Woman in murder of German national in Malindi to undergo mental test
The chief suspect in the murder of German national Detering Hermann, Mary Mwikali Kavuu is set to undergo a mental assessment test before she can take a plea. This after the chief prosecuting counsel in the case Barbara Sombo told Malindi high court Judge Justice Reuben Nyakundi that the suspect who has been in custody […]
NCIC warns against hate-speech during BBI rallies
Politicians caught propagating hate speech during BBI rallies will be arrested and charged according to the law. This is according to the National Cohesion and Integration Commission(NCIC). Speaking during the press conference in Nairobi, NCIC Chairperson Dr. Samuel Kobia said those entrusted with organizing delegate’s forums, rallies and selecting speakers must safeguard the integrity of […]
Likoni ‘Pythonman’ set free
A 33-year-old man jailed for transporting a live python snake to Ukunda is now a free man. This is after he was released on Thursday. Speaking to Baraka on phone, Mombasa County commander Augustine Nthumbi confirmed that Benedict Karissa Fondo was freed after he paid a fine of one million shillings. This comes after word went around […]
Parliament pushes for recruitment of teachers on permanent terms
The National Assembly Education Committee wants the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to recruit teachers on permanent and pensionable terms and not on internship terms. TSC seeks to recruit 10,000 teachers as interns and 5,000 teachers on permanent and pensionable terms. Appearing before the education committee to defend its budget for the next financial year, TSC […]
Diamond and Tanasha caught red-handed with stolen concept
Bongo heavyweight Diamond Platnumz and his Kenyan girlfriend Tanasha Donna are currently on the spot after they were caught red-handed having copied concepts from Brazillian singer Iza. The couple that released their much-awaited video dubbed Gere on Tuesday copied some video concepts from Iza’s music video Brisa a Brazilian hit song that was uploaded on […]
KCPE, KCSE exam dates changed as ministry revises school term dates
The Education ministry has revised the term dates for the 2020 academic year for pre-primary, primary and secondary schools, as well as teacher training colleges. In a circular sent to regional directors of education, Principal Secretary for education, Belio Kipsang said the revised term dates will see candidates sit for their examinations earlier than had been programmed. Schools will also close earlier in term three to pave way for national […]
Locusts invade Nyeri as MPs urge govt. to declare them a national disaster
Desert locusts have now invaded Nyeri making it the 19th county in the country to be invaded. The swarms of locusts crossed over to Nyeri county from neighboring Kirinyaga County and caused panic among area farmers. A section of members of parliament now want president Uhuru Kenyatta to declare the locust menace a national disaster. […]