Author: Steve Ireri

Tanzanian portrait artist Shadrack Chaula has been released from prison after social media users raised over $2,000 (KSh 258k) to pay his fine for cybercrimes. Chaula was convicted for burning a picture of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and insulting her in a viral video. His release follows a week of intense public debate and fundraising efforts. Social Media Rally for Chaula’s Freedom Chaula’s arrest and subsequent conviction sparked a wave of sympathy and outrage across Tanzania. The 24-year-old artist was charged with cyber-harassment and incitement after admitting to posting the controversial video on TikTok. Follow our Facebook page for more…

The Kenol-Sagana-Marua dual carriageway has become a transformative infrastructure project in Kenya, significantly improving traffic flow and boosting the regional economy. The highway, part of the larger Northern Corridor, stretches 84 kilometers from Kenol in Murang’a County to Marua in Nyeri County, passing through Kirinyaga County. It is a vital segment of the Great North Road, which connects Cape Town to Cairo, facilitating trade and movement across Africa. The project was initiated during the presidency of Uhuru Kenyatta and commenced in late 2019. The construction, overseen by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), is funded jointly by the African Development…

Students from the United States International University (USIU) have once again left Kenyans in awe after a video emerged showing them using various luxury SUVs, including the latest models, for school campaigns. This follows a previous shock when students revealed their monthly expenditures, some reaching up to Ksh 300K. In a video posted by user Grace Wahome on TikTok, a group of students from one political faction is seen arriving on campus in a convoy dressed in the party’s theme color, red. The convoy, consisting of over 20 cars adorned with red ribbons and decorations, featured several luxury vehicles that…

Brian Chira’s grandmother provided fans with an update on the ongoing investigation into her grandson’s tragic death, stating that the probe is halfway complete as Wilson Police Station has returned Chira’s phone. She was accompanied by TikToker Obidan Dela, who had taken her to the station and requested that she update her TikTok followers on the matter. The grandmother explained that there is hope, as the only remaining issue is with the DCI at the Kibera Law Courts, where another of the deceased TikToker’s phones is being held for investigation. She mentioned that the other phone, which she has yet…

A video has surfaced showing a chaotic moment when two relatives began hurling bitter accusations at each other just hours after their kin was buried, leaving the pastors and mourners bewildered. The confrontation started after the burial, during the flower-laying ceremony, when a man began accusing a woman, who was standing between two clergymen, of wishing for the deceased’s death, claiming she was happy their kin had passed away. Despite being in the presence of the clergy, the woman did not hold back her anger. She retorted, questioning why the man was fixating on the deceased and sarcastically asking if…

Chris Odawa, the father of Rex Kanyike, a 24-year-old who was tragically shot by a police officer during the initial anti-finance bill protests, has shared the sorrow he endures seeing the officer remain free. In an interview, Odawa expressed his belief that someone powerful in the government is protecting the officer, as he remains unapprehended despite shooting another individual. Odawa spoke bitterly about his son’s unjust death, revealing the pain he lives with daily. He shared social media posts identifying the officer and his family, expressing his frustration at the officer’s continued freedom and his own desire for revenge. Follow…

Bishop Allan Kiuna, renowned for his influential role as the co-founder and senior pastor of Jubilee Christian Church (JCC) in Nairobi, has passed away. Diagnosed with multiple myeloma cancer in 2018, Bishop Kiuna publicly shared his battle with the disease in 2019, expressing gratitude to God for seeing him through the challenging ordeal. He died at a hospital in Nairobi where he had been admitted after his condition deteriorated on Tuesday, according to a family spokesman. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Friends and family congregated at his Runda home upon hearing the news of his death. Must Read:…

Kenyans, alongside Azimio leaders, have expressed shock and skepticism on social media following Raila Odinga’s unexpected endorsement of William Ruto’s call for dialogue. Many speculate that political considerations may have influenced the veteran politician, with some suggesting he may have been swayed by Ruto’s overtures or other undisclosed factors. Raila’s own son, Raila Junior, has been vocal in rejecting his father’s stance, asserting that no consensus exists among Kenyans for the dialogue as purported by Raila. The controversy erupted on Tuesday, July 9, after Raila Odinga, a prominent figure in Kenya’s political landscape, announced his support for bipartisan talks aimed…

Daadab Member of Parliament Farah Maalim has dismissed a viral video that seemingly shows him threatening Generation Z individuals over recent anti-Finance Bill protests. The video, which began trending on X on Tuesday, July 9, purportedly quoted Maalim saying he would have killed 5000 Gen Zs if he were the current president. However, Maalim has labeled the clip as fake, claiming it was doctored by unknown individuals from Somalia to misrepresent his statements. According to Maalim, the video is a product of cutting and pasting, where words were taken out of context to create a misleading narrative. “The video making…

TV 47 Friday Show host Betty Kyallo has moved to sue blogger Edgar Obare, accusing him of a persistent pattern of publishing defamatory posts about her. The celebrated media personality, known for her illustrious 13-year news anchoring career, is taking a firm stand against what she described as malicious and baseless attacks on her reputation. Betty’s legal team has issued a stern warning to Edgar Obare, accusing him of spreading false and damaging information about her on his Instagram page. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Her legal representatives highlighted the gravity of Edgar’s actions in a strong-worded letter…