In Malaba town, located in Busia County, authorities recently seized a significant amount of illicit substances. The intercepted items included 18 kilograms of marijuana, commonly known as bhang, and 10 liters of chang’aa, a locally brewed alcoholic drink. These substances were reportedly being transported from Uganda to Kayole, Nairobi. OCPD Teso North, Joseph Matiku, confirmed […]
In light of these concerns, the Senate Agriculture Committee convened to interrogate the Minister of Agriculture, CS Mithika Linturi, regarding the alleged involvement of his ministry in the fake fertilizer scandal. This essay delves into the significance of accountability in agriculture and reflects on the implications of CS Linturi’s testimony before the Senate. Firstly, accountability […]
On April 8, 2024, Kanze Dena, the former State House spokesperson, addressed rumors circulating on social media about her health, specifically dismissing claims of battling cancer. For several days, various social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, were abuzz with unfounded allegations that Kanze Dena was suffering from nasopharyngeal cancer (throat cancer). Many Kenyans, […]
local authorities in Athi River, Machakos County have launched investigations after a girl died in a police vehicle. The girl was allegedly defiled by her 30-year-old father on a fateful Sunday evening. The Machakos police had taken both the father and the daughter in for questioning. The 14 year old girl was a grade 5 […]
Residents of Njathaini and Gituamba villages in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, are deeply concerned about a surge in burglaries targeting local churches. These criminal acts have resulted in the theft of valuable property, amounting to millions of shillings. According to reports from the locals, a group of notorious criminals has been targeting churches in the […]
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has once again incurred a fine of Ksh. 500,000 for his failure to attend the Senate Energy Committee session. The committee had convened to investigate the Mradi gas explosion in Embakasi on February 2, which resulted in six fatalities and over 200 injuries. Despite the summons, Sakaja was a no-show. Nairobi […]
Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa has taken a resolute stance against the recently introduced taxation and payment regulations within the sugar industry. Under the new directive, farmers are required to furnish e-TIMS invoices for each consignment of cane delivered to factories before receiving payment. This measure has been met with staunch opposition from Governor Barasa […]