Author: winnie mabel

A dramatic jailbreak unfolded at Magena Police Station in Kisii County, where four prisoners orchestrated a daring escape by breaking down their cell door and injuring an officer in the process. The fugitives, held on charges ranging from drug possession to assault, left chaos in their wake, triggering a full-scale manhunt by police and detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The escapees used parts of the shattered wooden cell door to attack the guard on duty, delivering a brutal blow to his forehead before fleeing under the cover of darkness. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: “The…

Eldoret photographer Jacktone Odhiambo was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the brutal 2023 murder of LGBTQ activist and fashion icon Edwin Kiprotich, famously known as Chiloba. The Eldoret High Court, under Justice Reuben Nyakundi, delivered the sentence, condemning the crime as a meticulously planned and deeply cruel act of malice. Justice Nyakundi painted a grim picture of the events leading to Chiloba’s untimely death, describing Odhiambo’s actions as a betrayal of trust laced with calculated intent. Chiloba, celebrated for his bold advocacy for inclusivity and self-expression, met his tragic end after enduring sexual assault. Follow our Facebook page…

Rabai MP Kenga Mupe has found himself in the crosshairs of criticism after announcing the suspension of free hearse and hospital transportation services under his flagship Chapa Kazi initiative. The move, set to take effect in January 2025, comes after sections of his constituents and netizens accused the program of “promoting death” rather than offering genuine assistance. Speaking at a public event on Sunday, Mupe revealed that the suspension would last for six months, during which he plans to assess the program’s impact and decide its future. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: “Starting January 1, all hospital transportation…

A tragic accident claimed the life of a pedestrian on Sunday night at Kapkwen area along the Bomet-Kisii highway after being hit by a Rembo Shuttle bus. The pedestrian, attempting to cross the road, was struck by the bus, which failed to exercise sufficient caution during the busy evening hours, according to Bomet Central Sub-county Police Commander Musa Omar Imamai. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The bus was en route from Narok to Kisii, driven by a motorist unfamiliar with the area who had been issued a temporary permit to use the Narok highway during the festive season.…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has emphatically declared he will never forgive President William Ruto and his allies for what he describes as betrayal and humiliation of the Mt. Kenya region. Speaking during a church service in Mukurweini, Nyeri, Gachagua revealed that his impeachment left deep scars and ruled out any reconciliation with Ruto, even as the President mends fences with other political adversaries. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Gachagua lambasted Ruto for what he termed as misuse and betrayal of Mt. Kenya, asserting that the region is seething with anger and determined to reclaim its pride and…

It was an emotional ceremony over the weekend as Kenya’s fast-rising comedienne, Dem Wa Facebook, finally handed over the mansion she had been building for her parents to them. The occasion was filled with pomp, and many Kenyan celebrities and content creators accompanied her to witness the joyous event. During this time, her sisters took turns giving speeches, each talking about how Dem Wa Facebook had transformed their lives. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: At one point, one of her sisters, upon being handed the microphone, knelt down and broke into tears. She spoke emotionally about how Dem…

The Grammy Awards Committee has refuted claims that they received Ksh. 500 million from President William Ruto, throwing his earlier assertions into disarray. The Recording Academy’s response came after Kenyan actress Wanjiku Stephens emailed the organization to verify the President’s bold statements about hosting the Grammys in Kenya. The Academy clarified that it is a nonprofit organization that does not accept monetary contributions from foreign governments and reiterated that the 67th edition of the Grammys will take place in Los Angeles, as scheduled. This revelation further casts doubt on President Ruto’s announcement that Kenya had paid to host the prestigious…

A storm of anger swept through Nyabeda sublocation, Yala subcounty, after the body of 7-year-old Michael Owino Alumba was discovered dumped in the bush. The young boy had gone missing on Wednesday evening, his family left in agony as the search for him intensified. By Thursday, their worst fears were confirmed, plunging the village into grief and outrage. Fingers quickly pointed at 28-year-old Evans Odeny Odhiambo, a man allegedly embroiled in an earlier altercation with the boy’s family. Authorities revealed that Odhiambo had been caught stealing bananas from Michael’s father’s farm and was sternly warned to stay away. Follow our…

Bongo Flava sensation Zuchu has squashed swirling rumors that she might sever ties with her mentor and rumored boyfriend, Diamond Platnumz, following online trolling after a controversial performance at Kenya’s Furaha Festival. The festival, which saw the Wasafi power duo in attendance, turned dramatic when Diamond failed to take the stage, leaving Zuchu to carry the night alone amidst mixed reactions from fans. Addressing the chatter, Zuchu maintained her loyalty to the Tanzanian music mogul, crediting him for her meteoric rise in the music industry. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: “Diamond will always be my hero, no matter…

A 25-year-old man, Nobert Mulwo, has been arrested in Kitengela after staging his own kidnapping to extort Ksh 100,000 from his sister. The shocking incident unfolded when Mulwo, desperate after losing his entire November salary to betting, faked an abduction and inflicted wounds on himself to appear as a victim of ruthless kidnappers. Detectives from the DCI Crime Research and Operations unit smoked Mulwo out of Mutuku Lodgings on Friday morning, tracing him after a report was filed at Kajiado Police Station. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The report claimed he had been forcibly shoved into a Toyota…