Boda Rider Heartbroken as Wife Dies in Lodging after Having Good Time with Another Man A man has been left devastated after his wife tragically died in a guest house while spending the night with another man. Paulina, a mother of three, reportedly left her marital home around 10 p.m. a few days ago to meet her secret lover at the guest house. Her husband, a boda boda rider, said he returned home to find his children hungry and alone. They told him their mother had just left before he arrived. “I tried to call her, but her phone was…
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Man Handed 20 Years in Prison for Shooting Kenya Power Staff With Arrow A man who attacked and shot a Kenya Power employee with an arrow in 2024 has been handed a 20-year jail term. The ruling was delivered by Chief Magistrate Paul Wechuli at the Kithimani Magistrate’s Court, who described the act as deliberate and calculated. “The accused knowingly loaded his bow, aimed, and shot the complainant. This was not mere preparation—it was an attempted killing that was only stopped when onlookers restrained him,” ruled the magistrate. The prosecution, led by Fred Kimathi and James Gachoka, presented strong evidence,…
EACC Addresses Raiding Wetang’ula’s Residence The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has dismissed claims that it intends to raid the home of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. Viral posts on social media suggested that the anti-graft body was preparing to storm the Speaker’s residence. However, checks by Kenyans.co.ke confirm the reports are false. EACC officials described the claims as misleading and without any factual basis. “Ignore those reports. They are fake,” the Commission told this publication in a phone interview. The false reports surfaced after President William Ruto warned that MPs and Senators accused of soliciting or receiving bribes would…
“MPs receive money from Farouk Kibet”: Cleophas Malala Deputy Party Leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), Cleophas Malala, has alleged that Members of Parliament (MPs) receive huge sums of money from President William Ruto’s close aide, Farouk Kibet, whenever they attend empowerment programs at State House. Speaking in an interview on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Malala claimed MPs are handed up to Ksh300,000 each, money said to be meant for public projects. However, he accused the lawmakers of pocketing most of it instead of using it for development. According to Malala, the MPs keep Ksh200,000 for themselves and…
IG Kanja Addresses Plans to Arrest Gachagua Upon Arrival The National Police Service has denied claims that it intends to arrest Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), when he lands in Kenya. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday morning, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said Gachagua’s return should be treated as a normal event, adding that he would be handled like any other Kenyan citizen. Kanja assured the public that security in the country was under control and that the police were ready to deal with any threats in line with the law.…
Water Cannons, Anti-Riot Police Deployed at JKIA Ahead of Gachagua’s Return A heavy police presence has been reported at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) ahead of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s return from his U.S. tour. By Thursday mid-morning, anti-terror police officers had taken positions at the airport, with water cannons strategically stationed around the premises. Supporters of Gachagua, dressed in Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) outfits, gathered at the airport to welcome their leader. “Our countdown is at two hours. He has seen how many Kenyans are here to receive him, and this shows he is listening…
Why I Snubbed Ruto-Raila Meeting – Babu Owino Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has clarified why he was missing from the joint parliamentary group meeting between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The meeting, held on Monday, August 18, was chaired by President William Ruto alongside ODM leader Raila Odinga. Babu’s absence raised questions about his loyalty to ODM, given his strong association with the party. Speaking on Thursday, August 21, Babu Owino dismissed claims of shifting allegiance, stressing that he still respects Raila Odinga as his party leader. However, he noted that he stayed away…
EACC Summons ODM Governor Over Graft Allegations The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned Garissa Governor Nathif Jama Adam over claims of misusing county funds and conducting irregular hiring of staff. In a letter dated August 19, 2025, the commission said Governor Jama is under investigation for financial misconduct and questionable recruitment processes carried out in Garissa County between October 2022 and June 2024. The ODM governor has been ordered to appear before EACC investigators at Integrity Centre, Nairobi, on August 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM. “The Commission is investigating allegations of embezzlement of public funds and irregular recruitment…
Drone Blast Kills 2 Police Officers in Haiti Two elite SWAT officers working in Haiti under the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) were killed on Tuesday evening after a deadly explosion triggered by a kamikaze drone. The blast happened at a SWAT base in the Kenscoff region, leaving two more officers wounded. According to the Haitian National Police (PNH), the drone was being carried by civilians when it went off. Authorities are currently treating it as an accident, but investigations are ongoing. The U.S. Embassy in Haiti mourned the loss, praising the fallen officers for their courage in fighting gangs…
Gachagua to Arrive in Kenya from US Tour at Noon Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to land back in Kenya today at exactly noon. The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has confirmed that plans are in place to welcome their party leader at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). According to a statement from the party, Gachagua will head straight into a “meet-the-people” tour from JKIA to Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) shortly after arrival. Gachagua has been away for three weeks on an official tour of the United States, where he met with Kenyans in the diaspora. Government…