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A 54-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old child in Homa Bay. Samuel Odie was convicted by the Ndhiwa Law Courts Resident Magistrate Murangasia for the crime, which occurred in August 2020 at Luanda village. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions …

By: Nicholas Wambua Kitui County on Friday marked a significant mileston in its commitment to ensuring equitable access to education for all, regardless of socioeconomic background. Governor Malombe’s initiative to launch the sh. 86.4 million Pro Poor Fees Support Scheme demonstrates a significant commitment to addressing educational disparities in Kitui …

Jowie Irungu’s song “Nakuabudu” debuts on YouTube shortly after he is convicted of murder. The song, attributed to Jowie, was released on the platform just after his guilty verdict for the killing of businesswoman Monica Kimani at her apartment in 2018. During the court proceedings, Jowie appeared alongside former television …

Detectives have successfully intercepted a truck carrying 132 bales of bhang along the Garissa-Thika Road in the Kyanunda area of Mwingi. The operation, conducted last night, led to the arrest of two male suspects identified as Daniel Yohana and Ismail Wako, the driver and co-driver of the vehicle respectively. The …

In a decisive ruling, the court has determined that Jowie Irungu is responsible for the murder of Monica Kimani. Justice Grace Nzioka outlined the sequence of events, stating that two days prior to the incident, Jowie acquired an identity card, armed himself with a firearm, donned traditional attire over his …

Justice Grace Nzioka has confirmed that Joseph ‘Jowie’ Irungu was indeed inside Monica Kimani’s residence, according to the latest court findings. The judge stated that compelling evidence indicated Jowie as the last individual seen with Monica at her Lamuria Gardens residence. This conclusion was supported by a confidential witness who …

Justice Nzioka, presiding over the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, has asserted that Monica Kimani’s demise is undoubtedly a case of homicide. Delivering her remarks on Friday while presenting an analysis of Monica’s cause of death, Justice Nzioka emphasized that the prosecution has effectively demonstrated the unlawful nature of her …

Authorities celebrated the successful recovery of a police dog that had gone missing from Tigania police station in Meru. The seven-year-old female dog, affectionately known as Jet, vanished on February 6 under the supervision of her handler. Fortunately, on Thursday, February 8, Jet was discovered at a residence in Karama, …

In a disturbing turn of events at Mutonguni Boys High School in Kitui County, journalists covering the induction of a new secondary school Principal faced assault and unjust arrest by police officers. The incident, which occurred amidst heightened tensions surrounding the controversial appointment, has raised serious concerns about press freedom …

By: Nicholas Wambua In a recent development concerning the ongoing infrastructure improvements along Kitui County Assembly Road, local business owners have received reassurances that they will not be displaced from their current locations. This announcement comes amid concerns over potential disruptions to business operations in the area. According to Fredrick …