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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has zeroed in on Ken Kimathi Gichunuku, known by the alias “Sultan,” as the prime suspect in the brutal murder of Seth Nyakio Njeri, the 24-year-old daughter of Kirinyaga County’s Nominated MCA, Lucy Njeri. The chilling discovery of Nyakio’s lifeless body in a rented apartment in Biafra Estate, Thika, has sparked an intense manhunt, with authorities urgently seeking Gichunuku, who is believed to have fled the scene. Nyakio, a recent graduate from Zetech University, was reported missing for a week before her body was discovered on October 10, 2024. Her distraught mother, Lucy Njeri,…

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has openly turned against President William Ruto’s government, calling out the administration for dishonesty, unfulfilled promises, and mounting governance failures. In a scathing press statement issued this week, the bishops expressed growing concern about the direction of the nation, highlighting six critical issues that they say threaten to unravel the social and political fabric of Kenya. At the heart of their criticism was the bishops’ condemnation of the increasing dishonesty among politicians, particularly the president’s leadership.  The bishops stated that Kenyans are growing skeptical and disillusioned with the constant stream of unfulfilled promises…

Police in Northern Uganda were left stunned after uncovering a massive illegal marijuana operation in Napak District, where they discovered over 10 acres of the drug ready for harvest. The operation was exposed on Monday, November 11, when officers acted on reliable intelligence and raided a marijuana plantation in Alikilek village. The police team, led by Napak District Police Commander Wilfred Waigo, found the expansive fields of marijuana, but the growers had abandoned the area by the time authorities arrived, hinting at the scale of the illegal operation and its swift departure. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Despite…

Comedian Jasper Murume has shared emotional details about his past relationship with the late content creator Tabitha Gatwiri, revealing that their love affair was kept entirely private, despite their public personas. Speaking during a memorial service for Gatwiri earlier this week, Murume reminisced about their brief but significant time together, offering a rare glimpse into the personal life of the late influencer, whose death on October 31, 2024, shocked the entertainment world. Murume, known for his rise to fame on Churchill Show, described how he met Gatwiri between 2018 and 2019. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Their relationship,…

A Nyamira family has been unable to bury their beloved Tabitha Kemunto for over seven months due to a Ksh. 370,000 medical bill still pending at St. Clare’s Kaplong Mission Hospital in Kericho. Kemunto, who passed away on May 5th, had been receiving treatment at the hospital for several months before her death, but despite raising Ksh. 200,000 through fundraisers, the family has not been able to settle the remaining balance, leaving her body detained at the hospital. In an emotional plea, the family has asked the hospital to waive the remaining bill, allowing them to finally lay their loved…

Collins Kipchumba Kemboi, one of the most notorious figures in Kenya’s 2024 KCSE examination malpractices, has been arrested in Nakuru. Operating under the alias “Dorothy Jerop Kiprono,” Kemboi, a 23-year-old man, had become the face of a massive online cheating network that exploited thousands of exam candidates. With over 78,000 followers on his Telegram channel and more than 8,500 participants in his WhatsApp groups, Kemboi ran a thriving business in leaking examination papers, until he was finally caught in a joint operation by KNEC and DCI officers. The arrest took place in Kiamunyi, Nakuru, where detectives pounced on Kemboi in…

Kenyans have been thrown into mourning following a horrific road accident on the Kisumu-Kakamega highway, where a tanker lost control and collided with two matatus, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. The devastating incident occurred at around 6 pm at the Iguhu River Yala Bridge, leaving a trail of destruction and a community in shock. As the tanker, which was heading towards Kakamega, veered off course, it rammed into the two matatus packed with passengers traveling towards Chavakali, causing an instant tragedy that has sent shockwaves across the country. Reports indicate that the collision was violent, with…

Nominated Murang’a MCA Hon. Mark G. Wainaina has died after battling a severe pulmonary disease that caused both of his lungs to fail. The flamboyant MCA, who had gained notoriety for his controversial remarks belittling his poor constituents, passed away in the ICU, just days after appealing to the public for blood donations and medical funds. Wainaina, who had previously mocked the struggles of everyday Kenyans living in poverty, found himself in a position of desperation this week as he was forced to seek donations for his own medical expenses. His call for support was met with a mixed reaction…

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…