14 to be charged after fighting over borehole in Kwale
Kwale, KENYA:At least 14 youths suspected to be members of a criminal gang from Mombasa and Kwale counties are set to be arraigned at the Kwale law courts on Tuesday. The youths are being held in police custody awaiting to stand trial in court. Kwale county police commander Tom Odero confirmed that the suspected juvenile gang […]
No market for Voi groundnut farmers
Taita Taveta, KENYA: Groundnut farmers from Buguta village in Voi Sub-County have raised a red flag over lack of shelling machines and available market for their produce. The farmers led by Asha Lugwe say they want to invest more into groundnut farming as the only cash crop but are discouraged since using their hands to […]
Operation to flush out children missing school begins
Mombasa,KENYA: An operation to take children to school has begun in Mombasa. The operation is being headed by the Mombasa county commissioner Evans Achoki among other security officials who have warned parents from hiding their children and denying them their right to education. Speaking on phone to Baraka FM, the county commissioner said that the operation […]
Kenyans can now buy in bulk from Amazon via Western Union
Nairobi,KENYA:Western Union and Amazon.com have launched a partnership which will see Kenyans pay services rendered by two companies in local currency. In a press release on Monday Western union digital CEO Khalid Fellahi indicated that the launch will help customers to buy bulk goods from Amazon. Such services are also rendered in Malaysia Peru, Philipines, Taiwan, and Thailand. […]
Court detains Benin national over causing disturbance
Mombasa, KENYA:A Benin national has been detained over causing disturbance in Mombasa. This was after the accused was arraigned at the Shanzu Law Courts on Monday after being charged with disturbance of peace in Kisauni area, Mombasa county on 16th of February. The accused, identified as Minakpode Rissikatou has however pleaded not guilty on the first […]
75-year-old Tanzanian politician marries 25 year old girl
Former Tanzanian defense minister Juma Athumani Kapuya over the weekend tied the knot with his girlfriend 25-year-old Mwajuma Mwiniko. Kapuya, 75 tied the knot in a ceremony held in Tabora province on Sunday. Kapuya who was also the MP for Urambo West on a CCM party ticket once served as the Minister for labor and youth […]
Elephants leave trail of destruction after three day raid in Miasenyi
Taita Taveta, KENYA: Residents of Miasenyi, Kale, Marungu, Mbugut villages in Taita Taveta county are living in fear after jumbos invaded their houses for three consecutive days causing massive damages. According to Mr. Rophus Mwamburi of Miasenyi village, his nightmare with the wild mammals began after they broke into his compound flattening his fence before proceeding […]
Foreigner’s body found floating on Sabaki river
Malindi,KENYA: A body of a foreign citizen has been found floating in Sabaki river in Magarini, Kilifi County. The man is believed to have been killed elsewhere before his body was dumped into the river. Sabaki sub-location assistant chief Rachel Malingi, said the body of the Caucasian man had severe injuries indicating he might have been killed […]
Real Madrid beaten at home as Ramos sees red
Real Madrid missed the chance to go second in La Liga as Girona came from behind to record a surprise away win. Casemiro powerfully headed in from Toni Kroos’ deep cross from the right wing to give the hosts a first-half lead. Cristhian Stuani’s penalty made it 1-1 after Sergio Ramos’ handball and Girona’s Portu […]
Ezekiel Mutua calls Akothee’s Saturday performance ‘demonic’
Singer and businesswoman Akothee had a show over the weekend, but her performance did not really go well with Kenya Films Classification Board CEO Ezekiel Mutua. The KFCB boss took to social media to air out his opinion on Akothee’s performance, going as far as calling it ‘demonic’. “Kenya has got talent but as long […]