Diamond: ‘Young, Famous & African’ is scripted, my womanizer role isn’t meant to hurt Zuchu
Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz has addressed the recent controversy surrounding his role in the popular reality show Young, Famous & African, clarifying that the series is scripted and that his flirtatious behaviour was part of a character portrayal. His comments come in response to a viral moment from the first episode of season 3, […]
AUC diplomatic blitz: Raila courts 6 heads of state in record 5 days
In a whirlwind diplomatic campaign across Southern Africa, Raila Odinga has intensified his bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson seat ahead of the February 2025 elections. Over just five days, Raila met with six heads of state, solidifying his vision and agenda for the African continent. Raila’s campaign blitz began on Monday, January […]
‘It is reckless’ – religious leaders criticize CS Muturi’s remarks on son’s abduction
Addressing the media on Friday, January 17, 2025, the clerics led by Nairobi Clergy Association Chairman Vitalis Okwach strongly chastised the CS noting that his remarks were reckless and inappropriate. They also questioned his silence on the thorny issue of abductions during his stint as the country’s Attorney General. “It is deeply concerning that Mr […]
UDA makes clarification on Kindiki’s role in new party
In a statement on Friday, January 17, 2025, UDA indicated that contrary to reports of a single deputy party leader, the new outfit will see the party have the first deputy party leader as Kindiki and the second one will be Lamu Governor Issa Timamy. UDA also revealed that President William Ruto would remain the […]
Police issue update after officer’s hand is chopped off during protest in Narok
The protesters blocked the road by scattering carcasses of sheep which they said had been knocked down by motorists using the road, leading to running battles with police officers who had come to restore normal traffic flow. In a statement on Friday, January 17, 2025, the National Police Service said that a police officer who […]
Aisha Jumwa speaks after her appointment to head roads board
In a statement on Friday, January 17, 2025, Jumwa said she was deeply committed to delivering on President William Ruto’s infrastructure agenda following her appointment to be the non-executive chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB). “Under Ruto’s visionary leadership, Kenya’s infrastructure continues to transform lives and drive economic growth. I am inspired by this […]
Congolese terror suspect appears in Kenyan court
Emmanuel Mupira Kambala, a Congolese national, has been presented at Kahawa Law Courts in Kiambu County after he was arrested on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as he was leaving the country. “The respondent is believed to be a notorious gold smuggler operating on behalf of the ISIL/ISIS terrorist groups, […]
DP Kindiki dropped from deputy party leader position as ANC merges with UDA
Speaking during the official ceremony at the State House, UDA National Chairperson Cecily Mbarire said the new party would see changes in its logo and symbols. “The UDA party and the Amani National Congress have today merged as one known as the UDA party; that is also going to change the name and the branding,” […]
‘The way he lived is the way he died’ – Uhuru eulogises his cousin Kibathi Muigai
During the funeral services in his Ichaweri home in Gatundu South, Uhuru revealed that Kibathi loved cars and a good life, and that the same way he lived his life is the same manner he died. “A man who lived life in accordance with his own terms—fast and furious. It is amazing that in the […]
Police IG Kanja and DCI director Amin fail to honour court summons for the 3rd time
For the third time, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Muhammad Amin have defied court summons, again. Alternatively, the two have filed an application seeking the court summons to be set aside while arguing that they were not properly served as per the judges’ directions. On […]