Author: Steve Ireri

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…

In a bold effort to restore confidence in deep-sea exploration, Ohio billionaire Larry Connor announced plans to take a KSh 2.6 billion submersible to the Titanic wreck site, aiming to prove the industry’s safety improvements following last year’s OceanGate disaster. Connor, a real estate investor from Dayton, will join Triton Submarines co-founder Patrick Lahey in a voyage plunging over 12,400 feet to the historic shipwreck. The expedition will be undertaken in the Triton 4000/2 Abyssal Explorer, a state-of-the-art vessel designed by Lahey. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: “I want to show people worldwide that while the ocean is…

Socialite and entrepreneur Risper Faith drew all eyes during her interview on Oga Obinna’s show, arriving in a luxury wig valued at KSh 150,000. The successful entrepreneur also revealed that her dress was sourced from Ghana by a Karen-based designer, and cost her a whooping KSh 40,000. Among the items Risper showcased during the interview was a Fendi ring, which she mentioned as probably the most expensive item she was wearing, noting it was worth as much as a Mazda Demio. Risper dismissed rumors that her wealthy boyfriend funds her lavish lifestyle, emphasizing that she likes to contribute even when…

Police are investigating the mysterious death of Peter Kioko Wambua, a 52-year-old passenger, who was discovered unresponsive in a matatu along the Machakos-Koka route. Wambua had boarded the matatu in Machakos town on the evening of Saturday, May 25, 2024, heading to his rural home in Kamuani. Before the journey commenced, he informed the conductor of his destination and paid his fare, requesting to be alerted upon arrival at Kamuani. As the matatu reached Kamuani, the conductor called for passengers intending to alight. When Wambua did not respond, the conductor attempted to wake him, only to find him unresponsive. Seeking…