Author: winnie mabel

As Ethiopia steps into the year 2017, a different calendar from Kenya’s Gregorian standard, Kenyans watch with curiosity and admiration. The Ethiopian New Year, or Enkutatash, is a vibrant affair, deeply rooted in a calendar that’s about 7 years and 8 months behind the Gregorian system. This unique time system, where the day begins at 06:00, and the year is marked by 12 months of 30 days each, plus a 13th month, brings a fresh perspective to how time is perceived across borders. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: In Ethiopia, the celebrations are more than just a new…

A rare video has surfaced on TikTok, showing the final moments of Nigerian TikToker Aduke Gold walking confidently and joyfully towards a surgery room, unaware that it would be her last moment on earth. The video offers a poignant glimpse of what the outspoken TikToker’s last moments were like, leaving many netizens feeling deeply emotional. Shared by user Ralat Delicacy, it shows Aduke dressed in a green hospital gown, walking alongside two doctors who were escorting her to the surgery room. In the clip, Aduke appears carefree, seemingly unaware of what lay ahead. She is seen happily waving at the…

  A heart-wrenching tragedy has unfolded in Kericho County as police search for a man suspected of killing two missing primary school girls. The decomposing bodies of the girls, aged 9 and 12, were discovered buried in a shallow grave in Nyatembe village, Sotik Sub County, after being missing for four days. Authorities believe the girls were murdered by their mother’s lover, who had been living with the family. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Tension is rising as police widen their manhunt for the suspect, while the girls’ mother remains in custody for questioning. The horrific discovery came…

Emotions ran high in Mwimbi, a remote part of Maara Constituency in Tharaka Nithi, as the community mourned the tragic loss of a young mother and her daughter. The sorrowful occasion saw the remains of 28-year-old Ann Njeri Joseph and her one-year-old daughter, Gladys Njeri, finally laid to rest. Many in the grief-stricken crowd were in disbelief as the two caskets, carrying the mother and her child, were lowered into shallow graves at their home. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Ann Njeri had died tragically just a week earlier when the matatu they were traveling in overturned at…

Media personality Oga Obinna has officially launched a YouTube content channel for the fast-rising singer Stivo Simple Boy, despite earlier accusations from the artist claiming Obinna intended to exploit him. Obinna clarified that the channel was opened forcefully, as Stivo was initially reluctant, but later embraced the idea. In a video featuring both of them, Obinna emphasized that the channel is directly linked to Stivo’s bank account and that neither he nor anyone involved in creating the channel would benefit financially. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: He also mentioned consulting with media personality Eddie Butita, who came up…

Kenyan R&B singer Willy Paul has jetted back into the country after successful tours in Dubai and Amsterdam. This time around, however, the singer has returned with one motive: to meet up and perform with Sheryl Gabriella, if his latest post on Instagram is anything to go by. The singer posted a video of himself in business class on a plane and announced that he was en route to Kenya. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: His main goal was to perform his “Kuu Kuu” song with the TikToker. This comes after Sheryl made the song surpass 5 million…

In the latest online showdown, popular content creator and comedian Dem Wa Facebook has taken aim at Bungoma’s tallest man, known as Goliath wa Bungoma, accusing him of losing focus and engaging in activities that stray far from what a true giant should be doing. During her weekly show, co-hosted by her online partner, Obinna, Dem Wa Facebook didn’t hold back as she berated Goliath for his alleged antics in Nairobi. “Goliath wa Bungoma amekuja usherati Nairobi mwenzake akichukua pesa na akipimishwa ma nguo,” Dem Wa Facebook said, comparing him unfavorably to the country’s real giant, Bradley Mtall, who, according…

A second suspect in the shocking Shakahola massacre case has died while in custody, according to a statement released by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) on Monday. The suspect, identified as Edison Safari Munyambo, also known by the alias Baba Sifa, passed away at a Mombasa hospital where he was undergoing treatment following a brief illness. His death follows that of another accused, Mary Charo Mbita, who succumbed at the Coast Teaching and Referral Hospital earlier. Munyambo was among 95 individuals facing charges linked to the Shakahola massacre, a case that has gripped the nation due…

A collision between a fuel tanker and a truck in the Agaie area of Niger State resulted in an inferno that claimed the lives of at least 48 people. The devastating accident occurred on Sunday, sending shockwaves throughout the north-central region of Nigeria. The truck was reportedly carrying both passengers and cattle, which were tragically caught in the blaze. BBC reports that emergency response officials, led by Abdullahi Baba-Arab, the director-general of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, have been tirelessly working on search-and-rescue operations. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Baba-Arab confirmed that alongside the human fatalities, more…

Kenyan crossdresser Kelvin Kinuthia did not hesitate to address TikTok users curious about his gender identity. Kinuthia, who serves as the brand ambassador for Bed Palace, one of Kenya’s largest furniture stores, laughed off the inquiries, explaining that he is a “collabo” of both genders. This response comes just weeks after the TikToker underwent laser hair removal to permanently eliminate his beard, sparking mixed reactions. Kinuthia had previously shared the challenges of maintaining a feminine appearance, noting that his beard kept growing back despite his efforts. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: He expressed relief after the laser treatment…