Author: Steve Ireri

Athi River, Kenya – May 28, 2024 – The residents of Mto Mawe and Samora have joined forces to rebuild a critical bridge that was swept away by heavy rains earlier this year, in what is now a remarkable display of community spirit. Frustrated by the lack of government intervention, the community has decided to take matters into their own hands, organizing a fundraiser to finance the bridge’s reconstruction. The bridge, which collapsed in May, has left many residents stranded, including schoolchildren, business people, and farmers who rely on the bridge to access markets and essential services. The lack of…

A school has been ordered to pay the mother of a Grade Two pupil KSh 650,000 for stigmatisation and discrimination after expelling her 12-year-old son due to his HIV status. The HIV and Aids Tribunal found Najah Primary School in Garissa guilty of unfairly dismissing the boy, who was on medication for HIV when he enrolled in 2019. The boy had discreetly managed his antiretroviral (ARV) medication regimen with the help of his elder brother, who also attended the school. Despite this, the school administration expelled him upon discovering his HIV status. The boy’s mother testified that Najah Primary School…

In a startling turn of events, villagers in Chwele, Bungoma County, were shocked to discover photos of a woman who had died prematurely after ransacking a suspected witch’s den. The villagers, enraged and suspicious of certain individuals engaging in illicit activities, searched several homes. During the search, they uncovered alarming items, including a bag filled with snake skins, which they now associate with witchcraft. A video of the incident surfaced on Instagram, showing a large group of villagers examining the contents of a bag retrieved from the den. Among the items were human hairs and other disturbing objects. Follow our…

Days after a Kenyan climber died on Mt. Everest due to negligence in carrying supplemental oxygen, another Kenyan man is boasting about reaching Mt. Kenya’s highest peak without this crucial equipment.  A video has surfaced showing him at Lenana Peak and discussing his upcoming attempt to scale Mt. Everest without supplemental oxygen. He explained that climbing Mt. Kenya without the equipment was part of his preparation for Everest, expressing exhilaration over his achievement. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The viral video, which has concerned many viewers, shows him at the peak beginning his descent, struggling with the poor…

Musician KRG the Don has issued a stern warning to a bodaboda rider who stole his phone on a Nairobi street, angrily vowing to teach the thief a lesson.  The musician, who shared several screenshots of his tracking process, stated he would not let the thief get away with the handset and intended to use the incident to set an example for other thieves. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: In one screenshot shared on his Instagram, the ‘Mambo Imechemka’ hitmaker showed his progress in tracking down the thief. The screenshot indicated that the thief had headed to Mwiki…

Women in Ongata Rongai have made a surprising appeal to the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) to stop hunting down Makena, the lioness that has recently made headlines for preying on local dogs. Despite the potential danger, these women view Makena as a blessing in disguise. “Our husbands report home in good time by 6 pm in the evenings,” the women claimed, praising Makena for inadvertently restoring family bonds. Mercy Joshua, commenting on Facebook, called Makena a “blessing in disguise,” noting that families in Ongata Rongai have become more stable. The lioness, which has so far eaten six dogs, has been…

Tanzanian businesswoman and model Hamisa Mobetto has confirmed her split from wealthy boyfriend Kevin Sowax, with whom she had been dating for nearly two years. Responding to a Tanzanian blogger’s question about her relationship status, Hamisa clarified that she is now single and confirmed that she and Kevin had parted ways. She mentioned that it has been some time since their breakup and emphasized that there was no animosity or major issue that caused their separation, describing it as a mutual decision. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Hamisa noted that the physical distance between them, as they lived…

CNN international correspondent Larry Madowo has responded to a portrait drawn by an aspiring artist who fell short of capturing his likeness accurately. Larry took to Facebook to share his disappointment, posting the drawing that depicted him with sparse and distinct beard hairs. Larry created a collage featuring his actual photo alongside the artist’s attempt, highlighting the stark difference between the two. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: This left many netizens in disbelief over the lack of resemblance. Also Read: 1: Larry Madowo Calls Out Kipchumba Murkomen After JKIA Roof Leaked Again 2: Kenyan Artist Who Drew Mulamwah,…

An abandoned firearm was discovered near the Githurai Police Post early Saturday morning, leading to an immediate police response and investigation. The incident was reported by Police Constable Jane Wanjiru Kamau, who found the weapon upon finishing her shift. At approximately 06:30hrs, while heading to the Githurai Police Post, PC Kamau noticed the abandoned firearm near the perimeter wall by the gate, where black water pipes were stored. The firearm was identified as a Scorpion model, serial number B285784, loaded with 23 rounds of 9mm ammunition. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Senior police officials, including the Deputy Sub-County…

Beatrice Chebet, the 24-year-old Kenyan long-distance runner, made history at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League athletics meeting on Saturday by shattering the women’s 10,000m world record. Clocking an extraordinary time of 28 minutes and 54.14 seconds, Chebet surpassed the previous record of 29:01.03 set by Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey in June 2021. Chebet, already renowned for her achievements with two world championships medals in the 5,000m and a cross-country world champion title, showcased her exceptional talent once again on the track. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Her record-breaking feat occurred during a race designated as Kenya’s Olympic qualifier, immediately…