Police hunting down 12 criminal gang leaders in Mombasa
Mombasa, KENYA: Police in Mombasa are hunting down 12 criminal gang leaders, two days after top police commanders had a security meeting at Likoni sub-county, where gangs have wrecked havoc among residents. Police sources and other security agents aware of the suspects told Baraka FM on Thursday the names have been forwarded to special police […]
One-month-old baby abandoned near pit latrine in Likoni
Mombasa, KENYA: Police in likoni are in hot pursuit of a woman who allegedly abandoned a one-month-old baby next to school latrines. The baby boy was found by good samaritans on Wednesday at around 10 am after hearing him crying. Mrima health center is just some metres from the school where the toddler was found. […]
Supreme court rules mandatory death sentence as unconstitutional
Nairobi, KENYA: Supreme Court of Kenya (SCOK) has declared Section 204 of the Penal Code that demands death sentence as unconstitutional. The court made the ruling on Thursday after a petition filed by two death row convicts Francis Murwatetu and Wilson Thrombus who have been in jail for the last 14 years asked the apex […]
Report puts police on limelight over rape cases during elections
Nairobi, KENYA: Reports by Human Rights Watch shows that during August 8 elections, police or men in uniform were majorly involved in sexual violence cases. According to the report released on Thursday, most women interviewed said that they were raped by men in uniform, many of whom carried guns, batons, teargas canisters, whips and wore […]
Uhuru warns governors over divisive politics as Kingi, Joho skip opening ceremony
Kwale, KENYA: President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday urged Governors to shun divisive politics and work with the national government. Speaking when he officially opened Governor’s Induction conference in Diani Ukunda, President Kenyatta said he will work with Governors despite their political affiliations. “Whether you are in the national government or county level, we have been […]
Drama as chaos disrupt ongoing KNUT annual general meeting over Sossion
Mombasa, KENYA: Chaos erupted at the ongoing Kenya National Union of Teachers KNUT 60th Annual Delegates Conference in Mombasa after a section of teachers wanted KNUT Sec gen Wilson Sossion not to resign. Police were on Thursday brought in to intervene after a fight erupted between delegates forcing the proceedings to be stopped temporarily. The delegates […]
Kenya Ferry signs sh. 5.8bn Likoni cable car deal with Trapos Limited
Mombasa, KENYA: The Kenya Ferry Services on Wednesday signed a Sh5.8 billion Likoni cable car deal under a concessional arrangement with Trapos Limited. The car cable service that was earlier scheduled to start this month, is expected to ease congestion at the Likoni- Ferry channel and provide a complimentary service for those that cross the […]
Manchester City hammers struggling Swansea to maintain title push
London, ENGLAND: Manchester City continued their English Premier League title push with a 4-0 comfortable victory over struggling Swansea Wednesday night. Fresh from 2-1 success in the Manchester derby last weekend, the Citizens only needed 27 minutes to break the deadlock thanks to David Silva who slotted home a Bernardo Silva well-placed pass. David Silva […]
Harambee Stars take on Burundi as Cecafa enter semis
Kisumu, KENYA: National men’s soccer team Harambee Stars will have to coast past Les Hirondelles of Burundi to book a slot in the finals of the 2017 the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA). The two sides lock horn this afternoon at Moi stadium Kisumu in the first semi-final of the tournament […]
Mwai Kibaki,Babu Owino top list of most searched topics in 2017
Nairobi, KENYA: Former president Mwai Kibaki was the top trending personality of the year after rumors about his health and demise, while Embakasi East legislator Babu Owino, was the second trending personality after he dominated news headlines for various reasons after his election to the August house. This year’s most trending searches reveal that Kenyans […]