Author: Steve Ireri

A somber day turned chaotic in Kagaki village, Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga County, when an area assistant chief dramatically stopped the burial of 70-year-old Joseph Muchoki, causing a stir among villagers. Mary Muthoni, the deceased’s sister-in-law, had been attempting to fulfill a promise made to her late husband by burying Muchoki immediately after his death. Financially strained, Muthoni enlisted eight local youths to craft a makeshift coffin from leftover wood to give her brother-in-law a hasty burial. However, the plan was thwarted when the assistant chief intervened, citing concerns over the rushed nature of the burial. According to Muthoni, she had…

Decorated Malkia Strikers setter Janet Wanja has succumbed to gallbladder cancer, her family announced early Friday morning. Wanja, who was 40 years old, passed away at her home in Nairobi while under palliative care, bringing an end to a life marked by relentless passion and extraordinary contributions to Kenyan volleyball. The tragic news was shared by her younger brother, Kevin Kimani, a prominent footballer currently on loan at Mathare United, in a heartfelt social media post. “The family of Janet Wanja would like to announce her passing on after a brave battle with gallbladder cancer. Our sincere and deepest gratitude…

The stillness of Christmas evening in Rongo town, Migori County, was violently disrupted when a storey building under construction crumbled into a heap of dust and twisted metal. What should have been a day of celebration has turned into a harrowing race against time as rescue teams battle to save lives buried beneath the rubble. The collapse, which occurred just after dusk, has left the community in shock. Witnesses describe a deafening roar as the building gave way, sending construction materials and debris flying into the air. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Police confirmed that a man and…

Popular crossdresser and content creator Kelvin Kinuthia has sparked laughter and admiration online after sharing a hilarious and heartwarming story about his househelp’s unexpected glow-up. In a video that has since gone viral, Kinuthia recalled how his househelp, who joined his household with barely anything, left for the Christmas holiday in style, pulling a suitcase so large it could rival a celebrity’s travel gear. “She came to my house with nothing but a small bag and her head clean-shaven,” Kinuthia said, his signature humor shining through. “Now, she’s leaving with Spanish braids and a suitcase. Ameenda na briefcase, and honestly,…

Three French tourists were rushed to Kijabe Hospital on Tuesday after being involved in a harrowing road accident in the Magina area while en route from Nakuru to Nairobi. According to police reports, one of the tourists sustained serious injuries, while the other two were treated for minor injuries. The National Police Service confirmed the incident, adding that investigations are underway to establish the cause of the accident. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The unfortunate event has added to the growing concerns over road safety in Kenya, especially during the busy festive season. Authorities are urging all motorists…

Two passengers seeking transport to Mombasa were robbed of over KSh 400,000 after falling victim to a cunning gang posing as good Samaritans. The incident, which unfolded near the Simba Cement area in Athi River, underscores the perils of relying on unverified transport during the festive rush. The victims, a man from Kiambu and a woman from Mombasa, were stranded at Mlolongo, grappling with the nationwide shortage of public transport. As desperation set in, a private vehicle stopped, offering them a lift. Inside the car were four strangers who appeared kind but were, in reality, seasoned criminals. Follow our Facebook…

The Narok-Mai Mahiu Road witnessed a devastating morning on Monday as seven lives were lost in two horrifying accidents involving six vehicles and a motorcycle. The chain of tragedies, occurring around 10 a.m., left families grieving and a community in shock. The first incident unfolded when a trailer traveling toward Mai Mahiu suffered a tyre burst, careening out of control. The massive vehicle crashed into a Toyota Premio, an ENA Coach bus, and a Narok-Line matatu, scattering them off the road. Three passengers in the matatu were killed instantly, their lives cut short in a moment of chaos. Follow our…

Police in Homabay County have arrested seven employees of a local restaurant in connection with the tragic death of Paul Sunday, a fourth-year student at Tom Mboya University. Sunday, 24, was found stripped naked, brutally beaten, and tied to the counter of Dalawa Hotel and Restaurant, where he was left to suffer. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The horrifying scene was discovered after a Homabay County Enforcement Officer reported a disturbance at the establishment on Friday afternoon. According to the police report, the officer arrived at Dalawa Hotel around 1:30 p.m. and was confronted with a chilling sight:…

Two days after the heartbreaking death of former AFC Leopards winger Ezekiel Otuoma, his wife Racheal has poured out her anguish, describing the unending pain of losing her husband. Otuoma, fondly remembered as “Rooney,” passed away on Friday night after a grueling battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a rare condition that left him wheelchair-bound and ended his promising football career. In a heartfelt social media post, Racheal laid bare her grief, calling the loss an open wound—“kidonda”—that may never heal. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: “It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone;…

Zambian authorities have arrested two individuals accused of plotting to harm President Hakainde Hichilema using witchcraft. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga revealed on Friday that the suspects, identified as Jasten Mabulesse Candunde, 42, and Leonard Phiri, 43, were allegedly hired by Nelson Banda, the younger brother of fugitive lawmaker Jay Banda, to carry out the sinister plot. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Jay Banda, currently on the run after escaping police custody in August 2024 while facing aggravated robbery charges, remains at large. His brother’s alleged involvement in orchestrating this bizarre scheme has left the nation stunned. Read Also:…