Gideon Kimaiyo, the Member of Parliament for Keiyo South, has appealed to President William Ruto to consider offering employment to Asenath Rotich, the widow of the deceased World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum. Speaking during the funeral service of the late marathoner in Chepkorio, Keiyo South, on Friday, Kimaiyo emphasized the …
Read More »Court Rejects DCI’s Request to Detain Gakuyo for Four Days
A Magistrates court has turned down a plea by the DCI to hold televangelist David Gakuyo for four days while further investigations are conducted into allegations of misappropriating Sh1 billion from members of his Ekeza Sacco. Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo of Milimani instead ruled for Gakuyo’s detention for one day, effective …
Read More »Kiptum’s Wife Opens Up About Planned April Wedding
During the funeral service of the late Marathon World Record holder Kelvin Kiptum, his wife Asenath Rotich shared emotional details about their upcoming wedding in April. In tears, she expressed that despite their meticulous plans, she believes in God’s greater plan. “We had been arranging for our wedding, envisioning a …
Read More »Court Suspends Suspension of Digital ID Cards
The state has received relief as the court has lifted the orders that suspended the rollout of Maisha Namba, the new digital identity cards. Justice John Chigiti has reversed the previous order issued in December, following the revelation of a similar case filed in another court division. He directed that …
Read More »President Ruto to Attend Kelvin Kiptum’s Burial
Kenyans and the international community will bid farewell to Kelvin Kiptum, the World Marathon record holder, on Friday as he is laid to rest in his hometown of Uasin Gishu. The funeral service, set for Friday at Chepsamo Secondary School grounds, anticipates the attendance of President William Ruto. Kiptum, who …
Read More »Kiptum’s Body Moved From Home to Chepkorio Grounds
Kiptum’s body has been transported from his residence in Chepsamo to the Chepkorio showground, where a funeral service will be conducted. Notable figures expected to attend include President William Ruto and Sebastian Coe, the head of World Athletics. Accompanied by a convoy of family members, relatives, security personnel, and church …
Read More »Woman Caught Attempting To Steal from a Mpesa Agent
A middle-aged woman was captured on camera attempting to steal from an Mpesa agent, according to a video that surfaced online on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024. Reports suggest that the woman tried to deceive the agent by using a phone number saved as “Safaricom.” Upon entering the Mpesa agent’s premises, …
Read More »Kiptum’s Final Journey: 80km Procession Planned from Eldoret to Iten
Athletes, relatives, and friends assemble at Eldoret Hospital morgue to retrieve the body of Kelvin Kiptum, the World Marathon record holder. The body will be escorted in an 80km procession from Eldoret through Iten to his parents’ home in Kipsamo village, Elgeyo Marakwet county. During the funeral program, athletes are …
Read More »Woman Alleges Paternity by Kiptum, Court Rejects Bid to Halt Burial
The high court in Eldoret has dismissed a request to halt the burial of Kelvin Kiptum, the World Marathon record holder, made by a 22-year-old woman who claims to have had a child with him. Justice Wananda declined the plea to stop the burial after Edna Owuor, represented by her …
Read More »LSK’s Rapid Action Team Busts Fraudulent Legal Consultant
By: Eugine Micah In a significant crackdown on fraudulent legal activities, the Law Society of Kenya’s (LSK) Rapid Action Team has achieved a major breakthrough by apprehending an individual who has been masquerading as an advocate since 2012. This successful operation underscores the LSK’s commitment to upholding the integrity of …
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