More agony for Tana River residents as boda boda operators join strike
Tana River, KENYA: Tana river residents are facing double agony after a section of boda-bodas operators in the county went on strike to protest over what they term as harassment by traffic officers. Boda-boda chairman Mr. Bobbi Chamani told Baraka Fm on phone that transport from Idtsowe to Garsen and Minjila had been affected after […]
EACC sleuths raid Migori governor Okoth Obado’s houses
Nairobi, KENYA: Migori governor Okoth Obado’s homes in Nairobi and Migori were on Tuesday morning raided by sleuths from the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC). The anti-graft agency detective were said to have been looking for documents and materials to aid evidence for graft investigations against him. The governor who is out on bond in […]
Six chief officers take oath of office in Taita Taveta
Taita, Taveta, KENYA: Six County Chief Officers on Tuesday took an oath of office in an event presided over by Voi senior principal Magistrate Elena Nderitu at the governor’s office in Wundanyi. The six include Liverson Mghendi of Special programs, Philomena Kirote of Education and Libraries, Silvanus Mwakoma of Youth, Sports, Culture and Tourism, Leonard […]
15 more songs to be banned alongside Diamond’s and Rayvanny’s new hit
15 more songs are set to be banned by the Tanzanian government over explicit lyrics and video content. This is according to the Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA). “Communication commission (TCRA) has received a list of songs from BASATA which they are looking into. The songs that has been aired and shared by other artists […]
Two arrested over possession of an AK-47 rifle in Kwale
Kwale, KENYA: Two suspects were on Monday night arrested by police in Kwale county after they were found in possession of a firearm at Mtsamviani area, Matuga sub-county. According to the Matuga OCPD Joseph Chesire, the suspects Hamisi Kassim and Mohammed Nyundo were arrested at 1am and they are being detained at Kwale police station. The two […]
Another walking day for Mombasa as Matatus stay put
Mombasa,KENYA: Approximately six matatus are at work in Mombasa County. Two are plying Tudor route while the rest are in Bamburi and Magongo routes. A spot check by Baraka FM revealed that most matatu drivers have ignored calls to resume work and have parked their vehicles. Mombasa residents stranded as ‘Michuki rules’ crackdown returns The […]
Michuki crackdown extended to boats in Lamu
Lamu, KENYA: Unruly boat operators in Lamu will not be spared in the ongoing crackdown and reinforcement of traffic regulations. Speaking in his office on Tuesday, Lamu County Commissioner Joseph Kanyiri said they shall equally be arresting any boat operators and passengers who fail to comply with the maritime safety regulations. He said many boats […]
Matatu za Mombasa bado zimegoma
Wahudumu wengi wa matatu hapa Mombasa na pwani kwa ujumla wameonekana kususia kauli ya kurudi kazini. Uchunguzi wa Baraka fm umebaini kuwa magari mengi bado yameegeshwa na kuwaacha abiria wakitembea kwa miguu kuelekea kwa shughuli zao. Katika barabara ya Tudor, ni matatu mbili pekee yanahudumu sawia na Magongo na Bamburi. Hapo jana muungano wa wamiliki […]
Is Jose Mourinho behaving like a big baby ?
Jose Mourinho has behaved “like a big baby” and Manchester United will only improve under a different manager, says Premier League winner Chris Sutton. Mourinho’s United lost 3-1 to derby rivals Manchester City on Sunday, leaving them eighth in the table. After the match, he said City had benefited from playing two “friendly“matches beforehand, while United […]