Author: Steve Ireri

A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination room turned into a scene of chaos on Tuesday morning at Sironga Girls High School in Nyamira County, when a student reportedly fainted after being slapped multiple times by a Ministry of Education official. The shocking incident has stirred a public uproar and is now under investigation by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). According to a police report, Beatrice Kendi, a quality assurance officer, entered the examination hall around 9 a.m. for a standard inspection when she noticed a student chewing something. Follow our Facebook page for more updates:…

Terry Charity, a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidate from King David Junior and Secondary School in Juja, Kiambu County, is sitting for her exams while tethered to an oxygen cylinder. Diagnosed with a rare heart and spinal condition, Terry’s journey has been one of relentless hardship, yet her desire to excel and become a neurosurgeon has driven her to endure these exams under unimaginable circumstances. For over a week, Terry has been isolated in a quiet room, her breathing supported by tubes linked to a large oxygen cylinder by her side. Her parents, Lucy Mumbi and Paul Njiru,…

Tanzanian singer and “Sukari” hitmaker Zuchu has revealed that she and her longtime boyfriend, Diamond Platnumz, have decided to end their relationship after three years of dating. The breakup, confirmed on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, comes as a shock to many fans who had been closely following the couple’s public relationship. Zuchu shared the news via a statement, confirming that the split was mutual and amicable, with both parties agreeing to part ways. “After three years of dating, Nasib and I have positively decided to call it quits. This was a mutual decision from both parties,” Zuchu wrote on her…

The Kenyatta family is grappling with profound sorrow following the death of William Gakuo, the younger brother of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who tragically died by suicide at the age of 48. Gakuo, a key figure within the prominent family, was found dead at his residence in Karen on Wednesday, November 6. Police investigations revealed that he died by hanging, with a suicide note found next to him. The sudden and unexpected nature of his death has left family members and close associates in deep shock and mourning. According to a statement released by the family, Gakuo is survived by…

A 90-year-old man in Kirigu Village, Kirinyaga County, narrowly escaped death after his house was set ablaze in what is suspected to be a targeted arson attack by unknown assailants. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, saw James Kamene asleep in his home when the attackers doused his house in petrol before setting it on fire. Kamene’s quick-thinking relatives, led by his grandson John Ndambiri, noticed thick smoke billowing from the house and rushed to his rescue. They managed to pull him from the burning building just in time, before the flames could reach him.…

DJ Pierra Makena, a celebrated figure in the Kenyan entertainment industry, has opened up about the painful challenges she faced when she ventured into the male-dominated world of deejaying. Reflecting on her journey as she celebrates 20 years in the industry, the 43-year-old actress, TV presenter, and DJ revealed that her decision to pursue deejaying was met with harsh criticism, abuse, and personal attacks that nearly forced her to quit. “I went through hell,” DJ Pierra recalls, her voice tinged with the emotion of the difficult moments she faced. “I was called a whore, a stripper, because I was always…

Benedicta Kosgei, a grandmother from Turbo Constituency in Uasin Gishu County, has shared how winning a cow in the Great Chepsaita Cross Country Marathon last year has positively impacted her life. Kosgei, who finished third in the senior category of the marathon in December 2023, was awarded a cow, which now produces more than 20 liters of milk each day. The cow has become a valuable asset for Kosgei, allowing her to sell the milk to the nearby ACK Chepsaita Primary School. The steady income has helped her cover daily expenses like soap, sugar, and other essentials, while also easing…

13 teachers, including 9 exam invigilators, have been arrested after students were found in possession of photocopied answers during the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mathematics Paper 2 exam. The shocking discovery was made on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Nyamninia Secondary School in Gem, Yala Sub-County. The incident unfolded when KNEC officials, monitoring the ongoing exams, noticed suspicious behavior among candidates during the Mathematics Paper 2 session. A search revealed that some students were carrying photocopied answers, and in a further shocking twist, the exam supervisor, Mr. Isaac Wesonga, was also found with the illicit material. Authorities quickly…

A dispute over a mere Kshs 200 ended in tragedy on Tuesday evening at the Garissa Lodge market in Kisumu Central Sub-County. What began as a simple argument between two men over how to split the proceeds from the sale of a pair of safari boots escalated into violence, leaving one man dead and the other facing murder charges. According to Kisumu Central Sub-County Police Commander Peter Mulai, the altercation between the two men turned deadly when 25-year-old Nicholas Otieno punched the victim on the left side of his jaw. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The force of…

Political activist Kasmuel McOure, a prominent Gen Z figure known for leading youth protests, has officially joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. The announcement followed McOure’s recent meeting with ODM Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor, Gladys Wanga, in which the two discussed plans to revitalize youth and student engagement within the party. McOure emphasized ODM’s commitment to championing the rights and dignity of ordinary Kenyans, describing it as “the only pro-people party in East and Central Africa.” Follow our Facebook page for more updates: He encouraged young people across the country to join ODM, positioning it as the political…