Kenya: Rape Suspect Caught Stealing Prosecutor’s Phone at Kibera Court A man accused of rape made his legal troubles worse after he was caught stealing the phone of the prosecutor handling his case at Kibera Law Court. The bizarre incident happened on Wednesday, April 2, when the suspect, accompanied by his father, visited the court to get the hearing date for his rape case. While the prosecutor stepped out of the room, he left his phone on a desk. The suspect allegedly took the phone but later denied stealing it, claiming he had merely “collected” it. “I did not steal…
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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya Faces Scrutiny Over Suspicious Withdrawal of Millions Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is under investigation for alleged financial irregularities at Kitale Referral Hospital. The Senate County Public Investment and Special Funds Committee is probing the mysterious withdrawal of Ksh9.4 million from the hospital’s revenue account. Missing Financial Records Raise Concern An Auditor General’s report on the hospital’s financial statements for the 2023/2024 fiscal year has raised serious concerns about how funds are being used. The audit found that financial records from 2021/22 and 2022/23 were missing, making it difficult to determine the hospital’s financial situation.…
Murkomen Under Fire Over Remarks on Gen Z Mental Health, Forced to Apologize Days after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen linked Kenyan youth social media activism to mental health issues, human rights and lobby groups have strongly condemned his remarks and issued demands. Lobby Groups Demand Apology and Action Inuka Kenya ni Sisi, a group advocating for civic actors’ well-being in East Africa, criticized Murkomen’s comments, calling them misleading and harmful to mental health awareness. In a statement signed by its CEO, Kawive Wambua, and seen by Gossipa2z.com, the group argued that the CS’s remarks risk undoing the progress made…
Donald Trump Appoints Daughter’s Father-in-Law, Massad Boulos, as Senior Advisor for Africa Washington, D.C. – April 2, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump has named Massad Boulos, the father-in-law of his daughter Tiffany Trump, as his new Senior Advisor for Africa. This appointment adds to Boulos’ existing role as Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs. The U.S. State Department spokesperson, Tammy Bruce, confirmed the appointment on Tuesday. “The Department of State is pleased to announce the appointment of Massad Boulos as Senior Advisor for Africa. Senior Advisor Boulos also serves as Senior Advisor to the President…
Senator Drama Erupts: Nyutu Accuses Mungatana and Tabitha of Taking Ksh10 Million to Impeach Gachagua Drama unfolded on Wednesday, April 2, when Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu accused fellow senators of receiving Ksh10 million each to impeach former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The heated exchange took place during a live interview on TV47, drawing widespread attention from Kenyans who tuned in to watch the explosive debate. Nyutu openly challenged Senators Danson Mungatana (Tana River) and Tabitha Mutinda (Nominated) to swear before God that they did not take bribes in exchange for their votes. He dismissed their justifications, arguing that the impeachment…
Ruto Sacks Official Who Refused to Join Him on Mt Kenya Tour Kenyan President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of Irungu Nyakera as the Chairperson of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Nyakera, a former Principal Secretary, has been replaced by Samuel Waweru Mwangi. The announcement was made in a gazette notice published on Tuesday, April 1. According to the notice, Waweru will serve as KICC chair for three years, starting April 1, 2025. Official Notice from President Ruto “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 43 (1) (a) of the Tourism Act, as read together with section…
High Court Overturns Government’s Directive on School Fees Payments Through eCitizen The High Court has declared the government’s directive, which required parents to pay school fees through the eCitizen platform, unconstitutional. Justice Chacha Mwita ruled that the directive, issued in January 2024 by then-Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang, lacked adequate public participation and consultation with key stakeholders, thus violating the constitutional rights of citizens. Justice Mwita emphasized that the Sh50 convenience fee imposed on transactions via eCitizen was unlawful, as it had no legal basis. The court pointed out that the fee represented a double charge and argued that the…
US Senator Breaks Record with 25-Hour Speech Against Trump, No Bathroom Breaks A US senator has broken the record for the longest speech in Senate history, speaking for more than 25 hours in protest against former President Donald Trump’s actions. Cory Booker’s Historic Speech Senator Cory Booker spoke for 25 hours and 5 minutes, surpassing the previous record set by Strom Thurmond, who spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes against the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Booker, who is one of the few Black senators in US history, called Thurmond’s record “irritating” because it was used to block civil…
Ruto Storms MT. Kenya, Shames Gachagua Loyalists as Rebels Scramble to Switch Sides President William Ruto received a grand welcome as he began his weeklong tour of the Mt. Kenya region. Thousands of residents from Laikipia and Nyeri lined up to greet him, many dressed in traditional Kikuyu attire. The warm reception came despite months of political tensions following the removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Strong Support in Nyeri County During his visit to Nyeri County, President Ruto assured residents that he had not forgotten their role in his election victory. He emphasized that his administration would prioritize…
Governor Mutahi Kahiga Praises President Ruto for Nyeri Visit Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has thanked President William Ruto for visiting Nyeri County. Speaking on Tuesday, April 1, Kahiga said that Nyeri residents deserve government projects since they supported the current administration in the 2022 General Elections. He dismissed critics opposing Ruto’s visit, saying that the President’s presence is important for development. “The President should not be told not to come to Nyeri; we want him to come again and again to bring us development. We are the ones who voted for this government, and we deserve development,” he said. Past…