Category: Economy

Two arrested as police seize suspected stolen goods in Kisumu

Two persons of interest believed to be behind the theft of household items in Kondele area, Kisumu County have been arrested. Confirming the arrests, detectives noted that the two, Fredrick Oduor Obonyo, 36, and his accomplice Eric Wesonga Wamere, are believed to be the recipients and marketers of the stolen valuables. ‘Following numerous reports of […]

‘We are moving from okay to worse’ – Church calls for suspension of SHIF

The clergy has rejected the recently rolled-out Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and blamed the government for Kenyans’ misfortunes since the program’s inception. Addressing the press, the clergymen led by the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) expressed discontent and disagreement with the program and called for its suspension noting that it was hurriedly […]

‘Check your M-Pesa’ – Passaris assists man unable to pay Ksh2,500 rent

The man had reached out to Passaris on X and indicated that he was out of hustle after he was laid off on August 26, 2024. “Rent ya 2500 imenishinda completely kulipa mheshimiwa this month due to an unprecedented job loss I suffered on 26th August 2024. May you kindly come through for me Mheshimiwa […]

Detectives intercept 2 cars on highway, seize 10 bales of bhang

In a statement on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) revealed that the two vehicles were intercepted along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway in the Karai area of Naivasha. According to DCI’s statement, the detectives swung to action after receiving a tip-off on the said trafficking of bhang. During their well-orchestrated operation, the […]

Karen Nyamu shares birthday vacation photos in South Africa

The senator who had her birthday on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in South Africa flew into the country where she has been touring various places. During her trip to South Africa, the nominated senator posted a video while holding hands with a mysterious man at the airport. “First time in SA (South Africa). I was […]

‘600 officers are now ready for deployment’ – police issue update on Haiti mission

The National Police Service (NPS) has issued an update on the readiness for deployment of an additional 600 officers in the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja was present at the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’ Campus where the officers concluded their training programme. Following the conclusion […]

Raila launches AUC chairperson bid in Addis Ababa with ambitious vision for Africa

Raila who is the Kenyan candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship was accompanied by government officials including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and the Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’oei. Speaking on his vision for Africa, Raila indicated that his leadership would be characterised by a transformative agenda which will seek to […]

Police arrest man in connection to brutal murder of radio presenter Lilian Aluko

Police have arrested a man linked to the brutal murder of Lilian Achieng Aluko after days of intensive manhunt. In an update on Friday, November 8, 2024, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the man was arrested at his hideout in the Kaanwa area of Tharaka Nithi County. The man’s arrest marks the successful […]

Mudavadi champions Raila’s vision for African Union leadership in Addis Ababa

Addressing an audience of African leaders, diplomats, and stakeholders, Mudavadi underscored Raila’s lifelong commitment to African unity and his extensive experience in regional leadership and development. “I am delighted to join this gathering of eminent representatives of all African governments to the African Union here in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,” Mudavadi began, welcoming delegates to the […]