kirinyaga County. Reports indicate among those nursing injuries is the church pastor. The groups are said to have descended on each other with blows and kicks after they allegedly disagreed on who to lead the Sunday service. According to eye witness account, one group led by Archdeacon John Kamau and the other by Archdeacon Naftali Mwangi engaged in an exchange of words before the situation got out of hand. The worshipers reportedly attacked one another with some hurling stones at…

Khery Sameer Rajab popularly known by his stage name Mr. Blue, has launched a new studio for rappers in bid to support Hip Hop musicians in Tanzania. Speaking in an interview with Bongo5, the rapper indicated that the studio will go a long way in helping the needy hip hop artists who for a long time failed to explore their talents for lack of funds. He accused popular Tanzanian recording labels Kings Music and WCB for neglecting the hip hop talent. The artist singled out Diamond Platnumz and Ali Kiba , who he accused of only waging support for singers.…

Tanzania singer Ommy Dimpoz has flown back to Germany for medical check up months after he underwent a throat surgery. The Bongo Flavor singer confirmed the reports through his official Instagram page. Further, Dimpoz expressed his gratitude to God, adding that medical reports indicated he was doing well. “Alhamdulilaah Mungu Ni Mwema (God is great!), ” the singer wrote. In December last year, the singer was airlifted to a Germany hospital after his health deteriorated following a throat surgery in South Africa. In April last year the Nai Nai hitmaker was admitted at a South Africa hospital after developing throat complications while…

Deputy President William Ruto on Sunday honored a fund-raiser invite by an Akorino Church in Molo amid rage by a section of the clergy over politicians’ donations in the country. Reports indicate the DP donated Sh1.5 million towards building of the Israel Assemblies of God Church while President Uhuru Kenyatta offered Sh1 million for the project. Affirming his passion for God’s work, Ruto vowed to continue visiting churches across the country. “Even if satan jumps up and down and lashes at us, that will not prevent the gospel from being spread. I am unmoved and set to visit more churches,”…

The National Police Service has issued an alert of wanted terror suspects in bid to prevent possible attacks in the country. In a statement on Sunday, NPS released photos of the three suspects, and urged their relatives and acquaintances to volunteer information that will aid the police with investigations. Further, the police called upon the suspects to surrender themselves. “We urge those who suspect their relatives or acquaintances could have joined jihad groups, are planning to travel to jihad theatres, or have returned from countries known to harbor jihadists to immediately report to the nearest police station,” the statement read…

Police in Nairobi have arrested a man suspected to have killed his wife in Embakasi, Nairobi County. According to eyewitness account, the body of the deceased was yet to be transferred to the mortuary by the time of publishing this article. Heavy police presence is reportedly in the crime scene. The suspect has since been taken to Embakasi Police Station, as investigations begin. The motive of the murder is yet to be established. The killing comes at a time the country continues to witness increased horrifying cases of murder, some involving couples and university students. Two weeks ago, Ivy wangechi,…