Comedian Eric Omondi faced backlash from his followers on Tuesday after he rallied them to contribute funds for the construction of a ‘wrong’ bridge in Kisii. The incident unfolded when a distressing video circulated, depicting a young schoolgirl navigating a dilapidated, lengthy bridge over a turbulent river, constructed from aged …
Read More »Former Member of Parliament Charged With Shoplifting
By: AFP Golriz Ghahraman, a former New Zealand legislator and justice spokesperson for the Green Party, has been charged with shoplifting, one day after she resigned from the legislative body. Ghahraman, the first refugee elected to New Zealand’s parliament, resigned, citing the need to address her mental health amidst news …
Read More »Trump Appears in Defamation Trial Related to Rape Allegation in New York
Following his success in the Republican Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump entered a New York courtroom for the commencement of a defamation trial initiated by writer E. Jean Carroll. This legal action ensued after a prior jury found Trump guilty of sexually assaulting Carroll in the 1990s. During the court proceedings, …
Read More »MP Peter Salasya Fails to Appear in Court for Assault Case, Citing Illness
On Tuesday, Mumias East Member of Parliament, Peter Salasya, did not attend court to address charges of assault and bodily harm, asserting that he was unwell. As a result, Mumias Senior Resident Magistrate Marcella Onyanya instructed the legislator to appear physically in court on the following day. Magistrate Onyanya also …
Read More »Ruto: Am Open to Dialogue with Judiciary and Legislature
President William Ruto has expressed his willingness to engage in discussions with the leaders of the judiciary and legislature to address allegations of corruption, vested interests, and what he perceives as sabotage of his administration’s initiatives. On Tuesday, the President, as the head of the executive, asserted his readiness to …
Read More »Migori: 15-Year-Old Ends Life, Cites School Prefect Harassment
A form three student at Bande Girls Secondary School in Migori County has tragically taken her own life, citing harassment from a school prefect as the motivating factor for her decision. As per a police incident report, the 15-year-old girl participated in a church service on Sunday within the school …
Read More »University Student Commits Su-icide Days To Graduation
A tragic incident has occurred at Makerere University, where a student, Irene Nabaggala, aged 22, has taken her own life just a fortnight before the highly anticipated graduation ceremony at the renowned Ugandan educational institution. Local media reports reveal that Nabaggala was on the verge of completing her Bachelor of …
Read More »Residents Spent Nights Awake As Armed Gang Plagues Thika.
Villagers in the Karibaribi area of Thika, Kiambu County, are grappling with heightened insecurity due to an armed gang that has been wreaking havoc for the past month. The criminal group reportedly invades homes at night, stealing various items such as food, livestock, and household appliances. The armed individuals have …
Read More »Laikipia: Brother Allegedly Murders Sister in Dispute Over Ksh. 2,000
In the village of Male in Laikipia County, mourners have gathered to console the family of a 49-year-old woman, Rebecca Muthoni, who was brutally murdered, allegedly by her younger brother, after a quarrel over Ksh 2,000 (Kenyan Shillings). Rebecca Muthoni’s life was abruptly ended by a hammer blow to the …
Read More »Shakahola Massacre: 95 Suspects to Face Multiple Charges, Including Murder and Terrorism
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, has given approval for the filing of ten criminal charges, including murder and terrorism, against 95 suspects linked to the Shakahola massacre, which resulted in the loss of over 430 lives. The decision follows a thorough review of the investigation file provided by …
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