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Kenya’s rising comedy star Dem Wa Facebook is set to return to her former career in football, thanks to a partnership with businessman Hon. Joseph Lendrix Waswa. The comedienne was gifted with a stunning KSh 300k iPhone 16, as well as a full football kit, including KSh 15k boots, from the wealthy entrepreneur. She’ll now be part of a team of lucky players from Webuye and Uasin Gishu who’ll vie for impressive prizes and trophies that Waswa has generously put on the line. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: In addition, she’s been tapped to help drum up excitement…

United States Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, has announced her resignation, marking a sudden end to her tenure just days after Donald Trump’s presidential victory in the U.S. The ambassador, appointed by outgoing President Joe Biden, expressed a deep sense of gratitude as she formally notified her team at the U.S. embassy and submitted her resignation letter. “It has been an honor to serve the American people by strengthening our ties with Kenya,” Whitman stated. “I depart Kenya filled with gratitude for the remarkable team here and for the friendship extended by the government and people of Kenya.” Follow our…

Seven men appeared before the High Court for allegedly orchestrating a heist that siphoned Ksh 449.6 million from a popular mobile-based loan platform, Fuliza, in a case that has left the public stunned. These suspects reportedly manipulated the digital lending system using thousands of unsuspecting Kenyans’ phone numbers, leading to massive withdrawals and flashy lifestyles financed by what investigators call “proceeds of crime.” The High Court, presided over by Justice Patrick Otieno, ordered that high-end vehicles and motorcycles purchased by the suspects be forfeited to the government. In a decisive move, the judge mandated that the seized assets be transferred…

A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination room turned into a scene of chaos on Tuesday morning at Sironga Girls High School in Nyamira County, when a student reportedly fainted after being slapped multiple times by a Ministry of Education official. The shocking incident has stirred a public uproar and is now under investigation by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). According to a police report, Beatrice Kendi, a quality assurance officer, entered the examination hall around 9 a.m. for a standard inspection when she noticed a student chewing something. Follow our Facebook page for more updates:…

Terry Charity, a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidate from King David Junior and Secondary School in Juja, Kiambu County, is sitting for her exams while tethered to an oxygen cylinder. Diagnosed with a rare heart and spinal condition, Terry’s journey has been one of relentless hardship, yet her desire to excel and become a neurosurgeon has driven her to endure these exams under unimaginable circumstances. For over a week, Terry has been isolated in a quiet room, her breathing supported by tubes linked to a large oxygen cylinder by her side. Her parents, Lucy Mumbi and Paul Njiru,…

Tanzanian singer and “Sukari” hitmaker Zuchu has revealed that she and her longtime boyfriend, Diamond Platnumz, have decided to end their relationship after three years of dating. The breakup, confirmed on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, comes as a shock to many fans who had been closely following the couple’s public relationship. Zuchu shared the news via a statement, confirming that the split was mutual and amicable, with both parties agreeing to part ways. “After three years of dating, Nasib and I have positively decided to call it quits. This was a mutual decision from both parties,” Zuchu wrote on her…

The Kenyatta family is grappling with profound sorrow following the death of William Gakuo, the younger brother of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who tragically died by suicide at the age of 48. Gakuo, a key figure within the prominent family, was found dead at his residence in Karen on Wednesday, November 6. Police investigations revealed that he died by hanging, with a suicide note found next to him. The sudden and unexpected nature of his death has left family members and close associates in deep shock and mourning. According to a statement released by the family, Gakuo is survived by…

A 90-year-old man in Kirigu Village, Kirinyaga County, narrowly escaped death after his house was set ablaze in what is suspected to be a targeted arson attack by unknown assailants. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, saw James Kamene asleep in his home when the attackers doused his house in petrol before setting it on fire. Kamene’s quick-thinking relatives, led by his grandson John Ndambiri, noticed thick smoke billowing from the house and rushed to his rescue. They managed to pull him from the burning building just in time, before the flames could reach him.…

DJ Pierra Makena, a celebrated figure in the Kenyan entertainment industry, has opened up about the painful challenges she faced when she ventured into the male-dominated world of deejaying. Reflecting on her journey as she celebrates 20 years in the industry, the 43-year-old actress, TV presenter, and DJ revealed that her decision to pursue deejaying was met with harsh criticism, abuse, and personal attacks that nearly forced her to quit. “I went through hell,” DJ Pierra recalls, her voice tinged with the emotion of the difficult moments she faced. “I was called a whore, a stripper, because I was always…

Benedicta Kosgei, a grandmother from Turbo Constituency in Uasin Gishu County, has shared how winning a cow in the Great Chepsaita Cross Country Marathon last year has positively impacted her life. Kosgei, who finished third in the senior category of the marathon in December 2023, was awarded a cow, which now produces more than 20 liters of milk each day. The cow has become a valuable asset for Kosgei, allowing her to sell the milk to the nearby ACK Chepsaita Primary School. The steady income has helped her cover daily expenses like soap, sugar, and other essentials, while also easing…