Author: Steve Ireri

Two suspects were arrested on Tuesday after being found in possession of a firearm stolen from a police vehicle at Jogoo Road Police Station in Nairobi’s Kamukunji area. The theft, which occurred in August, had triggered a tense search that spanned weeks, involving a collaborative effort between local authorities and members of the public. According to an earlier police report, the rifle vanished under bizarre circumstances when an officer left his car at the entrance of Jogoo Road Police Station to engage his colleagues at the front desk. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Upon his return, the officer…

Crowds, dressed in black, gathered to pay their final respects, with many unable to hold back tears as they mourned Desree Moraa’s tragic death. A video of the burial, attended by key figures, surfaced on TikTok, showing attendees wearing somber expressions, struggling to believe that Moraa was gone. Her mother, dressed in a black gown and sunglasses, was visibly grief-stricken. Supported by two people, she managed to summon the strength to toss a handful of soil into her daughter’s grave, a customary act before the burial is completed. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Moraa’s white casket was surrounded…

It was a day of joy and redemption at Thika Main Prison when Philip Mutune, a man sentenced to 30 years in prison for trafficking Sh5 million worth of narcotics, was released early and is now on track to graduate as a lawyer. Ten years ago, Mutune’s life took a dark turn when he was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) with narcotics, leading to his conviction at the Milimani Law Courts. His sentence sent him through several prisons, starting at Industrial Area Prison, then Kamiti Maximum, before finally transferring to Thika to complete his term. But today, thanks…

Social media sensation Sheryl Gabriella has finally spoken out, setting the record straight after swirling rumors claimed she was expecting her second child. In a laid-back, witty chat with YouTuber Nicholas Kioko, Sheryl addressed the photo that fueled the gossip—a picture of her rounded tummy. It turns out, it was nothing more than a playful moment, with Sheryl explaining, “I was bloated, not pregnant. But who knows, maybe the Holy Spirit was up To something!” she joked, lightheartedly dismissing the buzz. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The internet had been abuzz with speculation, but Sheryl’s humor and grace…

At least 140 people have tragically died after a fuel tanker exploded late Tuesday in Majia, a town in northern Nigeria’s Jigawa State. The accident occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle, leading to a catastrophic fire. As locals rushed to the scene to collect fuel from the overturned tanker, the explosion left a deadly toll, wounding an additional 50 people. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Emergency services scrambled to manage the aftermath, with the injured transported to nearby hospitals in Ringim and Hadejia for treatment. Read Also: 1: Twelfth Victim of Embakasi Gas Explosion Dies…

A few hours after Protus Wechuli Sifuna, the Trans Nzoia Chief, trended online for his now-viral narration involving the word “misheveve,” a surprising offer has come his way. Imperial Dental Clinic, based in Nairobi, has extended an incredible offer to fix his teeth, completely free of charge. Sifuna shot to fame after a video of him dramatically recounting a domestic dispute went viral, with his mention of the unusual term “misheveve” sparking a nationwide trend. The video captured him narrating a heated moment when a young man asked his mother what she had prepared for dinner. Follow our Facebook page…

Cha Ngoo village in Mwingi is reeling from a devastating tragedy after a fire claimed the lives of twin toddlers on Wednesday. The one-year-nine-month-old twins were asleep at home when the inferno broke out. Their mother, who had briefly left to work at her nearby shop, returned to find her home engulfed in flames. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Heartbroken neighbors attempted to battle the blaze but were unable to rescue the children. The tragic scene was confirmed by local chief Barnard Musili, who noted that the cause of the fire remains unclear. See Also: 1: Thee Pluto…

A Ugandan man has been sentenced to five years in prison for sending a fake terror alert to Interpol in a twisted attempt to punish his estranged wife. Moses Kabali, a resident of Kenya, authored a malicious email on June 30, 2024, claiming to have insider knowledge of an imminent terrorist attack. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Kabali’s email reached the Interpol General Secretariat in France, urging them to alert Kenyan security agencies of the impending attack by a known terrorist group. He even went further, providing the phone number of a woman whom he identified as…

Kenyan TikToker Baba Talisha was left stunned after a TikTok user, noticing his radiant appearance in recent videos, accused him of bleaching his skin. However, the father of one didn’t waste time responding to the female fan, who went by the username @ Natasha, and even made a full video to shut her down. In his video, Baba T used the viral song Wamejaribu Kuharibu Jina Imekataa by Nyashinski, which talks about people’s attempts to tarnish one’s reputation and hold them back. He showcased himself going about his daily work, unbothered by the comments, sending a clear message for her…

An Austrian racist sent CNN Africa correspondent Larry Madowo a fourth email, criticizing his show as “bland” and expressing frustration with its advertisements. The man, who had previously written to Madowo, complained again, saying that when Madowo’s program airs, he feels like turning off his TV. Larry shared a screenshot of the email on social media, which was titled, “To be teachable is a virtue.” Follow our Facebook page for more updates: In the email, the man expressed his growing frustration with the show, stating that even the advertisements, like the one promoting “African Voices Changemakers,” were becoming unbearable for…