Author: Steve Ireri

A Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) employee perished after a tragic fall from an electric pole at Nyabondo Centre in Nyakach sub-county on Tuesday afternoon. The worker, identified as Jackson Okoth, was performing routine maintenance with a colleague when the unfortunate incident occurred. According to Upper Nyakach Assistant County Commissioner Dawin Orina, Okoth fell on his head, sustaining severe injuries. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Despite being rushed to Nyabondo Mission Hospital immediately after the fall, Okoth was pronounced dead on arrival due to the impact of the fall. Read Also: 1: Vera Sidika Vows To Keep…

Embattled Embu traders have received a significant boost following a generous commitment from local businessman and philanthropist Kenjava Wakogoto Mwaniki. Wakogoto has pledged to repair the deteriorating St. Annes Kiriari-Kithunguriri Road, which recently caused a major loss for milk vendor John Kinyua. On Tuesday, Kinyua, known as Gatia, experienced a distressing accident when his motorbike slid on the poorly maintained road, leading to the spillage of 182 litres of milk destined for Kiriari Market. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The incident highlighted ongoing issues with the road, which residents have long criticized for contributing to accidents and financial…

Self-proclaimed TikTok president Nyako was taken aback when she realized that the Airbnb she had rented in Nairobi was owned by YouTuber Mungai Eve. The outspoken TikToker expressed surprise at the coincidence, noting that she doesn’t like Mungai Eve personally. She recalled that she had dismissed a watchman’s hint that the house belonged to someone well-known. Nyako shared her shock during a TikTok live session from inside the house, where background voices confirmed that the property indeed belonged to the popular YouTuber. Initially, Nyako didn’t recognize Mungai Eve and even asked if she was from TikTok. However, she soon learned…

Botswana’s jubilant celebration of sprinter Letsile Tebogo’s historic gold medal win at the Paris Olympics has sparked a wave of comparisons with Kenya’s own Olympic achievements. Tebogo, who made history as Botswana’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist with a record-breaking 200-meter race time of 19.46 seconds, was welcomed home by an enthusiastic crowd at the National Stadium in Gaborone. Thousands of fans cheered as Tebogo paraded around the stadium on a bus, with the country’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi declaring a half-day holiday in his honor. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: In stark contrast, Kenyan athletes, who brought home four…

Celestine Ndinda recently shared a delightful and touching story about her eldest son, Tugi, that has warmed the hearts of many. The young boy, known for his vibrant personality, was initially overjoyed when he saw what he believed to be his own image on the cover of his father Njugush’s new book, Whispers of Childhood. The cover features a photo of a young, bald boy that Tugi confidently assumed was himself, leading to a moment of pure excitement. However, that excitement soon turned into confusion and disappointment when Tugi discovered the truth: the child on the cover was not him…

Five family members, including a woman and four children, lost their lives when their vehicle collided with a lorry in the Mbaruk area of Gilgil, Nakuru County. The collision occurred when the driver of a Mercedes Benz, who was overtaking in the wrong lane, collided with a lorry traveling in the opposite direction. According to Gilgil Sub County Police Commander Jamleck Ngaruiya, the personal car was en route to Nakuru from Gilgil, while the lorry was headed towards Nairobi from Nakuru. Tragically, the impact of the crash resulted in the immediate death of the woman and the four children. Their…

Seven people were killed and a lorry they were using was set ablaze by gunmen in Elle Dimtu, Moyale, Marsabit County. The area, situated along the Kenya-Ethiopia border, was the scene of this deadly ambush which also left two others injured. Eastern Regional Police Commander Charles Naibei stated that the motive behind the attack is still unclear. The victims, who were transporting food from the border town, were ambushed by the attackers who shot at the vehicle before igniting it. Two survivors managed to escape and hide in nearby thickets. Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatanni has called for immediate…

In a dramatic courtroom scene, Violet Ndukwe, a househelp from Kawangware, confessed to stealing a gold ring valued at KSh 683,700 from her employer in Runda. Appearing before Magistrate Rose Ndombi at Milimani Law Court, Ndukwe broke down in tears as she revealed that her father’s severe health issues drove her to sell the precious item for a mere KSh 4,000. “I am asking the court and my employer for mercy and forgiveness,” Ndukwe sobbed. “I took the ring and sold it because my father urgently needed medical care.” Read Also: 1: Dancehall Fanatics Ungovernable After Court Frees Jamaican Singer…

Ugandan socialite Zari Hassan has hinted at a potential split from her husband, Shakib, citing his ongoing insecurity over her past relationship with Diamond Platnumz. In a candid social media post, Zari expressed her frustration with Shakib’s constant jealousy and need for reassurance whenever Diamond, her baby daddy, visits. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Zari, who maintains that her past with Diamond is definitively over, asserted that both she and Diamond have moved on—she with Shakib and Diamond with his current girlfriend. Despite this, Shakib’s doubts continue to strain their marriage. “I have to defend myself constantly. I…

A skit has surfaced depicting the moment when a restless “Dem wa Facebook” was almost tricked by Ramcy Don, also known as the Kenyan Jason Derulo, after the content creator sent her photos of the American rapper, claiming to be him. The deception began when the Kenyan Jason Derulo sent photos of the real American Jason Derulo to “Dem wa Facebook,” asking her for a date. The skit then unfolds with “Dem wa Facebook” seen anxiously waiting at a hotel bar, where they had agreed to meet. As she awaited the arrival of the supposed American rapper, the video shows…