Police issued with shoot to kill order on criminal gangs in Likoni
Mombasa, KENYA: Police in Mombasa have been issued a shoot to kill order on all criminal gangs armed with panga/machete or any crude weapons wrecking havoc in Likoni sub-county. Mombasa county police commander Johnstone Ipara on Monday after touring hotspots areas frequented by armed criminal gangs of watalia,wajuku wa bibi and wakalikwanza said they shall […]
Chelsea paired with Barcelona in UEFA Champions League last 16
Nyon, SWITZERLAND: UEFA Champions League title holders Real Madrid have been paired with French League One powerhouse Paris Saint Germain PSG in the round of 16 of the competition. The draw conducted on Monday saw Liverpool drawn against Portuguese side FC Porto while Manchester City landed FC Basel from Switzerland. Tottenham will travel to Italy […]
Universities operating under interim authority to be closed, says Matiang’i
Nairobi, KENYA: Education cabinet secretary Dr. Fred Matiangi has said that universities operating under letters of interim authority beyond stipulated timelines will be closed. Speaking during the graduation ceremony of Amref International University in Nairobi on Monday, Education cabinet secretary Dr. Matiangi said that such universities risk closure following growing tendencies of extending the timelines […]
Over 20,000 people expected for Maulid Festival in Lamu
Lamu, KENYA: Lamu old town is this year expected to host over 20,000 Muslim pilgrims from around the world for this year’s Maulid Festival. The festival kicks off on Tuesday, December 12 to Friday 15. The festival’s organizing secretary Idarus Muhsin said visitors from around the world have been flocking the town in time for […]
Women call for inclusivity in talks involving national issues affecting the country
Nairobi, KENYA: Kenya women citizens drawn from various regions, political affiliations and professional backgrounds, have called for women inclusivity in the government’s talks that touches on various issues affecting the country. The issued include: corruption, leadership, decision making, the electoral system and reform of political parties, violence against women, unemployment crisis and corruption. Speaking to […]
9-year-old boy commits suicide after loosing bet
Kilifi, KENYA: A nine-year-old boy has committed suicide in Mtondia, outskirts of Kilifi County after his gambling attempt failed to bear fruits. The incident occurred just nine days to his 10th birthday before the deceased Silas Kazungu hanged himself in his bedroom at 10: 00 am over the weekend. The late Kazungu, a class two […]
Lamu police probe hotelier’s murder
Lamu, KENYA: Police in Lamu town have launched investigations into the murder of a 35-year-old hotelier on Saturday night. Jackson Mwasi,35, a hotelier in Shella area was leaving work for his home when he was accosted by a machete-wielding gang at Bombay area at around 10 pm and slashed to death. Speaking in his office […]