Author: Steve Ireri

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have uncovered a complex smuggling racket where suspects used molasses to hide nearly 41,000 liters of ethanol, in a high-stakes operation that reads like a crime novel. The cleverly concealed consignment, valued at Ksh 29 million, highlights the audacity and creativity of unscrupulous traders determined to dodge taxes and flood the market with illegal products. The joint operation, which ran from August 25 to August 28, 2024, zeroed in on two tanker trucks transporting what appeared to be harmless molasses from a neighboring country. Follow our Facebook page…

Kenyan musician Moses Tarus Omondi, popularly known as Mr Seed, is mourning the loss of his beloved mother. The artist, known for his soulful music, shared the devastating news on his social media, writing, “Rest now my love 💔💔 I will love you forever 🧡🧡.” Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Just days before this tragic news, Mr Seed had reached out to his fans, requesting prayers for his ailing mother, who had been battling a serious illness for over a year. Despite receiving care at The Luton Hospital, and after numerous trips to various hospitals, her condition remained…

Kylian Mbappe found himself in the eye of a social media storm late Wednesday after his X account, formerly Twitter, was seemingly hacked. The prankster behind the attack wasted no time causing chaos, sending out a series of tweets that quickly caught the world’s attention. Among the messages, the Real Madrid superstar was quoted praising Manchester United, declaring Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest player of all time, and even ruling out a return to his former club, Paris Saint-Germain. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The controversy erupted when the hacker boldly claimed that Ronaldo, not Lionel Messi, deserved…

Celebrated Kenyan socialite Huddah Monroe has finally agreed to meet outspoken Mumias East MP Peter Salasya. However, the demands she has set might be too steep for the politician. Huddah revealed that some individuals close to Salasya had been coordinating efforts for their meetup. She took the opportunity to make her conditions clear to everyone involved. The socialite stated that when she lands, she prefers to arrive quietly and privately, avoiding scenarios where high-profile guests are greeted with public traditional dances. She further emphasized her preference for staying in presidential suites, specifically mentioning the luxurious JW Marriott as her ideal…

Tension has gripped Meru for most of the day as anti-Kawira Mwangaza protesters clashed with police. The confrontation escalated when tear gas, intended for the protesters, landed inside Meru Primary School, causing five students to collapse. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: A video of the chaotic scene circulating on Telegram shows students desperately running across the school compound, carrying those who had fainted. An ambulance arrived on the scene, with the students seen being rushed onto stretchers as uncertainty loomed in the county. Read Also: 1: Seven Dead in Horrific Truck Accident in Timau, Meru County 2: Discovery…

Forex trader Sammy Boy has updated his fans just hours after a near-fatal road accident while driving his luxurious Audi TT. He shared that he can’t recall anything from the incident, only waking up to find himself in the hospital, and thanked God for surviving the horrific crash. He explained that his arm is broken, and the seatbelt badly gnawed at his stomach, but expressed gratitude to his family for their swift response after the tragic incident. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The wealthy trader was involved in a grisly accident yesterday, where his ill-fated Audi collided with…

A peaceful morning in Tula, Bangale Sub-county, Tana River County, turned into a nightmare as four people, including a 5-year-old boy, were killed by poisoned arrows in a tragic escalation of clan conflicts. The clashes between the Orma and Degodia communities erupted after the arrest of two men suspected of involvement in the defilement of a 16-year-old girl at El Niqa. As the suspects were taken to Bangale police station, tensions flared, with members of the attackers’ community threatening retaliation if their kin were not released. Their ominous warnings turned deadly when they ambushed unsuspecting members of the victim’s clan…

Hours after videos surfaced of the wealthy young forex trader Sammy Boy cruising down the highway with his friends in luxury cars, he has reportedly been involved in a horrific road accident. A video uploaded to Instagram shows his red Audi TT badly mangled, with the front end shattered into debris, leaving his fans deeply concerned. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The video, posted by the user Get Stunned on his Instagram stories, also shows another sleek saloon car that appears to have been involved in the accident, also in poor condition. While it remains unclear how the…

A Tharaka Nithi County employee is facing trouble after allegedly sending a drone to photograph the home of Chuka Igamba Ng’ombe MP. The employee, Mr. Lawrence Kaburu, has come under scrutiny after the MP had him interrogated by DCI officers at the Chuka Police Station. Kaburu, however, insists that he neither visited nor sent a drone to the MP’s residence. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: This controversy emerged after aerial photos of the MP’s luxurious home surfaced on the Facebook group “Tharaka Nithi County Speaks.” The photos revealed a helipad atop the house, expansive balconies, and a meticulously…

Susan Nakhumicha handed over the reins of the Health Ministry to Deborah Mulongo today at Afya House, marking the end of her tenure as Cabinet Secretary. Reflecting on her time in office, Nakhumicha expressed pride in the reforms she initiated, particularly in expanding access to healthcare. Among her key achievements, she highlighted the training of over 100,000 Community Health Promoters (CHPs), which aimed to bolster primary healthcare services across Kenya. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Nakhumicha also pointed to the significant overhaul at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), which had previously been marred by procurement scandals. Under…