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  A 43-year-old woman, Kamanthe Makato, has been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of her 71-year-old mother, Mukeli Makato.   According to a statement released on Wednesday, February 19, by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the tragic incident occurred while Mukeli was gathering firewood with her grandchild. The situation reportedly turned deadly when Kamanthe arrived at the …

    Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has been sentenced to a six-month civil jail term or a Ksh2 million fine after being found guilty of contempt for illegal waste disposal into Lake Nakuru.   The ruling was made by the High Court following a case filed by Baboon Project Kenya, which accused Kihika and Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services CEO …

  Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang’wa has alleged that Juja Member of Parliament (MP) George Koimburi has been arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). In a statement on Monday, February 18, Thang’wa stated that Koimburi was taken into custody, but authorities had not disclosed the reason for his arrest. “DCI at it again. They have arrested Juja …

  Kenyan security forces have arrested two suspected Al-Shabaab operatives in Mandera as they allegedly plotted a terror operation in the region.   According to a statement from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) dated February 18, anti-terrorism police in Mandera East apprehended the two suspects while they were planning to abduct a group of foreign workers engaged in a …

  Veteran Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye was taken to the hospital after his health deteriorated following a hunger strike that began last week.   Besigye, 68, was transported in a prison ambulance to a private medical facility as his condition worsened, according to his lawyer, Erias Lukwago.   A longtime critic of President Yoweri Museveni, Besigye has been detained …

Dominic Orina, a dedicated teacher at Kugerwet Primary School in Bomet County, has expressed optimism despite missing out on a prestigious global award worth Sh129 million. Orina, who was among the finalists for the coveted prize, took to social media to share his thoughts, stating, “We live to fight another day.”   The teacher had been nominated for his outstanding …

  Khalif Kairo, the well-known car dealer and owner of Kai and Kairo, has broken his silence after being released on a KSh 3 million personal bond. He remains optimistic about the future of his business despite recent fraud allegations.   Khalif Kairo Released on Bond   On January 31, 2025, the Milimani Chief Magistrate, Lucas Onyina, granted Khalif Kairo …

  Malava Member of Parliament (MP) Injendi Malulu has passed away. Family sources confirmed that the MP died on Monday, February 17, 2025, while receiving treatment at Aga Khan University Hospital.   In January 2025, reports indicated that Malulu had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a leading hospital in Nairobi. At that time, Kakamega Governor Fernandes …

A festive Valentine’s Day turned devastating for a first-year Karatina University student after a violent incident claimed her life on campus. Bonita Ngatha Kariuki, 21, was reportedly attacked inside a university hostel on February 14, where she tragically died from multiple stab wounds.   Authorities have identified the primary suspect as a 25-year-old male first-year student at the same institution. …

  A senior Djiboutian official has taken a swipe at President William Ruto over his remarks following Raila Odinga’s unsuccessful bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position.   Moussa Mohamed Omar, the Director of Communications at Djibouti’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, dismissed Ruto’s sentiments that Africa had lost a valuable opportunity by not electing Raila. …