Manchester United and Arsenal dumped out of EFL Cup
Newcastle United claimed their second Old Trafford victory over Manchester United since 1972 to avenge their Carabao Cup final defeat at Wembley and pile the pressure on home manager Erik ten Hag. First-half goals from substitute Miguel Almiron and Lewis Hall, his first for the club, were followed up by a solo effort from Joe […]
Kenyans mourn legendary musician Ally B following his demise
Tributes are pouring in following the sudden death of Coast based legendary musician Ally B. Ally B died on Wednesday at Coast General Hospital where he was rushed after feeling unwell. President William Ruto led other celebrities in mourning the Bembea and Maria hit maker. In his tribute, Ruto described Ally B as a person […]
Kwale Woman seeks justice after daughter defiled by Teacher as family covers up crime
A woman in Mshiu area, Lunga Lunga sub-county, is seeking justice alleging that a teacher defiled her 14-year-old daughter. The secondary school teacher is said to be a tenant in the victim’s family compound where he committed the act. A whistleblower who did not want to be named for security reasons, alleges that the victim’s […]
KCPE and KPSEA exams starts in earnest in Coast amidst heavy rains
Heavy rains nearly hindered the start of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education(KCPE) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment( KPSEA) in parts of Coast region on Monday. In Rabai Constituency, impassable roads made it difficult for candidates heading to Bofu primary school in Ruruma ward to reach school on time. According to Baraka FM’s correspondent […]
Mombasa port will not be privatized-Pamoja Alliance Party says
Reports that government plans to privatize the port of Mombasa are false. That’s according to Pamoja African Alliance party secretary General Mr.Lucas Maitha. Speaking on Baraka FM’s Morning show MegaBreakfast on Monday, Mr. Maitha blamed miscommunication as the cause. He said information they are privy to doesn’t indicate privatization plans. “It has been a problem […]
Two arrested in Kilifi after bhang found in farm
Two suspects have been arrested after police found bhang planted in a farm at Mkongani area in Matsangoni ward, Kilifi County. According to Kilifi North police commander Kenneth Maina, the cannabis is estimated to be worth Sh300,000. The suspects Baraka Kahindi Thoya, 20, and Samuel Charo Kitsao are accused of cultivating the bhang. The two […]
PWDs decry neglect and harassment at the Likoni Channel
People living with disabilities in Mombasa have expressed concern over neglect and harassment they encounter while crossing the Likoni channel. Speaking to Baraka FM, the chairman of the disabled community, Feisal Abdala said some of their members have been hurt due to congestion at the ferry. He further says some have been trampled while attempting […]
Family of woman who drowned self in Kilifi cries for help
The family of a woman, who committed suicide by jumping into the Indian Ocean at Kilifi Bridge last Thursday Ms Beatrice Kalume has appealed to the government for help in finding her body. The mother of the deceased Mrs. Mary Mwadondo said she wants to find her daughter’s body and give her a befitting burial in order […]
Edwin van der Sar not in ‘life-threatening danger’
BY BBC.CO.UK/FOOTABLL: Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar remains in intensive care but is not in “life-threatening danger” following a bleed on his brain, says his wife Annemarie van Kesteren. Van der sar was taken to an intensive care unit in Croatia on Friday, where he was on holiday. “Edwin is still in […]
Police quell Azimio protest in Mombasa County
Riot police on Wednesday dispersed Azimio party supportes who were protesing over the cosyt of living in Mombasa County. The protesters had gathered at Pembe za Ndovu at 9am before starting their match towards government offices along Nkurumah road. However, riot police who were in a police lorry alighted and started lobbying teargas canisters to […]