Author: Steve Ireri

Former Nairobi Governor, Mike Sonko, took to Instagram to expose a disturbing trend of scammers impersonating him on social media platforms, deceiving unsuspecting Kenyans with promises of loans and sponsorships. Sonko revealed the arrest of Tyson Kibet, a student at Kabete Polytechnic, who had created a fake Facebook page in Sonko’s name and turned it into a dating site, posting nude photos of women and soliciting money from interested men. According to Sonko, Kibet was apprehended by DCI officers, charged with cybersquatting, and arraigned in court, where he was released on a cash bail of Sh200,000 or a bond of…

In a turn of events, Neno Evangelist Pastor Ng’ang’a openly expressed regret for voting for William Samoei Ruto, citing disappointment with the Kenya Kwanza government and its leader. Addressing his congregation, Ng’ang’a praised former President Uhuru Kenyatta for defending his church land, contrasting it with Ruto’s perceived inaction against land grabbers. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: “Thank God for Uhuru. Even if they say he’s a drunkard, I’d choose Uhuru a thousand times over. When my land was under threat, Uhuru intervened with just one phone call,” Ng’ang’a passionately declared, highlighting his appreciation for Kenyatta’s prompt response to…

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has moved swiftly to protest a surprise raid by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officials on Radio Rahma FM, a station he owns. In a video circulating on social media, Governor Nassir is seen protesting outside the radio station premises, linking the raid to his stance on banning muguka in Mombasa County, which he cited for health concerns. Despite the raid, Nassir vowed to continue his efforts to combat muguka and plans to address the issue in an upcoming meeting with President William Ruto. Governor Nassir voiced strong objections to the raid, suggesting it was a retaliatory…

A request by a Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) officer to withdraw his surety for his daughter’s boyfriend, who faces fraud-related charges, has been granted. The decision was handed down by Senior Principal Magistrate Mogire Onkoba at the Eldoret Law Courts. Stephen Yego, the KDF officer, had deposited his title deed as surety to secure the release of the accused, Jacob Kipserem, also known as Obed Sisei. However, Yego expressed his frustration in court over Kipserem’s repeated failures to appear, missing court dates more than eight times. “I have come to demand for my title deed back and let the suspect…

UK scientists have discovered a new planet, Gliese 12b, that could potentially support human life, and it’s relatively close in space terms. The planet, located just 40 light years away, has a temperature around 42°C, making it one of the few known planets where humans could theoretically survive. Larissa Palethorpe from the University of Edinburgh explained, “It’d be uncomfortable for a human, but the way we define ‘habitability’ is that liquid water could exist on the surface of the planet, which in this case it could.” Palethorpe and her team used NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) to discover Gliese…

Content creator Pretty Vishy now claims that her ex-boyfriend, singer Stivo Simple Boy, is not her type. She shared a cryptic post on her Instagram stories, seemingly shading the ‘Freshi Barida’ hitmaker by stating that her ex is no longer the kind of man she desires. The digital creator also questioned whether people remain obsessed with their ex-partners despite falling out of love. Though Vishy didn’t explicitly mention Stivo, netizens were convinced she was referring to him, as she frequently brings him up in her discussions. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: This development follows years of Pretty Vishy…

Kenya’s fast rising comedienne Dem Wa Facebook alongside his boss Oga Obinna have announced a joint “Meet the Fans” tour. The comedienne took the delightful news to her Facebook page, asking her devout fans not to miss and to ensure they have secured tickets in good time. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The ‘meet the fans tour’ will see the duo hold a show to meet and engage with their fans while at times giving them short performances to appreciate their support. The tour is scheduled to kick off in July and tickets are available on the madfun…

As the deadline for filing tax returns looms, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced revised working hours to accommodate the surge in filings. In a notice published in local dailies on Tuesday, May 28, the authority stated that working hours would be extended until midnight on select days across KRA service centers, Huduma Centers, and the contact center. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Starting immediately, all tax service offices will operate from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on weekdays, with Saturday hours set from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, except for June 29, when services will run…

Kakamega County has significantly improved access to clean and safe drinking water for 6,400 rural households through the “Amatsi Khumuliango” (Water at the Doorstep) program initiated by Governor Fernandes Barasa. This initiative has increased water access from 62 percent in 2022 to 74 percent, with an ambitious goal of reaching over 90 percent by 2027. Peninah Mukabane, the County Executive Committee Member in Charge of Environment, Water, Natural Resources, and Climate Change, highlighted that the county requires at least Sh5 billion to ensure all residents have water access. Given budgetary constraints, the county is collaborating with the national government and…

Days after Mombasa and Kilifi counties enforced a controversial ban on Muguka, the High Court in Embu County has intervened, suspending the prohibition and siding with Muguka users and traders. The court issued a restraining order preventing the counties from implementing the ban until July 8, 2024, when a full hearing on the matter will be conducted. The court’s ruling came after mixed reactions greeted the ban, which had prohibited the sale, distribution, and use of Muguka. In an executive order dated May 22, 2024, Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Nassir announced that no motor vehicles carrying Muguka would be allowed entry…