Author: Steve Ireri

Panic gripped the Mombasa-Nairobi highway late last night after a matatu overturned near Maanzoni, leaving several passengers injured. The matatu, traveling from Machakos to Nairobi, became a scene of terror when a desperate swerve to avoid colliding with another vehicle sent it careening off balance. Eyewitnesses recounted the heart-stopping moment as the driver, in a frantic bid to prevent disaster, lost control, causing the vehicle to flip over. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: “It all happened so fast; one moment, we were cruising, and the next, people were screaming as the matatu overturned,” a shaken passenger shared. Read…

Zetech University student from the Thika Road campus tragically ended his life, leaving behind a haunting Facebook post accusing a female lecturer of pushing him into depression. The student, whose lifeless body was discovered in a rented apartment in Weitethie, alleged that Doreen Mwangi, a lecturer at the institution, made his academic life unbearable. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: In the post, he described Mwangi as “the worst woman” he had ever encountered and claimed that numerous students had previously filed complaints about her conduct. Read Also: 1: KCSE 2024 Kicks Off With Over 960,000 Students 2: Uhuru…

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja Kirocho is facing mounting pressure following the tragic collapse of an illegal goldmine in Marsabit County, which claimed the lives of six miners and left ten others seriously injured. The incident occurred on Monday, December 9, at the notorious Hillo Dabel site, despite a government ban and police security meant to keep miners out. The disaster has thrown a spotlight on the ongoing illegal mining activities in the region, with many questioning how miners managed to access the closed site. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Reports suggest that residents had long raised…

Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz has broken his silence on his controversial non-appearance at the Furaha Festival in Kenya. The singer, who was paid a hefty KSh 19.4 million for the performance, has shifted the blame onto fellow musician Willy Paul, accusing him of creating unnecessary drama and clout-chasing. Diamond claims that he was ready to perform but was delayed due to security concerns and organizational chaos at the event. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: He insists that he was not against Willy Paul performing before him, as he was the headliner and other artists had performed before him…

Over 200 Kenyan police officers are preparing to deploy to the Caribbean nation, a mission set into motion after the reopening of its main airports. The Toussaint Louverture International Airport and Guy Malary Domestic Airport had been shuttered for weeks following a harrowing attack on November 11, where gang gunfire struck planes operated by Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and American Airlines. Although no passengers were injured, the incident left a Spirit Airlines flight attendant wounded and forced the diversion of several flights, prompting authorities to ground operations in Port-au-Prince. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: This marked yet another…

Veteran journalist and former Citizen TV Managing Editor Herman Igambi has passed away, marking the end of a harrowing nine-year battle with brain cancer. Diagnosed in 2015, Igambi’s fight against the devastating disease saw him undergo a series of grueling surgeries, including eye and brain procedures, that left him severely weakened and ultimately claimed his life. Igambi spent most of his retirement in his ancestral home in Burunda, Saboti Constituency, Trans-Nzoia County, where he found solace despite his deteriorating health. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: In August of this year, his condition worsened after suffering a debilitating stroke…

Renowned political activist Kasmuel McOure found himself in an embarrassing situation on Tuesday after he was chased away by protesters during an anti-femicide demonstration in Nairobi’s Central Business District. The incident, captured in a now-viral video, shows the activist being confronted by angry demonstrators, most of them young women, who accused him of being a “traitor.” In the video, the protesters can be heard chanting against McOure, calling him out for his perceived opportunism. “We don’t need you here!” one protester shouted as McOure tried to join the demonstration. The intensity of the accusations forced him to flee, running for…

Paratus Group has expanded into Kenya through a joint venture with Nairobi-based MoveOn Telecoms Ltd. The newly formed partnership will focus on providing and installing Starlink satellite internet services across Kenya, marking a major milestone for both companies. Paratus, an authorized reseller of Starlink’s LEO (low earth orbit) satellite services, aims to boost internet access in underserved areas, offering high-speed, reliable connectivity with more than 99.5% uptime, regardless of local infrastructure limitations. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: This expansion follows Paratus’ recent growth across the continent, with Eswatini being its latest launch, and signals a strategic push into…

A breakthrough in the brutal murder of Sospeter Osunga, aka “Akoko the Billionaire,” has been made by detectives based at DCI Kibra, who arrested the main suspect in the crime on November 18, 2024. Akoko, a 23-year-old fourth-year architecture student at Kirinyaga University, was fatally attacked by a gang of hoodlums in the Ayani area after a confrontation with Bodaboda riders. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Investigations, which included crucial testimonies from witnesses and intelligence leads, have linked the arrested suspect to the savage attack, which left Akoko with multiple stab wounds on his stomach and back, tragically…

A devastating fire broke out at Wapewape zone in Mukuru Kwa Njenga on Sunday afternoon, December 8, engulfing iron sheet houses in a deadly blaze that quickly spread through the area. Eyewitness videos show the towering flames tearing through the densely packed homes, with desperate residents fleeing from the inferno as they attempt to salvage their belongings. Community volunteers and fire brigade personnel rushed to the scene, working tirelessly to contain the fire, but by the time of writing, the extent of casualties remained unclear. This heartbreaking incident comes just weeks after another deadly fire claimed six lives and injured…